Immunostimulatory Compounds in Neem
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Long before ancient healers had any idea of how the human body fought disease, they prescribed neem for disorders as diverse as leprosy, gastro-intestinal problems, malaria, ringworms, diabetes, colic, anorexia, boils, epilepsy and ulcers. The first two books of Ayurveda, the Caraka Samhita and Susruta Samhita, include nearly a hundred references to neem that date back two to four centuries before Christ, making it one of the oldest written documents in the world.
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تاریخ انتشار 2008