Raw neem, its extracts and finished products are becoming increasingly
popular because they are not only natural but also do not have any side
effects. Neem products have been used by households for personal
consumption in the form of cosmetics, medicines, dental products, skin
care products for a long time, they are also increasingly used in
animals such as animal feeds, animal medicines etc. Some side effects
have however been reported in certain cases:
- Personal allergy to neem should be tested at the onset of neem
use.
- Though neem insecticides and pesticides do not have any side
effects but use in large quantities might possibly have certain
negative effects.
- Numerous studies of possible toxicity of neem have led to a
conclusion that leaf and bark of the tree are quite low in toxicity.
It has been reported that large quantities of neem seed, leaf
consumption has led to certain side effects in animals.
- According to research conducted by USA and other countries, neem
oil extracts have found to be safe, if taken in limited dosage over
a period of time.