The healing power of Moringa
Moringa oleifera has been known as the
“miracle tree” for centuries in certain African,
Asia and Caribbean countries. It is reported to
aid in the treatment of more than 300 diseases
and chronic conditions. Moringa is estimated
to have more than 90 nutrients and 46 types of
antioxidants, with no known side effects.
That plant Moringa oleifera is a shrub with
numerous benefits especially in the treatment
of human and animal health. Every part of
Moringa oleifera, including the seeds and roots,
are very useful in tackling many diseases. For
instance, Moringa seeds which have now
become a “hot cake” in many African countries
as well as in the USA and other Asian countries
according to reports, sell for 10 pounds for just
10 seeds.
Even the World Health Organisation (WHO) has
undertaken scientific researches on Moringa
plant, and has come to a conclusion that it is
extremely nutritional and medicinal. The
benefits have also been documented in some
medical and nutritional journals. Little wonder
many pharmaceutical companies all over the
world are seriously working on the plant to
make a fortune from it by extracting its active
ingredients to produce drugs for both human
and animal benefit.
Some of those nutrients and antioxidants
include:
Vitamin A – Moringa contains four times more
Vitamin A and beta-carotene than carrots;
Contains more Vitamin C than oranges and
higher calcium content than milk;
Contains greater potassium count than
bananas, as well as large quantities of zinc;
Has greater amounts of iron than spinach;
Delivers essential amino acids.
Benefits of Moringa
Helps prevent blindness
Builds immune system.
Helps prevent osteoporosis and other bone
diseases.
Can reduce risk of stroke and kidney disorders,
and improve muscle strength and metabolism.
Effective in the treatment of anemia and low
energy levels.
Aids in muscle recovery and sustained overall
health.
Moringa has also been proven effective for
preventing or treating
•Diabetes
•High cholesterol
•AIDS and other immune-system diseases
•Obesity
•Bacterial conditions
•Liver and kidney disorders
• Poor digestion
Moringa flowers
•Flower juice improves the quality and flow of
mothers’ milk when breast feeding.
•Flower juice is useful for urinary problems as it
encourages urination.
•In Haiti, villagers boil Moringa flowers in water
and drink its tea as a powerful cold remedy.
Moringa pods
• If eaten raw, pods act as a de-wormer and
treat liver and spleen problems and pains of the
joints.
• Due to high protein and fibre content, they
can play a useful part in treating malnutrition
and diarrhoea.
Moringa seeds
•Its seeds are used for their antibiotic and anti-
inflammatory properties to treat arthritis,
rheumatism, gout, cramp, sexually transmitted
diseases and boils. The seeds are roasted,
pounded, mixed with coconut oil and applied to
the problem area. Seed oil can be used for the
same ailments.
•Roasted seeds and oil can encourage
urination.
•They can also be used as a relaxant for
epilepsy.
Moringa seeds are effective against skin-
infecting bacteria – Staphylococcus aureus
and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. They contain
the potent antibiotic and fungicide
terygospermin.
Moringa plants are now being introduced into
the USA as the plant gains popularity among
health-conscious people. Moringa plants for
sale are now a common sight on the Internet.
Many people are also raising their own Moringa
plantation. With 200 stands on a plot, a farmer
is in business. Order for your Moringa seedlings
today!
The Moringa plant is among the most useful
plant species around the world. As people
continue to study and learn more about the
Moringa plant, demand for its leaves, seeds,
and oil will undoubtedly continue to increase.
Call Abiola on 08078984677 for more information
Saturday, 1 June 2013
The miracle tree- Moringa
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