Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Neem (Azadirachta indica) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in Ayurveda, for treating a variety of parasitic infections, including intestinal worms such as tapeworms. Historical texts and folk remedies often recommend neem leaves, bark, or extracts as an anthelmintic (anti-parasitic) agent. The primary justification for neem’s use against tapeworms comes from these traditional practices rather than robust clinical evidence.

Some laboratory studies have demonstrated that neem extracts possess activity against certain types of parasites and worms in vitro or in animal models. For example, neem’s active compounds, such as azadirachtin, nimbin, and other limonoids, have shown antiparasitic effects, disrupting the life cycle or motility of worms in test settings. However, most of these studies have been conducted in animals or in laboratory environments, and there is a lack of well-designed human clinical trials specifically evaluating neem’s effectiveness against tapeworms.

Overall, while traditional usage is strong and there is some preliminary scientific rationale for neem’s antiparasitic properties, the clinical evidence in humans—particularly for tapeworm infections—remains limited. As such, neem should not be relied upon as a sole treatment for tapeworms, but it may complement modern anthelmintic therapies in some traditional contexts.

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