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Source of validity: Traditional
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Neem (Azadirachta indica) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in South Asia, for a variety of ailments, including infectious diseases like cholera. The use of neem for cholera is primarily rooted in folk medicine practices, where neem leaves, bark, or extracts are sometimes administered as part of herbal remedies intended to combat gastrointestinal infections. The rationale is based on neem’s broadly recognized antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as its bitter principles which are thought to “cleanse” the body. However, clinical or scientific evidence directly supporting neem’s efficacy against Vibrio cholerae (the causative organism of cholera) is minimal or inconclusive. Laboratory studies have shown neem extracts possess general antibacterial and antiviral activity, but these are not specific to cholera, and human trials are lacking. Standard treatment for cholera relies on rehydration and specific antibiotics, not herbal remedies. Therefore, while neem’s use for cholera is historically justified by tradition, it should not be relied upon as a sole therapy given the seriousness of the disease and the lack of robust scientific validation. Anyone suspecting cholera should seek immediate medical attention and use neem only as an adjunct, if at all, and under professional guidance.

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