Moringa Oleifera
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| The Tree of Life / The Miracle |
Moringa Oleifera is known by the names miracle tree, tree of life, horseradish tree, or drumstick tree. Moringa is an important herbal plant in the alternative world because of the high nutrient value properties the plant produces in its leaves, pods (drumsticks), flowers, roots, and seeds. Today, the tree is one of the top five sort out herbal plant. An exceptionally high medicinal herb or nutritional dense leafy green vegetable that holds high in iron, calcium, protein, and vitamins A, B, and C. Moringa has a reputation of its widespread use in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Moringa Oleifera is not formerly recognized as a direct competitor to pharmaceutical drugs, but rather as a plant with significant powerhouse nutritional and medicinal potential that can complement health management without side effects of pharmaceutical drugs. Moringa can be a beneficial addition to a healthy lifestyle but should be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional if one is already taking or considering pharmaceutical medication.
Lets’ take a closer look on this “miracle healing” plant
Moringa Oleifera is globally in almost all tropical and subtropical regions but it is believed to be native to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. International countries, such as, China, Thailand, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Cuba, Australia, United States, Nigeria, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil, and Portugal have done research studies on this plant.
Moringa is a fast-growing tree that can reach a height of 10-12m (33-39 ft) and trunk diameter of 46 cm (18 in.) India is the largest producer but can be found in Southeast Asia and the Caribbean Islands at local markets.
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| moringa oleifera leaves |
Benefits and Nutritional Value
Moringa has the ability to lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, aid in blood sugar control (diabetes), balance hormones, aid in digestion, nourish hair, and prevents skin damage.
Moringa contains tryptophan, an amino acid the body needs to create serotonin, which stabilizes mood. It has a high polyphenol content, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and glucosinolates.
Moringa oleifera seeds are a rich source of oil, often exceeding 40% oil content, with a high concentration of unsaturated fatty acids, primarily oleic acid up to 76%, making it similar to olive oil. Other key fatty acids found in the seeds include:
• Palmitic Acid
• Stearic Acid
• Linoleic Acid
• Behenic acid
• Linolenic Acid
• Gadoleic Acid
The ethanolic seed extract produced immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting leukocytes and splenocytes as well as histamine release from mast cells.
Moringa oleifera has properties of anti-carcinogenic, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory.
Healing protection
• Edema
• Liver
• Cancer
• Stomach
• Bacteria
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Nervous System Disorders
• Mood
• Cardiovascular System
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• High Blood Pressure
• Eye Health
• Anemia
• Sickle Cell
• Wound
Vitamin Essentials
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B1 thiamine
• Vitamin B2 Riboflavin
• Vitamin B3 Niacin
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin C ascorbic acid
• Calcium
• Potassium
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
• Protein
How is it used
Moringa leaves and seeds are ground to make a powder. The powder is made into capsules and tablets. You can mix the moringa powder in liquid to drink.
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| drying out moringa leaves |
The leaves, flowers, seeds and roots are used in traditional medicine to treat different health issues.
The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. The pods “drumsticks” can be eaten cooked.
Where to Grow
This plant thrives in warm, dry climates with sandy soil and can be grown in tropical or subtropical regions. In colder regions, it can be kept indoors when temperatures drop below 60°F, provided it is moved inside after the warm season.
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| indoors zone 7b |
Moringa oleifera is truly a "miracle tree" that delivers substantial nutritional benefits and protective healing properties to the human body. While worldwide scientific studies and published articles have already validated its potential, further data is continually being documented. Is this tree, therefore, the one complete vitamin supplement we can rely on?
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| freshly harvested moringa leaves |
In summary, moringa is a fantastic whole-food supplement to complement a balanced diet but should not be relied upon as a complete replacement for vitamins or food.
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