Benefits of Drumstick Plant !!!
What is moringa ?
Saijan /Surajana / Shevga / Murungai Maram / Noorggaee, Murunkai / Saragvo / Shojne danta / Morunna, Muringa / Моринга олейфера Moringa oleifera, Моринга масличная.(Russian) / モリンガ・オレイフェラ(Japaneese) / ITALIAN : Been, Bemen / FRENCH : Ben ailé, Ben ailée, Ben oléifère, Moringa ailée, Pois quénique.
Moringa also known as the Miracle Tree is a multipurpose plant, as the leaves, pods, fruits, flowers, roots and bark of the tree can be utilized. It is also referred to as Drumstick Tree by the Britishers. In the Philippines, they are referred to as malunggay or malungay. Others refer to moringa as horseradish tree, benzolive tree, kelor, marango, mlonge, moonga, nébéday, saijhan, sajna or Ben oil tree.
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.’
What are the health benefits of moringa?
Scientific research confirms that these humble leaves are a powerhouse of nutritional value. Gram for gram, moringa leaves contain: SEVEN times the vitamin C in oranges, FOUR times the Calcium in milk, FOUR times the vitamin A in carrots, TWO times the protein in milk and THREE times the Potassium in bananas.
There are many benefits of the moringa tree, but the health benefits are the most important. Research has shown that various parts of the moringa tree can be effective in a significant number of health concerns. Here’s a quick look at a few of them:
1. Moringa is rich in Vitamin A. It contains four times more Vitamin A or beta-carotene than carrots. Hence, it is a weapon against blindness.
2. It is also a rich source of Vitamin C many times more than oranges.
3. Normally milk is said to be a rich source of calcium but the amount of calcium present in moringa leaves is way higher than in milk.
4. The moringa leaves are said to contain two times the protein present in milk.
5. Bananas are a rich source of potassium. But moringa leaves contain several times more potassium than bananas.
6. Along with potassium, zinc is also found in large quantities in moringa.
7. If moringa leaves were to be eaten by one and all, the world will be free of anemia as it contains three times more iron than spinach.
8. With all the junk food eaten these days, many people face problems of high cholesterol. Moringa helps in balancing the cholesterol levels in the body.
9. Essential Amino acids are also found in moringa.
10. Moringa is also said to balance sugar levels, hence it is helpful in the fight against diabetes.
11. The body’s natural defense mechanism increases with the consumption of moringa in the daily diet pattern. Since it is an immunity-stimulant, it is prescribed for AIDS afflicted patients.
12. Moringa leaves can be consumed to stimulate metabolism.
13. It is also said to have digestive powers.
14. It is a nutrition booster and is known to promote a feeling of well-being in people.
15. If you are looking for non-sugar based energy, then moringa leaves is the answer. Thus, it will also help in the weight loss process.
16. The cell structure of the body is stimulated by the moringa leaves.
17. It is especially useful for lactating mothers. The consumption of moringa has shown dramatic increase in the quantity of breast milk.
18. It is also famous for its anti-bacterial properties.
19. The paste of the moringa leaves is said to beautify the skin and is hence applied by women regularly.
20. Moringa leaves finely milled raw, then made the powder or mix it with powder, it can remove the black stains / spots / kokoloteun on facial skin. (Rediem)
21. It protects the liver and kidneys.
22. It can also be used as a water purifier.
What are the vitamins and minerals present in moringa?
VITAMINS:
Vitamin A (Alpha and Beta Carotene), B,B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, Folate (Folic Acid), Biotin and much more.
MINERALS:
Calcium, Chloride, Chromium, Copper, Fluorine, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Molydenum, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Selenium, Sulfur, Zinc.
AMINO ACIDS:
Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Cystine, Glutamine, Glycine, Histidine, Proline, Serine, Tyrosine.
OTHER NUTRIENTS:
Chlorophyll, Carotenoids, Cytokins, Flavonoids, Omega 3,6 9 oils, Plant Sterols, Polyphenols, Lutein, Xanthins, Rutin and many more.
Is moringa dried leaf powder more potent than fresh leaves?
When you take a delicate moringa leaf and carefully shade dry it - amazing things happen. There is significantly higher nutritional value in the moringa dried leaf, in some cases over ten times in specific nutrients when compared to fresh Moringa leaf. Many universities and independent research laboratory analyses have confirmed the higher nutritional values in the dried leaf powder. What’s more amazing is gram for gram comparison of moringa to common fruits and vegetables. The nutritional values of moringa’s many vitamins, minerals, amino acids, chlorophyll, and anti-aging compounds are higher than it’s own fresh leaves.
Does moringa have anti-ageing properties?
Moringa is one of the richest sources of antioxidants, with high contents of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and bioflavonoid. Active oxygen radicals steal electrons from normal, healthy biological molecules. This electron theft by active oxygen oxidizes tissue and can cause disease. By supplying the body with these nutrients we can find an effective method to block the oxidation of healthy tissue by active oxygen, then we can attempt to prevent disease and delay the ageing process.
What is the best method to take the moringa powder?
The best way is to mix it with a glass of orange juice or any other beverages. A teaspoon of moringa powder mixed in a glass of orange juice will give you a wholesome drink filled with nutrients. It can also be mixed in food and soup preparation.
Cheap way to purify ur water..I am starting eating Saijan in all forms from tomorow..as each house in my area has the plant…so…Here i come Moringa….haha…saijana re saijana…
Using Moringa Seeds as a Home Water Purification System
In order to make an effective water purification system, the Moringa seeds are dried and then ground into a powder. Unlike other particles in the water such as clay, bacteria, and other toxic materials which are negatively charged, the protein in the Moringa seed powder is positively charged, thereby attracting the negatively charged particles like a magnet. The flocs formed by the floculation process can then be easily removed by allowing the water to settle, or removed by filtration. This process is said not only to clarify turbid water significantly, but also to remove 90-99% of bacteria contained in water.
It would appear that there is overwhelming evidence to warrant giving the Moringa tree the title “Miracle Tree”. Not only can the Moringa provide highly nutritional food to the people who need it the most, but it can also clean their drinking water.
According to Baptiste Nduwayezu, leader of the Moringa Oleifera Project in Southern Africa, the tree can be dubbed “The Green Diamond of Africa” because it can also generate revenue if fully utilized for its medicinal and nutritional values. He added that “Moringa leaves and seeds can improve health conditions of HIV positive people, increase breast milk in lactating mothers, lead to improved health of babies and also treat a number diseases such as TB, diabetes, heart problems, lower blood sugar levels, eye and ear infections and other diseases”.
Apart from the problem of poor nutrition in many developing countries, there is the problem of disease due to polluted drinking water. The fact that the seeds of the Moringa tree can purify and clarify water, thus eliminating most of its turbidity and bacteria, means that this tree truly is a miracle tree for many poor people.
Regards
Neha Srivastava-Kulshrestha
Indian
Ghana
P.S. Collected and Compiled from various websites not for commercial purpose, but for convinience of my friends and family to read and benefit from the Miracle Plant...
