About Moringa

What is Moringa oleifera?

Moringa oleifera is the most nutrient-rich plant yet discovered. This humble plant has been making strides in less-developed societies for thousands of years, and significant nutritional research has been conducted since the

1970s. Moringa provides a rich and rare combination of nutrients, amino acids, antioxidants, antiaging and anti-inflammatory properties used for nutrition and healing. it is a plant with surprising water purification capabilities!

It is one of the most useful trees on earth. Moringa makes a major contribution to human and animal health; in many cases, it can mean the difference between life and death. Absolutely no negative effects to daily consumption of Moringa leaves have ever been reported.

As a healing plant, Moringa is even more amazing. There is much evidence from around the world, from various traditions and cultures that have used this Miracle Tree for so many ailments and troubles. The leaves have a stabilizing effect on blood pressure and control glucose levels. They are

also used to treat anxiety,diarrhea and inflammation of the colon, skin infections, scurvy, intestinal parasites, and many other conditions!

Why is moringa called the "Miracle Tree"?

Moringa leaves and pods when taken in regularly will nourish the body with necessary vitamins and minerals. All parts of the moringa tree including leaves, pods, bark, seed, fruits and root has medicinal value. Hence, it was called the 'Miracle Tree.

About the Moringa Oleifera Tree:

Every part of Moringa Oleifera is useful. Many parts of the tree have traditionally been used for treating many diseases like lung diseases, hypertension, chest infections, everyday aches and pains as well as skin infections.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has undertaken scientific researches on the moringa plant, and has come to the conclusion that it is extremely nutritional and medicinal. The benefits have also been documented in some medical and nutritional journals as well.

Moringa Oleifera is among the popular power greens such as wheat grass, chlorella and spirulina. Moringa is rich in minerals like potassium, iron, calcium, and sulphur, as well as B vitamins and many amino acids, including all of the essential amino acids. Its nutritional profile is competitive with any beneficial plant on the planet.

Nutritional Information:

  • One half cup of cooked leaves will meet your daily recommendation for Vitamins A and C.
  • One half cup of pods (raw) will supply your Vitamin C requirement for a day
  • One ounce of raw leaves contains the recommended daily amount of Vitamin C
  • Ounce per ounce it contains 6 to 7 times the amount of Vitamin C in orange juice
  • Moringa leaves contain 3 to 5 times more beta-carotene than carrots
  • 3 oz of moringa powder contains more than 10 times the recommended daily amount of Vitamin E
  • Ounce per ounce Moringa leaves contain over 3 times the iron as found in spinach or roast beef
  • Moringa leaves contain 3 times the amount of potassium as bananas
  • Ounce per ounce Moringa leaves contain 4 times the amount of calcium found in milk

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