Sonneratia caseolaris vs Neem

A mangrove tree fruit used in Southeast Asian folk medicine for fevers and skin conditions.

Neem is an evergreen tree native to the Indian subcontinent, revered in Ayurvedic medicine as a powerful purifying herb. Every part of the tree has medicinal applications. It has potent antimicrobial, antifungal, and insecticidal properties and is widely used in traditional medicine across South Asia and Africa.

flavonoids, tannins, sterols, phenolic acids

Azadirachtin, Nimbin, Nimbidin, Gedunin, Quercetin

Fever treatment, Skin conditions, Poultice use

Blood purifier, Skin conditions, Dental hygiene, Fever treatment, Pest control

Antipyretic activity, Antimicrobial research

Skin infections and conditions, Dental health, Antifungal treatment, Blood sugar regulation, Head lice treatment

2-3g dried fruit as tea

300-600mg leaf extract daily, or neem oil topically as needed

Pregnancy caution

Autoimmune conditions, Fertility concerns (anti-fertility effects), Organ transplant recipients, Infants (neem oil is toxic to infants)

Mild reactions

GI upset, Nausea, Vomiting (high doses), Fatigue, Headache