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Source of validity: Traditional
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Neem (Azadirachta indica) has a long history of use in traditional Indian medicine, particularly within Ayurveda, for various skin conditions, including chicken pox. In many parts of India, neem leaves are placed around and sometimes in the bedding of patients with chicken pox. The leaves are also used in baths or applied as pastes to the skin. The rationale in traditional practice is that neem has cooling, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, which are believed to help soothe itching, prevent secondary infections, and speed up the healing of skin lesions. However, there is limited scientific evidence supporting these uses specifically for chicken pox. Most modern research on neem has focused on its general antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, and while some studies have found that neem extracts can inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and viruses in laboratory settings, there is no clinical research confirming neem's efficacy in treating or hastening recovery from chicken pox in humans. The use of neem for chicken pox thus remains primarily tradition-based, passed down through generations rather than validated by rigorous scientific studies. While neem is generally considered safe when used externally, it should not replace evidence-based medical care for chicken pox, and oral use should be approached with caution due to potential toxicity.

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