Did you know that good oral health reduces degenerative diseases? Most of us know that poor oral hygiene leads to tooth decay and gum inflammation, but it can also drastically elevate the risk of inflammation driven diseases such as arteriosclerosis and diabetes.

You know that 'plaque build-up' in the arteries that we hear about? Well, recent studies are indicating that this plaque can start in the mouth, increasing the risk of arteriosclerosis, heart attack and stoke. There is also strong evidence that gum disease can also increase the risk of pre-term births and low birth weight.

Gratefully, thanks to a wonderful plant native to India, what we put in our mouth can contribute to our over-all health...that little miracle plant is NEEM. Researchers already knew that the leaves, twigs and seeds of neem trees have powerful antimicrobial and antifungal properties. So they set out to test just how efficient neem really was in treating gum disease.The study, involving 3 groups of people, used a neem mouth gel made from dried neem leaves. A 25% alcoholic extract was prepared from the leaves, and then turned into a gel.The study lasted 6 weeks and the outcome was clear: after three weeks the users of neem gel showed the lowest dental plaque levels. They also had the lowest levels of harmful bacteria that are associated with the formation of dental plaque and tartar.