Neem and Aids

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AIDS and NeemBy enhancing the cellular immune response most pathogens can be eliminatedbefore they cause the ill feeling associated with disease. This mechanismcould also help in diseases that involve the immune system, like AIDS.Taking neem leaf or bark powder every other day or drinking a mild neem teawill enhance antibody production and the body's cell-mediated immuneresponse, helping to prevent infections.Neem has immuno-stimulating properties for both the lymphocytic andcell-mediated immune systems. When human white blood cells infected withHIV were cultured with neem extracts, the production of viral proteinsdropped dramatically. Dr. Upadhyay and Dr. Berre'-Sinousi (one of thescientists who identified the AIDS virus) believe the neem extracts blockproduction of viral proteins thereby stopping replication of the virus.Studies of the effects of neem bark and neem leaf extracts show theysignificantly reduced the P-24 viral proteins and induced in vitroproduction of IL-1 interferon (Upadhyay, et al, 1993). The NationalInstitutes of Health, in a preliminary study, reports encouraging resultsfrom in vitro tests where neem bark extracts killed the AIDS virus .(Larson, 1993). Another possible effect neem may have on combating the AIDSvirus is its apparent ability to enhance the cell-mediated immune responseto infection. Using extracts made by soaking neem bark in water, Dr. VanDer Nat (Netherlands) determined that the extract produces a strong immunestimulating reaction. The neem bark extract stimulated lymphocyte functionwhich increased production of MIF, a lymphokine that attaches macrophagesand monocytes to infectious agents. (Upadhyay, et al, 1990).Believed to be the first line of defense against HIV infection, (Beardsley,1992); (Caldwell, 1994) neem's ability to enhance the cell-mediated immuneresponse may provide protection from vaginal contraction of the disease ifneem is used as a vaginal lubricant before intercourse. If even onlypartially successful in preventing the spread of AIDS, until scientistsdevelop a cure, neem could save countless lives.In cases where HIV has not advanced to full-blown AIDS some of the patientsappear to have the enhanced cell-mediated immune responses (Caldwell, 1994)that neem can help produce. However, once contracted, AIDS may be treatedby ingesting neem leaf extracts, whole leaf or by drinking neem tea.Many of the complications associated with AIDS can also be treated with neemleaf or bark and creams. Lesions of the skin or burning sensations havebeen successfully treated with neem leaves added to bath water and by creamscontaining neem oil. Suggested products:Neem CapsulesNeem Extract