Neem for Canker Sores: Does It Work?
Does Neem (Nimba, Azadirachta indica) help with canker sores? Yes, especially when the sore looks irritated, slow to heal, or secondarily infected. The classical home protocol pairs neem with aloe vera directly: 1 teaspoon of aloe gel mixed with a pinch of neem powder, applied to the sore. The neem layer brings the broad antimicrobial and blood-cleansing action that aloe alone does not.
Mukhapaka, the Ayurvedic name for canker sores, is framed as a Pitta-led erosion of the mouth lining, often with Rakta-Pitta involvement and a layer of Ama from sluggish digestion underneath. The triggers are familiar: spicy, sour, or fermented food, alcohol, stress, B-vitamin shortfall, and small repeated trauma. The visible result is a round painful ulcer with a yellow-white floor and a red, burning halo on the cheek, lip, or soft palate. When a sore is large, takes longer than a week to start closing, or sits on a heavily coated tongue, Ayurvedic practice reaches for the bitter cleansers, and Neem is the first of those.
Neem fits this picture precisely. The Bhavaprakash Nighantu classifies Nimba as Kushthaghna (the foremost herb for skin and mucous disease), Raktashodhaka (blood purifier), Krimighna (broad antimicrobial), and Pittashamaka (Pitta-pacifying). Its taste is bitter and astringent (Tikta, Kashaya Rasa), its potency is cold (Sheeta Virya), and its post-digestive effect is pungent (Katu Vipaka). For a hot, weeping, Pitta-inflamed mucosa with a microbial layer, this profile is unusually well-suited.
How Neem Helps with Canker Sores
Neem's effect on a canker sore (Mukhapaka) comes from three properties working at once: it cools the local Pitta heat, sterilises the ulcer surface, and addresses the upstream blood-and-Ama layer that fuels recurrent crops.
The first action is Pitta cooling. Neem is Sheeta Virya, cold in potency, despite its sharp bitterness. The Bhavaprakash Nighantu classifies Nimba as Pittashamaka, and its bitter-cold profile directly counters the hot, sour Pitta surfacing through saliva that drives Mukhapaka in the first place. Where Aloe Vera cools through unctuous, slimy gel, Neem cools through bitterness, the two work as natural partners on the same lesion.
The second action is antimicrobial scraping. The Bhavaprakash names Nimba as Krimighna, the classical category covering anti-parasitic and antimicrobial action, and as Kushthaghna, the foremost herb for chronic skin and mucous disease. The Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana Chapter 5 records neem leaves used in post-surgical wound fumigation alongside Guggulu and Vacha, the same antimicrobial logic that applies inside the mouth. Modern phytochemistry has identified more than 140 active compounds in Azadirachta indica, including nimbidin, nimbin, gedunin, and azadirachtin, with documented broad-spectrum antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activity. For a canker sore that has been colonised by oral bacteria, this is the layer that often makes the difference between a sore that closes in five days and one that drags on for ten.
The third action is Raktashodhana, blood purification. The Bhavaprakash classifies Nimba as the lead Raktashodhaka in the pharmacopeia, the herb Ayurveda reaches for to clear heat and Ama from the blood and the Rakta Dhatu. For people who get canker sores in repeated crops, the upstream picture is often Pitta-Rakta vitiation paired with low-grade Ama, the same pattern that drives acne, boils, and other heat-eruption disorders. Neem's bitter-dry, cooling, Ama-scraping action addresses this upstream layer in a way that pure topical herbs cannot. Internal use is short-course; the bitter-cold-dry profile aggravates Vata if continued long-term.
How to Use Neem for Canker Sores
For a canker sore, Neem is used in two main forms: a topical paste mixed with aloe gel or honey and applied directly to the ulcer, and a diluted leaf decoction used as a mouth-rinse. Neem is intensely bitter, this is what makes it work, and it is not pleasant on its own. The classical strategy is to mask the bitterness with a carrier and to use small doses applied with contact, rather than large doses swallowed.
Best forms for canker sores
- Aloe gel with neem powder: 1 teaspoon of fresh aloe vera gel mixed with a pinch (about ⅛ teaspoon) of neem leaf powder, applied directly to the sore 2 to 3 times a day. This is the classical home protocol and the most palatable starting form.
- Neem leaf decoction rinse: 1 teaspoon of dried neem leaf or ½ teaspoon of powder simmered in 1 cup of water for 5 to 7 minutes, strained, cooled, and used as a swish 2 to 3 times daily after meals.
- Neem and honey paste: a pinch of neem powder mixed with ½ teaspoon of raw honey, applied to the sore at bedtime. Honey is itself Vrana Ropana and softens the bitterness on the mucosa.
- Internal neem (short course): for recurrent crops, 250 to 500 mg of neem leaf powder or 1 capsule (typically 500 mg) once or twice daily for up to 2 weeks, taken with warm water before meals. Internal use addresses the Rakta-Pitta and Ama layer upstream.
| Form | Dose | Anupana / Vehicle | Timing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe gel + neem powder paste | 1 tsp aloe gel + pinch neem powder | Aloe gel (cooling carrier) | Apply directly 2 to 3 times daily | 5 to 7 days |
| Neem leaf decoction rinse | 1 tsp dried leaf or ½ tsp powder in 1 cup water, simmered and strained | Cool water base | Swish 30 to 60 seconds, 2 to 3 times daily after meals | 5 to 10 days |
| Neem + honey paste | Pinch of powder + ½ tsp honey | Honey (Vrana Ropana carrier) | Apply at bedtime | 5 to 7 days |
| Neem internal (capsule or powder) | 250 to 500 mg, once or twice daily | Warm water before meals | For recurrent crops, not single sores | Up to 2 weeks; pause after |
For a single active sore, most people see meaningful pain reduction within 24 to 48 hours of the aloe-and-neem paste and full closure in 5 to 7 days. For recurrent crops, the internal short course alongside the topical paste over 2 weeks reduces both the frequency and the severity of the next round.
Two cautions. Neem is bitter-cold-dry and aggravates Vata if used internally for too long; classical practice keeps internal courses to 2 weeks at a time, with breaks in between. Neem is also a known mild reproductive-system suppressant in animal studies, so internal neem is avoided in pregnancy, during attempts to conceive, and in young children. Topical use on the mouth is fine across these groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the neem paste so bitter, and does that matter for the sore?
The bitterness is the medicine. Neem's Tikta Rasa (bitter taste) is what classical Ayurveda credits for its Krimighna (antimicrobial) and Raktashodhaka (blood-purifying) actions. On the sore, the bitterness is brief, the carrier (aloe gel or honey) softens it, and most people get used to the taste after a couple of applications. If it is too intense to swallow your saliva for several minutes after, switch to a smaller pinch of neem with more carrier, or rinse the mouth after a 1 minute contact.
How fast does neem work on a canker sore?
Pain usually eases within 24 to 48 hours and a typical aphthous ulcer closes in 5 to 7 days. Neem's main contribution is on infection-looking sores, the ones with more yellow exudate, a wider red halo, or a coated tongue, where the antimicrobial action shortens the messy middle phase. For very small clean sores, aloe alone may close the lesion just as fast.
Should I take neem internally for recurrent canker sores?
Yes, in short courses. Recurrent crops often signal Pitta-Rakta vitiation with low-grade Ama, the same upstream pattern Neem clears systemically. 250 to 500 mg of neem powder or a single 500 mg capsule, once or twice daily with warm water before meals for up to 2 weeks at a time, can reduce frequency and severity. Pair with a Pitta-cooling, low-spicy, low-fermented diet for the result to hold. Avoid internal neem in pregnancy, while trying to conceive, and in young children, topical neem on the mouth is fine.
When should I see a dentist or doctor instead of treating at home?
A canker sore that has not healed in more than 2 weeks, an unusually large or deep ulcer, painless white patches that do not rub off, recurrent crops of many sores at once, sores accompanied by fever or rash, or any sore that returns repeatedly in the same spot needs in-person evaluation to rule out leukoplakia, herpes, autoimmune causes like Behcet's or coeliac disease, or rarely oral cancer.
Neem vs Turmeric or Licorice for canker sores?
They cover different layers and work best in combination. Licorice (Yashtimadhu) is the cooling, demulcent mucosal healer named in Bhavaprakash for Mukhapaka, used as a rinse or DGL chewable. Turmeric with honey is the active Vrana Ropana wound-closer, applied as a paste. Neem is the antimicrobial and Raktashodhaka layer, the herb you add when the sore looks infected or when crops keep returning. A typical sequence: aloe-neem paste during the day, licorice swish after meals, turmeric-honey dab at bedtime.
Recommended: Start Neem for Canker Sores
If you want to start using Neem (Nimba) for your canker sore today, here is the simplest starting point.
The best form is the classical aloe-and-neem paste: 1 teaspoon of fresh aloe vera gel mixed with a pinch (about ⅛ teaspoon) of neem leaf powder, dabbed directly on the sore with a clean fingertip, 2 to 3 times a day. Aloe carries the bitterness and the neem brings the antimicrobial scraping. For a sore that looks more infected (wider yellow exudate, coated tongue), pair with a short rinse made from ½ teaspoon of neem powder simmered in 1 cup of water and cooled.
Kitchen version: if you have a neem tree nearby, chew 2 to 3 fresh young leaves to a pulp and apply directly to the sore. The classical leaf-chew is the oldest version of this remedy.
Dosha fork: for the classic Pitta-burning red sore, the aloe-and-neem paste alone is enough. For a Kapha pattern (white-coated tongue, sluggish digestion, recurrent crops), add a 250 to 500 mg neem capsule before meals for up to 2 weeks to clear the upstream Ama. For a Vata pattern (dry mouth, stress-triggered, recurrent), keep neem topical only and pair with an internal demulcent like Yashtimadhu, since pure neem can aggravate Vata.
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If a sore has not healed in more than 2 weeks, looks unusually large or deep, appears as a painless white patch, or you get recurrent crops of multiple sores at once, see a dentist or doctor to rule out leukoplakia, an autoimmune cause, or rarely oral cancer. Avoid internal neem in pregnancy, while trying to conceive, and in young children.
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 Canker Sores
See all herbs for canker sores on the Canker Sores 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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