Conditions·Immunity

Head lice.

You're noticing itching on your scalp, sometimes bad enough to scratch it raw, plus tiny white eggs attached to hair shafts near the roots. It's an infestation with a small parasite that spreads through direct contact, confirmed by spotting the eggs or live lice.

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Ayurveda · South Asia · Vedic roots; classical texts c. 100 BCE to 200 CE

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Neem oil scalp treatment

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Over the counter

Warm neem oil applied to the scalp and combed through to kill lice and eggs; repeat after seven days to catch newly hatched lice.

What it is

·Neem Oil (Azadirachta indica)Specialty grocer

How to take it

1Warm the neem oil gently
2Apply it to your scalp thoroughly
3Wrap your head for one to two hours
4Comb through with a fine-toothed comb to remove dead lice and eggs
5Repeat the full process after seven days

Educational information, not a prescription. Any amount named in a study or on a pack is for a pharmacist, GP or qualified practitioner to confirm for you.

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If something hurts, lingers, or changes, please reach a trained practitioner in the tradition of your choice. Nothing here is a diagnosis. We'll connect you with one inside Remedae soon.

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Head lice.

Neem oil scalp treatment

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