Moringa Oleifera is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree, native to the southern foothills of the Himalayas in northwestern India, and widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas where its young seed pods and leaves are used as vegetables. Currently it is planted around the word and is e to many locales. Moringa Oliefera is sometimes called the Tree of Life or a Miracle Tree referring to its versatile usage as the majority of it is edible – The flowers can be cooked, the seeds can be eaten like peas or roasted like nuts, the leaves are the most nutritious part of the Moringa, the roots, the bark and the oil have numerous medicinal usages. India’s ancient tradition of Aurveda medicine sites 300 diseases that are treated with the leaves of the Moringa tree. Finally It can also be used for water purification and hand washing.
In stores Moringa is mostly found as powder. You can add it to smoothies, salad dressings
Vitamins and Minerals
Moringa contains more than 90 nutrients, 46 antioxidants, and 36 anti-inflammatory compounds. It also has 18 amino acids, including the 8 essentials that our bodies need to survive but cannot manufacture ourselves. Moringa contains almost all vitamins found in fruits and vegetables – A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, C , D, E, K
Health Benefits
Supports Immune System
Moringa is considered a complete food. The leaves are commonly known as the most nutritious part of the Moringa and have no proven side effects to this date. Gram for gram, these leaves have 7 times the Vitamin C of an orange, 4 times the Vitamin A of carrots and calcium of milk, 3 times the potassium of bananas, the Vitamin E of spinach, and the iron of almonds, and 2 times the protein of yogurt. Regularly consuming Moringa leaves has been linked to a boosted immune system.
Energy Booster
Many underdeveloped countries rely on the Moringa to help with their malnutrition problems. Some humanitarian aid organizations use it to help keep people’s nutrition levels up and to keep people from starving.
Anti-Inflammatory
Research studies have confirmed that treatment with moringa oleifera root extract, which possesses anti-inflammatory qualities, has been significantly effective in inhibiting the development of edema. Moreover, the studies suggest that the efficacy of Moringa herb stands equal with the potent anti-inflammatory medicine indomethacin in the treatment of such painful conditions.
Antioxidant and Anti-Cancer
Moringa plant offers a rich blend of powerful antioxidants such as kaempferol, caffeoylquinic acid, zeatin, quercetin, rutin, chlorogenic acid, and beta-sitosterol. These powerful antioxidants possess high free radical scavenging capacity and have shown its therapeutic value in curing the damage caused by oxidative. Scientific research has demonstrated that moringa extracts possess chemopreventive properties and helps in restraining the development of cancer cells. Moringa extracts impart chemomodulatory effects towards curing various types of cancers such as ovarian cancer, hepatic carcinogenesis and skin papillomagenesis.
Bone Health
Moringa extracts are beneficial for maintaining healthy bones, which is attributed to the presence of essential minerals like calcium and phosphorous. Moringa extracts possess anti-inflammatory properties and are effective in the treatment of painful conditions such as arthritis, while also helping to heal various bone ailments such as mandibular or jaw bone fracture.
Urinary and Digestive Health
The flower juice is useful for treating urinary problems and as a natural laxative. The isothiocyanates present in moringa are effective in the treatment of abdominal disorders such as constipation, gastritis and ulcerative colitis. Moringa contains antibiotic and antibacterial properties, and it exerts inhibitory effects on the growth of various pathogens. This includes helicobacter pylori bacteria and coliform bacteria, which can trigger conditions like diarrhea.
Increased Sexual Vitality
Moringa has been used as a sexual virility drug to treat erectile dysfunction in men and increase sex drive (as an aphrodisiac) in women. It has also been known to prevent pregnancy. But in the case of having a baby, it will increase and nourish breast milk production.
Healthy Skin
Moringa seed oil is beneficial for the skin. The hydrating and detoxifying effects of Moringa extracts help in neutralizing the effects of harmful pollutants, prevents wrinkles, and slows premature aging. The high protein content of Moringa aids in protecting the dermal cells from damage caused by heavy metals such as mercury and cadmium. For the same reason, it is used in the production of cosmetics and skin care products.
http://www.tentree.com/blog/benefits-of-the-moringa-oleifera-tree/
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vegetable/moringa.html