Guest guest Posted March 2, 2001 Report Share Posted March 2, 2001 Chagas Disease and NeemCalled the "American sleeping sickness", neem extracts prevent the deadlychagas disease (Beard, 1989) by preventing the parasite that causes it fromsurviving in its host, the biting "kissing bug". A single dose ofazadirachtin given to the "kissing bug" provided permanent resistance to theparasite T.cruzi, thereby preventing transmission to humans (Gonzales andGarcia, 1992). By inoculating the "kissing bug" against infection by theparasite instead of simply poisoning the host, a buildup of resistance isreduced. Neem leaf or seed extracts sprayed throughout the home where thekissing bug lives eliminate the parasite and prevents the kissing bug fromlaying eggs. Drinking neem teas may also prevent infection by transferringneem extract to the bug as they take blood. Suggested products:Neem ExtractNeem CapsulesNeem Outdoor Spray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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