What is Moringa and Its Benefits?
- It is widely cultivated in asia and a species of the genus moringa, which is only the genus in the family of Moringaceae. In English, we called it Drumstick tree. In the Philippines, we called it Malunggay. It is common in the asia and a popular vegetable in asian cuisine, the leaves are best to add in soups while the pods is ideal to add in vegetable stew or noodle dishes.
Scientific name : Moringa Oleifera
Can be consumed as : Fresh or Dried
Moringa is considered as Superfoods. It has higher in minerals and nutrients compare to the other vegetables. It can cure many diseases and a good source for lactation.
- 17x more calcium than milk
- 10x high in vitamin A than carrot
- it contains more protein than an egg
- high in Vitamin C than an Orange
- it has 20x of Iron more than a spinach
- contains more potassium than banana
Benefits of Moringa
- High in vitamins, amino acids and minerals
- regulates blood sugar and diabetes
- It improves eyesight, osteoporosis and brain function
- Prevents anemia
- It cleanses liver
- Ideal for lactating Mother
- Treats asthma
- It can prevents hemorrhoids and varicose veins
- It regulates cholesterol level
- It boost immunity
- It balanced the hormones naturally
Leaves to seeds of the Moringa tree is edible. The barks and roots can be use for medicinal use. It can be eaten fresh or dried. According to some studies, It highly increases the breast milk production and lactation, It can also boost the immune system during gestation. Moringa has been used in traditional healing Ayurveda , for thousands of years.
These are some common ways to use Moringa
- Dried Moringa leaves
- Moringa tea
- Moringa oil
- Moringa seeds
Moringa leaves are the most potent and nutritious part of the tree.
How to Grow Moringa
Moringa easily grows and cultivated in tropical climate. They love warm, dry and sunny climate. They thrive at 70 - 90 degrees temperature. They need little amount of water and a little fertilizer in order to have a good produce. They can grow very tall makes their leaves hard to reach, so pruning in a considerable height is ideal.
Moringa can cure hundreds of diseases, A super food that is high in vitamins and minerals.
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