What is neem oil?
Neem plant oil, also known as margosa oil, is a vegetable oil pressed from the fruits and seeds of the neem (Azadirachta indica), a tree which is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and has been introduced to many other areas in the tropics. It is the most important of the commercially available products of neem, and is a potent pesticide used in organic farming.
Is neem oil safe for humans?
Based on the data reviewed by EPA, Cold Pressed Neem Oil will not cause adverse effects to humans and other nontarget organisms when used according to label directions. The active ingredient Cold Pressed Cold Pressed Neem Oil has a brown color, a bitter taste and a garlic/sulfur smell.
What is neem oil mainly used for?
Neem tree oil is used as a medicine for some skin diseases. Antiseptic properties of neem add immense value to various products such as medicines and beauty and cosmetic products. It is also used in pesticides and as a natural insect repellent.
What are the disadvantages of neem oil?
Neem oil can be slightly irritating to the eyes and skin. Azadirachtin, a component of neem oil, can be very irritating to the skin and stomach. The remaining portion of neem oil is made of fatty acids, essential oils and other substances that are commonly eaten in a normal diet.
Is it safe to eat vegetables sprayed with neem oil?
It is safe to use on both ornamental and edible crops and can be sprayed on herbs and vegetables up to the day of harvest. Applying neem oil to a drought-stressed plant can burn the foliage, so water plants thoroughly before using it.
How to wash neem oil off vegetables?
Make sure to wash produce thoroughly before eating, either by running it under warm water, scrubbing hard-skinned fruits like squash with a scrub brush, or soaking bumpy veggies like cauliflower and broccoli in water for a few minutes to release any neem oil caught in the nooks and crannies.
Cold pressed neem oil bulk
Product Name: Neem oil
CAS.NO: 8002-65-1
Specification:100% Pure natural
Appearance:Yellow to brown oily liquid
Extraction Method: Cold pressed
Main Ingredients: Azadirachtin