Health Benefits of Moringa Olifera

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Moringa Oleifera is the most common species of the genus moringa.

English common names include drumstick tree, horseradish tree, ben oil or miracle tree.

The leaves, pods, flowers, seeds and roots of these plants are consumed as food.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

1. Moringa leaves contain a rich combination of nutrients, it contains

2. Three times the potassium in banana

3.Two times the protein in yoghurt

4.Four times the calcium in milk

5.Four times the vitamin A in carrots

6.Seven times the vitamin C in oranges

7.Contains all the essential amino acids

MEDICINAL VALUE

The leaves are used to normalize blood pressure

1. Reduce sugar levels

2.Treats diarrhoea, dysentery and colitis

3.Treat eye infection

4.Encourages weight gain in infants

5.Weight loss in adults

6.Increases breast milk production

7.Bronchitis

8.Inner ear infection

9.Inflammation

10.Gastro intestinal problems

1. Abdominal bloating

2. Lowers the appearance of wrinkles

3. Beautifies the skin

4. Act as an antioxidant

5. Boost immune system

MEDICINAL VALUE
OF THE SEED

1. It has antibiotic properties

2. Anti-inflammatory

3.Treat arthritis

4.Rheumatism

5.Gout

6.Cramp

7.Sexually transmitted diseases

8.Relaxant for epilepsy

1. Used against fevers

2. Cures wart

OIL GOTTEN
FROM THE SEED

1. Used for body massage
2. Aroma therapy
3. Wounds
4. Blemishes
   5.Stretch marks
5. Contains four times more collagen than carrot oil
6. Used in skin care products