Moringa – The miracle tree

• Is rich in Vitamin A. It contains four times more Vitamin A or beta-carotene than carrots. Hence, it is a weapon against blindness.

• Is a rich source of Vitamin C. It contains seven times more Vitamin C than oranges.

• Is a rich source of Calcium. It contains four times more calcium than milk.

• Is a rich source of Protein. The moringa leaves are said to contain twice the protein present in milk.

• Is a rich source of Potassium. It contains seven times more potassium than bananas.

• Is a rich source of Iron. it contains thrice more iron than spinach.

The leaves of Moringa oleifera are rich sources of dietary fibers, starch, beta-carotene, minerals (zinc, magnesium, and selenium), iodine, lutein, zeatin, etc. 

Known Health Benefits
• Moringa is an effective natural immune system booster and therefore helps your body heal faster. It also contains powerful antioxidants that can naturally supplement and maintain the smooth functioning of the body’s immune system.

• Moringa helps in regulating sleep cycles. People suffering from insomnia find the use of moringa beneficial

• It is known to nourish the eyes, therefore, people suffering from poor eyesight should include moringa in their diet.

•The immature pods are highly nutritious, containing all the essential amino acids together with other vital nutrients. The immature pod contains green peas that can be eaten raw together with salad.

• Moringa leaves are often used as a nutritional food supplement for both weight loss and weight gain. This is due to the exceptional content of all the essential macro- and micro-nutrients. By consuming moringa, you would be taking in most of the nutrients your body needs.

• Moringa can be taken to naturally increase male and female libido. In fact, it’s long been used to treat sexual dysfunction as well as a natural way to boost sex drive. For libido get the tender stem of moringa which is very green in color remove skin and chew. The seeds are also potent in this aspect.

• Moringa is also said to balance sugar levels, hence it is helpful in the fight against diabetes. It also contains omega-9 fatty acids, which have been proven to reduce the body’s resistance to insulin and severity of symptoms of diabetes. Overall, it can alleviate the symptoms of diabetes and reduce the severity of the body’s reaction to diabetes

• It helps in combating and preventing anemia as it contains thrice more iron than spinach.

• Moringa helps in balancing and lowering cholesterol levels in the body as well as improving the ratio of good cholesterol (high density lipoprotein) to Bad cholesterol (Low density lipoprotein)

• 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.

• It is a nutrition booster and is known to promote a feeling of well-being in people. Therefore it can be used to counter Anxiety and depression.

• It is especially useful for lactating mothers. The consumption of moringa has shown dramatic increase in the quantity of breast milk produced. 

For Beauty
The flowers and oil from the pods (Ben oil) are used to produce soaps and body creams. Some people Say it has anti-aging properties (It may be beyond that though)

Method of preservation
The Moringa leaves can be either freeze dried or dried at room temperature. Once it is completely dried, it can now be ground into powder and stored for many months without any significant loss of nutritional or therapeutic values.