Forest Flavored Floss & Demonic Tug of War- Neem Trees

This week we are taking a closer look at a tree you’ve likely heard of- and maybe even used- The Neem Tree! If you like episodes that are heavy on folklore, cultural uses, and controversy, I think you’ll really dig this episode.  Sources:  https://neemfoundation.org/about-neem/history-of-usage/ https://www.talesbytrees.com/a-brief-guide-to-the-sacred-trees-of-india/#:~:text=In%20some%20parts%20of%20India,skin%20ailments%20like%20small%2Dpox. https://vedicgoddess.weebly.com/goddess-vidya-blog/meemari-devi-neem-by-yogi-ananda-saraswathi https://www.hinduamerican.org/blog/ma-kali#:~:text=Kali%20symbolizes%20the%20death%20of,“she%20who%20is%20black”. https://www.hinduamerican.org/blog/5-things-to-know-about-ugadi https://www.hindu-blog.com/2016/12/why-neem-tree-and-its-leaves-are.html https://www.hinduscriptures.com/hindu-lifestyle/neem/31168/ http://www.paghat.com/neemworship.html mily Marden, The Neem Tree Patent: International Conflict over the Commodification of Life, 22 B.C. INT’L & COMP. L. REV. 279, 280 (1999).  “Biopiracy: The Example of the Neem Tree.” FPS Public Health, 28 June 2019, www.health.belgium.be/en/biopiracy-example-neem-tree#article.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234637/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azadirachta_indica https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234654/ http://wiki.p2pfoundation.net/Heritable_Innovation_Trust Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *