Neem, also known as nimba or margosa, is regarded by the ancients and modern science alike as a powerful healing herb with diverse applications. Described in the Ayurvedic texts as sarva roga nivarini-that which keeps all diseases at bay or arishtha-reliever of disease-Neem has been used in the Ayurvedic tradition for thousands of years to maintain health. Its blood purification property made it a favourite natural ingredient, as a remedy for skin ailments and curing diabetes. Neem finds mention in almost all ayurveda texts.