Rich Moringa Tree Leafs
Author: Dennis Niggl
The Moringa tree leaf is not widely known about today in spite of the fact that it was found and has been used for over two thousand years. The World Health Organization has been utilizing the tree for more than forty years as a cheap health supplement in poverty stricken countries around the world. Moringa tree, also known as “the miracle tree,” is a unique and highly nutritious tree. Moringa trees grow primarily in tropical climates like Africa, Central and South America, India and the Philippines. Numerous research studies have confirmed that Moringa tree leafs have significant nutritional and healing properties. The leafs can be cooked or dried and ground over a screen producing a fine powder that can be added to meat and vegetables as a nutrient supplement. Some nutrition companies have processed moringa
tree leafs and made it available in capsules.
Moringa leafs contain more than 90 nutrients and 46 types of antioxidants. Moringa tree leafs are rich in vitamins, protein, calcium and potassium. In an ounce-for-ounce comparison, Moringa tree leafs have been found to contain four times the amount of vitamin A found in carrots, seven times the amount of vitamin C found in oranges and twice the amount of protein and four times more calcium than milk. Moringa is also rich in potassium as it contains three times the amount found in bananas. In addition, it also contains all the essential amino acids and a high amount of antioxidants.
There are many benefits that can be gained from moringa tree leafs. They are an organic, natural and powerful energy supplement. Moringa tree leafs have been proven to be safe and there have been no negative side effects reported to date.
Benefits of Moringa Leafs
According to the annals of the ayurveda, India’s old tradition of medicines, the leaves of the Moringa Tree could treat as many as 300 diseases. Some of the benefits of Moringa include the following:
1. Gives a feeling of wellness and promotes energy.
2. Increases natural body defenses and stimulates metabolism.
3. Stimulates cell structures of the body.
4. Rich in vitamin A and provides nourishment to the eyes and brain.
5. Balances level of cholesterol.
6. Balances level of sugar.
7. Rich in antioxidants, beautifies the skin and lowers the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
8. Improves functioning of the kidney and liver.
9. Promotes healthy digestion.
10. Improves the body's immune system.
11. Promotes circulatory system and controls blood pressure.
12. Promotes anti-inflammatory features and reduces arthritis pain.
13. Heals tumors and ulcers.
14. Balances hormone and gland system.
15. Detoxifies body from poisons.
16. Helps in relaxation and promotes good night sleep.
17. Purifies water.
In conclusion, Moringa tree leafs are a remarkable discovery for the Western world, even though people living in tropical parts of the world have know about the benefits of this tree for thousands of years. Moringa leafs are best known as an energy and nutritional booster, rich in nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and amino acids. The benefits of this plant are numerous and will likely be used by people in the future to improve their health and prevent many common diseases and ailments.
