A vegan capsule of organic neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf: a 5:1 extract standardized to 5% quercetin, plus whole-leaf powder. Licensed by Health Canada as a traditional Ayurvedic herb. From Sewanti, a Canadian Ayurvedic brand based in Vancouver.

Key ingredients

• Neem leaf extract (Azadirachta indica) 100 mg: 5:1 extract standardized to 5% quercetin, equivalent to 500 mg dried leaf
• Neem leaf powder (Azadirachta indica) 400 mg: Whole-leaf powder, equivalent to 480 mg dried leaf

Adults, after checking with a health care practitioner. Not for use during pregnancy, breastfeeding or when trying to conceive, or by people with diabetes, autoimmune conditions or an organ transplant.

1. Adults: take 2 capsules, 2 times per day.
2. Take 2 hours before food, or 2 hours after taking other medications.
3. Drink enough purified water each day.

• Size: 60 vegan capsules (500 mg)
• Recommended use (Health Canada NPN 80065670): Traditionally used in Ayurveda to help relieve skin conditions such as eczema or helps relieve itching associated with skin conditions and wounds. Traditionally used in Ayurveda to treat Krmiroga (worm infestation).
• Dose: Adults, 2 capsules, 2 times per day
• Medicinal ingredients (per capsule): Azadirachta indica leaf 5:1 extract (5% quercetin) 100 mg; Azadirachta indica leaf powder 400 mg
• Non-medicinal ingredients: vegetable capsule (hypromellose, water)
• Certified organic, vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free (brand-stated)
• Made in Canada

Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are taking any medication or have a medical condition, or if you have kidney or liver disorders. Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive; neem may have spermicidal effects. Do not use with herbs or medications that can lower blood sugar, including insulin, oral diabetes medications and herbs such as ginseng. Do not use if you have diabetes, an autoimmune disease or an organ transplant, or if you take immunosuppressants. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Drink sufficient purified water daily. Keep out of reach of children. Read the label and follow directions.

Why is neem taken as a capsule rather than applied to skin?

Neem leaf is a bitter herb, so a capsule is an easy way to take it. This product is licensed for oral use only.

Who should not take neem?

Do not use it if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive, or if you have diabetes, an autoimmune disease or an organ transplant. Check with a health care practitioner before use.

How do I take it?

2 capsules twice a day, 2 hours before food or 2 hours after other medications.