Moringa Olifera
This plant is
overflowing with vitamins A, B, C, D, E and minerals including potassium,
calcium, iron, selenium, and magnesium.
Moringa contains :
7 x the Vitamin C in
oranges
4 x the Calcium in milk
4 x the Vitamin A in
carrots
2 x the Protein in yoghurt
3 x the Potassium in
bananas
Moringa Leaves
Moringa leaves are rich
in essential amino acids which are not commonly found in plants, and it is
extremely rich in proteins. It is good source of good cholesterol which is
known to protect against cardiovascular diseases. Also a source ofsulphur-
containing amino acids methionine & cystine.It is well known as a stimulant
for milk production for breastfeeding mothers. Moringa leaves treats
gastrointestinal problems, headache, inflammation, anemia, fever, eye
infection, bronchitis,poor nutrition, inner ear infection, skin infection.
Moringa tea
These leaves are
usually used to make Moringa tea. It is packed with flavonoids – antioxidants
necessary for the fight against free radicals that are causing all sorts of
problems in the human body. The tea is also used to manage blood glucose level,
stabilize high blood pressure, promote a good night sleep, and as an energy
booster. In contrary to coffee, tea and energy drinks, Moringa tea does not
contain caffeine.
Moringa Salad
Fresh Moringa leaves
could be cooked like spinach or any other green leaves, it could be used raw as
a salad green mixture. Dry leaves could be sprinkled on any food to improve
nutritional value.
Moringa roots
Moringa roots are used
to control disorders of circulatory system, to stimulate appetite, and improve
function of the digestive tract (useful for people with gastric upset and
Irritable Bowel Syndrome). They were also used to treat sexual dysfunctions,
female reproductive tract issues, arthritis, as a diuretic and natural
antiseptic.
Moringa roots contain
elements that can help with ovarian cancer, kidney stones (helps body to flush
calcium and phosphates from kidneys more efficiently, which can improve overall
kidney function), inflammations (reduce swelling), help people who take pain
medication to have longer and less interrupted sleep.
Moringa seeds
Moringa seeds powder is
used to purify water. After the oil is cold-pressed, what is left can be
successfully used to remove dirt particles and harmful bacteria from dirty
river water and make it safe for drinking. This method is much safer and
healthier than using chemicals
More interesting is
that it can be used as animal feeds and as a fertilizer also, to the soil..
again.Because of its rich content of natural oil, it is considered as a
potential biofuel materials as well.
Moringa oil
From the seeds comes
Moringa oil with exceptional cooking properties because of its oxidative
stability and light, pleasant taste. Because of its light texture, this oil is
widely used for body massage and in aroma therapy. It also has some healing
properties for skin allergies, irritations, wounds, blemishes, and stretch
marks. Moringa oil contains 4 times more collagen than carrot oil. In modern
time it found its place in soaps, shampoos, perfumes, and other skin care
products.The Seeds produce a very fine oil, (Ben oil), considered on a par with
olive oil nutritionally
Moringa flowers
He flowers see rich in
Potassium and calcium. In traditional medicine these flowers are brewed into a
very strong tea or pressed into juice to treat urinary infection, cold
symptoms, as a supplement for breast-feeding women to increase the milk flow,
to support weight loss because it contain strong diuretic, and also strengthening
the liver function. Flowers are considered to be useful for impotence, lack of
sexual desire, and other sexual dysfunctions. According to recent studies
moringa flowers can be used to reduce swelings. Boil in water for about 5mins
as a remedy for cold.
The flowers and oil can
be used to produce soaps and creams. You know what!? Anti-ageing ones.
Moringa pods
The Pods, when
immature, are widely used & a highly valued part of the tree. The pods are
extremely nutritious and contain all of the essential amino acids along with
many vitamins and other nutrients. The mature pods which has about 40% bean oil
can be eaten fried.
Culled from
moringafacts.net
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