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to much of anything can be bad for humans , even neem oil
Neem oil poisoning is rare in adults. This report highlights the toxicity associated with neem oil poisoning in an elderly male.
The patient presented with vomiting, seizures, metabolic acidosis, and toxic encephalopathy. The patient recovered completely with symptomatic treatment.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3841499/
Abstract
Neem oil has widespread use in Indian subcontinent due to its many bioactive properties. Azadirachtin, an active ingredient, is implicated in causing the effects seen in neem oil poisoning.Neem oil poisoning is rare in adults. This report highlights the toxicity associated with neem oil poisoning in an elderly male.
The patient presented with vomiting, seizures, metabolic acidosis, and toxic encephalopathy. The patient recovered completely with symptomatic treatment.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3841499/