MORINGA

When the Creator created human beings, He created them with all the necessary things for human life. Plants are one of the many things that creator has created for human beings and some plants are serving our world as medicines that can cure many diseases and are the source of many medicines.< /p>

Today we will be looking at Moringa among the many plants that are serving as medicinal and sources of medicine.

Moringa tree

What is Moringa?

Moringa is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree of the family Moringaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent. It also known as drumstick tree, the miracle tree, the ben oil tree, or the horseradish tree, moringa, ben oil tree and benzolive tree. It is a plant native to India and other countries and contains proteins, vitamins, and minerals, making it useful to fight malnutrition. 

Moringa tree is known as the "The Miracle Tree" or "The Source of Food and Energy for the twenty-first century" or in short as the "Tree of Life". Its tree has the nutritional value, with ingredients of vitamins, minerals and medicines. It is used for water purification, animal feed, and environmental protection. Moringa leaves consumed in a variety of ways, like through capsules, powder, or whole and raw. One cup of chopped fresh leaves provide a plethora of vitamins and minerals.

Specification

Moringa is the sole genus in the plant family Moringaceae. It contains 13 species from tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia that range in size from tiny herbs to massive trees. Moringa species grow quickly in many types of environments.

How is moringa eaten?

You can eat moringa leaves in all sorts of ways: Moringa leaves can be eaten in salads, added to rice or pasta or any other dish. The list is endless. Juice the Moringa leaves, fry or steam the leaves in any meal, bake Moringa in goodies, add to shakes and baby milk… use your imagination!

Benefit from moringa

• One of the most important moringa benefits for hair is that it boosts hair growth. Moringa contains vitamin A, vitamin B and omega-3 fatty acids. All these nutrients nourish the hair and promote growth. Vitamin A plays a crucial role in the development of healthy cells and tissues in the body.

• Moringa powder can be used to protect tissue (liver, kidneys, heart, and lungs), and to reduce pain. Antioxidants help protect cells against free radicals, which are produced by digesting food, smoking, and exposure to radiation. Antioxidants from plant-based sources such as moringa powder are considered best.

• Moringa also contains calcium and phosphorous, which help keep bones healthy and strong.
• Moringa has been shown to decrease markers of oxidative stress and improve blood glucose in postmenopausal women. 

• Moringa has also been shown to improve thyroid health, which controls hormones related to energy, sleep, and digestion

• Moringa leaves protect the heart and support cardiovascular system by bringing down the bad cholesterol levels, which can block the blood vessels thereby causing heart attack.

• Moringa leaves are highly nutritious and can be consumed everyday which proves to be highly beneficial for people who are lacking in essential nutrients.

• Moringa extracts might help treat some stomach disorders, such as constipation, gastritis, and ulcerative colitis. The antibiotic and antibacterial properties of moringa may help inhibit the growth of various pathogens, and its high vitamin B content helps with digestion.

• Moringa powder has been suggested to promote weight loss. Animal and test-tube studies show that moringa can reduce fat formation and enhance fat breakdown.

• The leaves have 7 times more vitamin C than oranges and 15 times more potassium than bananas. It also has calcium, protein, iron, and amino acids, which help your body heal and build muscle. It's also packed with antioxidants, substances that can protect cells from damage and may boost your immune system.

• Taken on an empty stomach, Moringa Oleifera can act as a mild laxative, whilst taken after a meal, it can regulate digestion.

Moringa leafe

Side effects of Moringa

Some things to be cautious of Moringa can possibly interact with diabetes, blood pressure and thyroid medications. Hence, it would be pertinent to ask your doctor if it is safe to take Moringa if you are taking such medications. Moringa Vinga only uses 100% USDA organic moringa leaves at clinically effective dosages.

Consuming Moringa everyday may lead to modest reductions in blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Moringa leaves are highly nutritious and can be consumed everyday which proves to be highly beneficial for people who are lacking in essential nutrients.

However, consuming Moringa oleifera indiscriminately, consistently or in large quantity can pose a negative effect of reduced estrogen production in females while in males it may increase estrogen production thereby leading to estrogen-testosterone imbalance, which can cause abdominal obesity, development of feminine

• Lower blood pressure and slow heart rate because of the alkaloids in the plant.
• Uterine contractions from moringa bark.
• Cell mutations caused by a chemical isolated from roasted moringa seeds.
• Interference with fertility.
• Upset stomach, gas or diarrhea due to laxative properties.

Moringa root and root bark are possibly unsafe. The roots and root bark contain toxic substances.

When should we take moringa ?

When you take moringa in the morning, you're priming your body for a healthy day and giving it the building blocks it needs to keep your energy levels high all day long. Conversely, when you take moringa before bed, you're giving your body fuel and nutrients it needs to sleep well.

How do we know if moringa is working?

In short, nature selected out the extreme bitterness over time to ensure greater plant use while improving on the plant's ability to heal. That mildly spicy taste is just confirmation that the moringa is about to do some serious work to nourish and heal you!

Conclusion

Moringa is a genus of shrubs and trees with multi-purpose uses: its leaves, roots and immature pods are consumed as a vegetable. All parts of the moringa tree – bark, pods, leaves, nuts, seeds, tubers, roots, and flowers – are edible. The leaves are used fresh or dried and ground into powder.

Moringa is  known as the “miracle tree,” it is because every part of the Moringa tree is beneficial for humans and animals. The leaves, roots, bark, seeds, and seed cake can be used for a variety of things, including food, medicine, and water purification.

Moringa extracts might help treat some stomach disorders, such as constipation, gastritis, and ulcerative colitis. The antibiotic and antibacterial properties of moringa may help inhibit the growth of various pathogens, and its high vitamin B content helps with digestion.