Neem for Bleeding Gums: Does It Work?
Does Neem (Nimba, Azadirachta indica) help with bleeding gums (Dantamula Raktasrava)? Yes. Of every herb in the Ayurvedic oral pharmacopeia, Neem is the one classical texts return to most often for gum and tooth disease. The Bhavaprakash Madhyama Khanda, Mukha-Roga Adhikara names Nimba as a primary herb of the mouth-disease chapter, and the older tradition of Datuna, the morning twig-toothbrush of rural India, still uses fresh Neem twig for exactly this reason. Bleeding gums sit squarely inside the indication.
The Ayurvedic reasoning is structural. Neem is bitter and astringent in taste (Tikta, Kashaya Rasa), light and dry in quality (Laghu, Ruksha Guna), cold in potency (Sheeta Virya), and pungent in post-digestive effect (Katu Vipaka). It pacifies Pitta and Kapha, the two doshas most often disturbed in bleeding gums (Sheetada) and swollen, plaque-laden gum tissue. The Bhavaprakash Nighantu classifies Neem as Krimighna (anti-microbial), Raktashodhaka (blood purifier), and Pittashamaka (Pitta-pacifying), the exact action set a gum infection asks for.
Modern research has confirmed what Ayurvedic dentistry has assumed for centuries. Randomised controlled trials show neem-based mouthwash matching 0.2 percent chlorhexidine for plaque and gingivitis reduction at six weeks, without the staining and taste disturbance that chlorhexidine causes. Where Licorice cools and soothes inflamed tissue, and Triphala tightens it, Neem is the antimicrobial that actually targets the bacteria, Streptococcus mutans and Porphyromonas gingivalis, that drive the bleeding in the first place. For most cases of plaque-related gingivitis, Neem is the lead herb.
How Neem Helps with Bleeding Gums
Neem works on bleeding gums through three layered mechanisms. Together they explain why a single herb covers almost the whole arc of plaque-driven gum disease.
The first is direct antimicrobial action on the oral biofilm. The Bhavaprakash Nighantu classifies Neem as Krimighna, literally "destroyer of micro-organisms" in the classical sense. Modern phytochemistry has identified the agents: Nimbidin, Nimbin, Nimbinin, and Azadirachtin are the bioactive antimicrobials, with documented activity against the spectrum of oral pathogens that classical texts grouped under Krimi. In Ayurvedic terms, the sticky deposit at the gum line that drives bleeding is Ama, partially digested residue and microbial film, and Neem's bitter, drying action breaks it up at the source.
The second is Pitta-cooling at the gum-tissue and blood layer. Classical pathology places active bleeding gums in the Rakta Pitta picture, excess Pitta accumulating in Rakta Dhatu (blood tissue) and erupting at the gum margin as red, swollen, tender, easily-bleeding tissue. The Bhavaprakash classifies Neem as Pittashamaka (Pitta-pacifying) and Raktashodhaka (blood purifier). The cold potency (Sheeta Virya) damps the heat that drives the bleeding, while the blood-purifying action addresses the underlying systemic Pitta load that often makes gum bleeding chronic and recurrent.
The third is astringent and wound-cleansing action on the gum margin. Neem's astringent rasa (Kashaya) tightens spongy, boggy gum tissue, the Kaphaja presentation, and its light, drying quality (Laghu, Ruksha Guna) counters the excess moisture and stagnation that allows bacterial overgrowth. The classical use as a twig brush (Datuna) adds a mechanical scrub to the chemical action: the fresh stem fibres physically disrupt plaque while the bitter sap delivers the active compounds directly to the gum line. For chronic gum disorders with both bleeding and plaque, this combined antibacterial-plus-cooling-plus-astringent profile is hard to match with a single substance.
How to Use Neem for Bleeding Gums
For bleeding gums, Neem is almost always used topically, applied directly to the gum margin. Internal Neem is bitter, cold, and drying, so it is reserved for very specific systemic indications. Four practical forms cover daily use.
Form 1: Neem Mouthwash (Kavala)
The most-studied form for gingivitis. Steep 1 teaspoon of dried Neem leaf or 1/2 teaspoon of bark powder in 2 cups of boiling water for 15 minutes, cover, cool, strain. Swish a mouthful slowly around the gums for 1 to 2 minutes morning and evening after brushing, then spit. The bitterness is real, sweeten with a pinch of Licorice powder in the brew if it feels punishing.
Form 2: Neem Tooth Powder
For daily plaque control. Mix dried Neem leaf powder with a smaller amount of Triphala and Licorice in roughly a 2:1:1 ratio. Wet a finger or soft brush, dip in the powder, rub gently along the gum line for 1 minute, spit, rinse with cool water. This is the closest modern equivalent to the classical Datuna twig.
Form 3: Neem Twig (Datuna)
If you have access to a fresh Neem twig (about pencil-thick, finger-length), chew one end into a fibrous brush and rub it across the teeth and gum line for 5 to 10 minutes in the morning. This is the original toothbrush of classical India and the form most explicitly endorsed by the Bhavaprakash Mukha-Roga Adhikara.
Form 4: Neem Oil for Gum Massage
For inflamed, spongy gums with foul odor (Kaphaja pattern), put 2 to 3 drops of cold-pressed Neem oil on a clean fingertip and massage gently along the gum margin for 1 minute, then rinse. Use no more than once daily, the oil is concentrated.
Dosage Table
| Form | Dose | Anupana / Method | Frequency | Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mouthwash (decoction) | 1 tsp leaf or 1/2 tsp bark in 2 cups water | Warm decoction; swish 1 to 2 min, spit | Twice daily after brushing | 4 to 6 weeks, then reassess |
| Tooth powder blend | Pinch on wet finger/brush | Rub along gum line, spit, rinse | Twice daily | Ongoing maintenance |
| Fresh Neem twig (Datuna) | One pencil-thick twig | Chew end, brush teeth and gums | Once daily (morning) | Indefinite |
| Neem oil massage | 2 to 3 drops on fingertip | Gentle gum-margin massage, rinse | Once daily during flare | 1 to 2 weeks |
Anupana and Pairings
For Pittaja bleeding (red, hot, tender gums), pair Neem mouthrinse with Licorice to soften the bitterness and add demulcent cover. For Kaphaja bleeding (boggy, plaque-heavy gums with bad breath), Neem alone or combined with a pinch of black pepper in tooth powder cuts the dampness. For mixed presentations and routine maintenance, the Neem-Triphala-Licorice tooth powder is the classical workhorse.
Duration Expectations
Most people notice less bleeding on brushing within 7 to 14 days of consistent twice-daily Neem mouthwash use. The well-known controlled trials saw full plaque-and-gingivitis benefit at the 6-week mark, comparable to 0.2 percent chlorhexidine. Neem mouthwash is safe to continue indefinitely. Internal Neem (capsules, decoction swallowed) is bitter, cold, and drying and is reserved for specific systemic indications; for bleeding gums, the topical route is what does the work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Neem take to work for bleeding gums?
Most users see noticeably less bleeding on brushing within 7 to 14 days of twice-daily Neem mouthwash use. Visible reduction in redness and plaque follows in the second to third week. The published controlled trials measuring Neem mouthwash against chlorhexidine reached full benefit at 6 weeks. If there is no improvement by week 3 with consistent use, the cause is unlikely to be reachable by mouthwash alone; see a dentist to check for periodontitis, tartar that needs scraping, or a systemic cause.
Do I still need a dental cleaning if I use Neem?
Yes. Neem reduces the bacterial load and inflammation in the soft tissue, but it does not remove hardened tartar (calculus) below the gum line. That has to be physically scraped off by a hygienist. Neem is what keeps your gums healthy between cleanings, not a replacement for them. For any moderate-to-severe gingivitis or periodontitis, professional cleaning is part of the protocol.
Is Neem mouthwash safe for daily long-term use?
Yes. Topical Neem (mouthwash, tooth powder, twig, gum-margin massage) is safe for indefinite daily use, the rural Indian Datuna tradition has used it lifelong for centuries. Very little is absorbed systemically through the oral mucosa, so the cautions that apply to internal Neem (drying for Vata, not advised in pregnancy or while trying to conceive) do not apply to swish-and-spit use. The main practical issue is taste: Neem is genuinely bitter, and the leaf form is more palatable than the bark.
Neem vs Licorice vs Triphala for bleeding gums?
They do different jobs and pair well. Neem is the bitter antimicrobial that kills the bacteria and breaks up the plaque biofilm at the gum margin. Licorice is the sweet, cooling, mucosa-soothing herb that calms inflammation and helps the tissue heal. Triphala is the astringent that tightens spongy, swollen gum tissue and adds vitamin C from its Amla component. For Kaphaja (boggy, plaque-heavy, bad-breath) gums, lead with Neem. For Pittaja (hot, red, tender) gums, lead with Licorice and use Neem as the antibacterial cover. The classical tooth powder combines all three because most real cases are mixed presentations. For an oil-pulling approach to bleeding gums, see Coconut.
Recommended: Start Neem for Bleeding Gums
If you want to start using Neem for bleeding gums today, here is the simplest starting point.
Best form: Neem leaf mouthwash, twice daily after brushing. Steep 1 teaspoon of dried Neem leaf in 2 cups of boiling water for 15 minutes, cover, cool, strain, swish a mouthful around the gums for 1 to 2 minutes, spit. The decoction delivers Nimbidin and the related antimicrobial fraction directly onto the bacteria and biofilm driving the bleed.
Kitchen version: If you cannot find loose Neem leaf, a high-quality Neem-based herbal toothpaste used twice daily (with extra time spent brushing gently along the gum line) is the second-best entry point. Add a pinch of dried Neem leaf to a cup of warm water as an evening swish.
Dosha fork: If your gums are boggy, pale, plaque-heavy, with bad breath (Kaphaja pattern), Neem is the lead herb, use the mouthwash plus the Neem-Triphala-Licorice tooth powder. If your gums are red, hot, tender, bleed on touch (Pittaja pattern), use Neem alongside Licorice mouthrinse to soothe what Neem disinfects. If your gums are receding, dry, cold-sensitive (Vataja pattern), Neem alone can be too drying, pair it with a sesame-oil gum massage or coconut oil pulling first.
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Persistent bleeding gums, especially with loose teeth, visible pus, jaw pain, or easy bruising elsewhere, need a dental and medical evaluation; rule out periodontitis or a clotting disorder before relying on herbal mouthwash alone.
Safety & Precautions
Neem is a powerful medicine, not a mild daily tonic. Used correctly it is remarkably safe, but it has a handful of specific contraindications that every user should know about. Several of these are well documented in both classical and modern literature.
Do Not Use During Pregnancy
This is the single most important warning. Neem has well-documented anti-fertility and abortifacient effects in both classical Ayurveda and modern animal studies. Neem seed oil in particular has been studied as a contraceptive. Avoid Neem in any form, leaf, bark, oil, or supplement, if you are pregnant or trying to conceive.
Fertility Reduction (Both Sexes)
Neem reduces sperm motility in men and interferes with implantation in women. If you are actively trying to conceive, stop Neem at least 2-3 months beforehand. This same effect is why Neem has been studied as a reversible natural contraceptive.
Blood Sugar Interactions
Neem lowers blood sugar. If you are taking insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or other anti-diabetic medication, Neem can push blood sugar too low (hypoglycemia). Use only under medical supervision and monitor your levels closely when adding or stopping Neem.
Never Ingest Neem Seed Oil
Neem leaf preparations are used internally. Neem seed oil is for external use only. Swallowing neem oil, even small amounts, has caused serious poisoning, especially in infants and children, with symptoms including vomiting, seizures, metabolic acidosis, and Reye-like encephalopathy. Keep neem oil locked away from children.
G6PD Deficiency
People with G6PD deficiency should avoid Neem. Some compounds in Neem can trigger hemolytic anemia in this population. If you have not been tested and are of Mediterranean, African, or South Asian heritage, ask your doctor before using Neem.
Vata Aggravation and Depletion
The Bhavaprakasha Nighantu notes that Neem is not ideal for people with high Vata, debility, emaciation, or cold signs. It is cooling, drying, and depleting when overused. People who are already thin, weak, dry, anxious, or convalescing should use Neem sparingly and short-term, ideally paired with a warming, nourishing herb.
Other Cautions
- Children under 2: Avoid all internal Neem. External use of diluted neem oil for lice or skin conditions is acceptable under adult supervision.
- Autoimmune conditions: Neem is an immune modulator. Those on immunosuppressant drugs should consult their physician.
- Surgery: Stop Neem at least two weeks before any scheduled surgery because of its effects on blood sugar and immune response.
- Heart conditions: The Bhavaprakasha notes Neem can be burdensome to the heart in excess, keep doses moderate.
For healthy adults using typical food-level or short-course therapeutic doses, Neem is well tolerated. Most reported adverse events involve neem seed oil ingestion, unusually high doses, or use during pregnancy.
Other Herbs for Bleeding Gums
See all herbs for bleeding gums on the Bleeding Gums page.
▶ Classical Text References (6 sources)
Nimbi Taila – (Neem oil) :ना यु णं न बजं त तं कृ मकु ठकफ णुत ् ॥ ६० ॥ Neem oil – is not very hot (slightly hot) in potency, bitter, anti microbial, useful in skin diseases and mitigates Kapha.
— Astanga Hridaya, Chapter 5: Drava Vigyaniya Drinkables
74 पटोलस तला र टशा गे टाव गुजा अम ृताः वे ा ब ृहतीवासाकु तल तलप णकाः म डूकपण कक टकारवे लकपपटाः नाडीकलायगोिज वावाताकं वन त तकम ् कर रं कु कं न द कुचैला शुकलादनी क ट लं के बुकं शीतं सकोशातकककशम ् त तं पाके कटु ा ह वातलं कफ प तिजत ् Patola, saptala, arista (neem leaves), sharngeshta (angaravalli/bharangi), Avalguja (Bakuchi), amruta (Tinospora), Vetra (shoot of vetra), Brhati (Solanum indicum), vasa (Adhatoda vasica), kutill, tilaparnika (badraka), mandukaparni (Gotu kola), Karkota, karavella
— Astanga Hridaya, Chapter 6: Annaswaroopa Food
Tikta Gana – group of bitters :त तः पदोल ाय ती वालकोशीर च दनम ् भू न ब न ब कटुका तगरा गु व सकम ् न तमाला वरजनी मु त मूवाट पकम पाठापामागकां यायोगुडू चध वयासकम ् प चमल ू ं महा या यौ वशाल अ त वषावचा Patoli, Trayanti – Gentiana kurroa, Valaka, Usira – Vetiveria zizanioides, Chandana – Sandalwood, Bhunimba – The creat (whole plant) – Andrographis paniculata, Nimba – Neem – Azadirachta indica, Katuka – Picrorhiza kurroa, Tagara – Indian Valerian (root) – Valeriana wallichi, Aguru, Vatsaka – Hol
— Astanga Hridaya, Chapter 10: Rasabhediyam Tastes, Their
Tikta Gana – group of bitters :त तः पदोल ाय ती वालकोशीर च दनम ् भू न ब न ब कटुका तगरा गु व सकम ् न तमाला वरजनी मु त मूवाट पकम पाठापामागकां यायोगुडू चध वयासकम ् प चमल ू ं महा या यौ वशाल अ त वषावचा Patoli, Trayanti – Gentiana kurroa, Valaka, Usira – Vetiveria zizanioides, Chandana – Sandalwood, Bhunimba – The creat (whole plant) – Andrographis paniculata, Nimba – Neem – Azadirachta indica, Katuka – Picrorhiza kurroa, Tagara – Indian Valerian (root) – Valeriana wallichi, Aguru, Vatsaka – Hol
— Astanga Hridaya, Chapter 10: Rasabhediyam Tastes, Their
The wound should be fumigated with the smoke of Guggulu, Aguru, Siddhartha, Hingu (Asa foetida), Sarjarasa, Patu (Salt), Sadgrantha(Acorus calamus) or leaves of Nimba (neem), mixed with ghee; Then a wick prepared from paste of Tila, ghee, honey and appropriate drugs should be placed inside the wound and also covered over.
— Astanga Hridaya, Chapter 29: Shastrakarma Vidhi
The wound should be fumigated with the smoke of Guggulu, Aguru, Siddhartha, Hingu (Asa foetida), Sarjarasa, Patu (Salt), Sadgrantha(Acorus calamus) or leaves of Nimba (neem), mixed with ghee; Then a wick prepared from paste of Tila, ghee, honey and appropriate drugs should be placed inside the wound and also covered over.
— Astanga Hridaya, Chapter 29: Shastrakarma Vidhi
Source: Astanga Hridaya, Ch. 5, Ch. 6, Ch. 10, Ch. 10, Ch. 29, Ch. 29
Nimbi Taila – (Neem oil) :ना यु णं न बजं त तं कृ मकु ठकफ णुत ् ॥ ६० ॥ Neem oil – is not very hot (slightly hot) in potency, bitter, anti microbial, useful in skin diseases and mitigates Kapha.
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Drava Vigyaniya Drinkables
74 पटोलस तला र टशा गे टाव गुजा अम ृताः वे ा ब ृहतीवासाकु तल तलप णकाः म डूकपण कक टकारवे लकपपटाः नाडीकलायगोिज वावाताकं वन त तकम ् कर रं कु कं न द कुचैला शुकलादनी क ट लं के बुकं शीतं सकोशातकककशम ् त तं पाके कटु ा ह वातलं कफ प तिजत ् Patola, saptala, arista (neem leaves), sharngeshta (angaravalli/bharangi), Avalguja (Bakuchi), amruta (Tinospora), Vetra (shoot of vetra), Brhati (Solanum indicum), vasa (Adhatoda vasica), kutill, tilaparnika (badraka), mandukaparni (Gotu kola), Karkota, karavella
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Annaswaroopa Food
Tikta Gana – group of bitters :त तः पदोल ाय ती वालकोशीर च दनम ् भू न ब न ब कटुका तगरा गु व सकम ् न तमाला वरजनी मु त मूवाट पकम पाठापामागकां यायोगुडू चध वयासकम ् प चमल ू ं महा या यौ वशाल अ त वषावचा Patoli, Trayanti – Gentiana kurroa, Valaka, Usira – Vetiveria zizanioides, Chandana – Sandalwood, Bhunimba – The creat (whole plant) – Andrographis paniculata, Nimba – Neem – Azadirachta indica, Katuka – Picrorhiza kurroa, Tagara – Indian Valerian (root) – Valeriana wallichi, Aguru, Vatsaka – Hol
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Rasabhediyam Tastes, Their
The wound should be fumigated with the smoke of Guggulu, Aguru, Siddhartha, Hingu (Asa foetida), Sarjarasa, Patu (Salt), Sadgrantha(Acorus calamus) or leaves of Nimba (neem), mixed with ghee;
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Shastrakarma Vidhi
Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Drava Vigyaniya Drinkables; Annaswaroopa Food; Rasabhediyam Tastes, Their; Shastrakarma Vidhi
In order to clean the seat of kapha and amashaya, the patient should be given the decoction of pippali, sarsapa (yellow sarson/Indian colza/Brassica campestris) and nimba (neem tree/Margosa/Indian lilac/Azadirachta indica) added with powder of pinditaka (madanaphala/emetic nut/bushy gardenia/Randia dumetorum) and saindhava (rock-salt).
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 20: Vomiting Treatment (Chhardi Chikitsa / छर्दिचिकित्सा)
Source: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 20: Vomiting Treatment (Chhardi Chikitsa / छर्दिचिकित्सा)
Take rāsnā, vāsā, arka, triphalā, vidanga, bark of sigru, mushakaparni, neem, holy basin, nails of vyāghra (shell), durvā, sunflower, katukā, kākamāchi, brihati, kuṣtha, punarnavā, chitraka and dry ginger and make paste with cow’s urine.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 12: Edema Treatment (Shvayathu Chikitsa / श्वयथुचिकित्सा)
In order to clean the seat of kapha and amashaya, the patient should be given the decoction of pippali, sarsapa (yellow sarson/Indian colza/Brassica campestris) and nimba (neem tree/Margosa/Indian lilac/Azadirachta indica) added with powder of pinditaka (madanaphala/emetic nut/bushy gardenia/Randia dumetorum) and saindhava (rock-salt).
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 20: Vomiting Treatment (Chhardi Chikitsa / छर्दिचिकित्सा)
The soup which is used for purification of breast milk, should be prepared with tender leaves of neem and vetra, parvala leaves, brinjal and amalaka added with dry zinger (shunthi), pepper, pippali and rock salt.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 30: Gynecological Disorders Treatment (Yonivyapat Chikitsa / योनिव्यापत्चिकित्सा)
Source: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 12: Edema Treatment (Shvayathu Chikitsa / श्वयथुचिकित्सा); Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 20: Vomiting Treatment (Chhardi Chikitsa / छर्दिचिकित्सा); Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 30: Gynecological Disorders Treatment (Yonivyapat Chikitsa / योनिव्यापत्चिकित्सा)
That which penetrates the subtle channels (Sukshma-chhidra) of the body is called Sukshma (subtle/penetrating), like Saindhava (rock salt), honey, Nimba taila (neem oil), and substances born of Eru (castor).
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Purva Khanda, Chapter 4: Dipana-Pachana Adikathanam (Digestive Actions etc.)
Pathyadi Kvatha: Pathya (Haritaki — Terminalia chebula), Nimba (neem — Azadirachta indica), Nidigdhika (Solanum xanthocarpum), Kiratatikta (Swertia chirayita), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), and Chandana (sandalwood — Santalum album) decoction alleviates Pitta Jvara (fever caused by Pitta).
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 1: Svarasadikalpana (Svarasa, Kalka, Kvatha, etc.)
Panchanimba Churna [for Kushtha/skin diseases]: the root, leaves, fruits, flowers, and bark of Nimba (neem — Azadirachta indica) should be collected.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 6: Churnakalpana (Powder Preparations - Extended)
Bibhitaka, Nimba (neem), Gambhari, Shiva, Shelu, Kakini — oil Nasya with each individually surely destroys premature greying.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Uttara Khanda, Chapter 8: Nasya Vidhi (Nasal Therapy)
Alternatively, the barks of Khadira (Acacia catechu), Arishta (Azadirachta indica/neem), and Jambu (Syzygium cumini/black plum), combined with urine, or Kutaja bark (Holarrhena antidysenterica) with Saindhava (rock salt) as a paste, also destroys Arunshika (scalp dermatitis).
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Uttara Khanda, Chapter 11: Lepa Vidhi (Topical Paste Application)
Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Purva Khanda, Chapter 4: Dipana-Pachana Adikathanam (Digestive Actions etc.); Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 1: Svarasadikalpana (Svarasa, Kalka, Kvatha, etc.); Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 6: Churnakalpana (Powder Preparations - Extended); Uttara Khanda, Chapter 8: Nasya Vidhi (Nasal Therapy); Uttara Khanda, Chapter 11: Lepa Vidhi (Topical Paste Application)
Then, fumigate the wound area with powders of Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Aguru (Aquilaria agallocha), Sarja-rasa (Vateria indica resin), Vacha (Acorus calamus), white mustard (Sinapis alba), mixed with salt and Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves, and anoint the vital points with ghee (18).
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 5: Agropaharaniya Adhyaya - Surgical Instruments and Procedures
Post-operative fumigation with antimicrobial herbs (Neem, Guggulu, Vacha are all proven antiseptics).
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 5: Agropaharaniya Adhyaya - Surgical Instruments and Procedures
Iron filings, copper dust, neem exudate collyrium, tin, and bronze residue — ground with flower juice.
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 12: Raktabhishyanda Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Blood-type Conjunctivitis)
Jasmine flowers, saindhava (rock salt), shringavera (ginger), krisna (black pepper) seeds, and the essence of kitashatru (neem) — this ground preparation with honey should be fearlessly applied as anjana in netra-paka (eye suppuration).
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 12: Raktabhishyanda Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Blood-type Conjunctivitis)
Vulture and owl droppings, the skin of a goat and buffalo, neem leaves, and Madhuka (licorice) should be used for fumigation.
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 34: Shitaputanapratishedha
Source: Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 5: Agropaharaniya Adhyaya - Surgical Instruments and Procedures; Uttara Tantra, Chapter 12: Raktabhishyanda Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Blood-type Conjunctivitis); Uttara Tantra, Chapter 34: Shitaputanapratishedha
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