Moringa Miracle Tree | Tree-Nation
Channel: Raymond Brouwers
Date: 10/03/2011

Moringa oleifera, commonly referred to simply as Moringa, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Moringa, which is the only genus in the family Moringaceae. Moringa is an exceptionally nutritious vegetable tree with a variety of potential uses. Moringa is considered by many to be nature's most giving plant. Chock full of nutrients, anti-oxidants, and vital proteins, Moringa is possibly the most amazing botanical ever studied.

Known as the Tree of Life, Moringa Oleifera is one of nature's most wholesome foods. Moringa leaf powder contains more than 90 nutrients and 46 antioxidants, as well as all 8 essential amino acids. It is rich in flavonoids including Quercetin, Kaempferol, Beta‐Sitosterol, Caffeoylquinic acid and Zeatin.

Moringa has an amazing range of medicinal uses because of its high nutritional value. Most parts of the moringa plant contain a profile of important minerals and are an excellent source of protein, vitamins, beta-carotene, amino acids and various phenolics. The Moringa plant provides a rich and rare combination of zeatin, quercetin, beta-sitosterol, caffeoylquinic acid and kaempferol. In addition to its compelling water purifying powers and high nutritional value, Moringa is very important for its medicinal value. Click learn more about moringa's wonderful nutritional value.

Moringa grows in over 82 countries and is known by over 200 different names. It is considered to have the highest protein ratio of any plant so far studied on earth. It is recognized throughout the world as an amazing source of nutrition by The National Geographic Society, The National Science Foundation, and The United Nations World Food Program. Hundreds of charity organizations around the world have based entire nutrition programs and sustainability programs around moringa oleifera.

Amazingly, moringa oleifera is referenced in over 300 folk medicine remedies. Various parts of this plant such as the leaves, roots, seed, bark, fruit, flowers and immature pods act as cardiac and circulatory stimulants, possess antitumor, antipyretic, antiepileptic, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, anti-spasmodic, diuretic, anti-hypertensive, cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and antifungal activities. Moringa oleifera is being employed for the treatment of different ailments in the indigenous system of medicine, particularly in South Asia.

The ayurvedic medicine of India has many uses for the moringa tree, including a natural antibiotic, an aid in childbirth, treatment of liver disorders, and many other uses. Siddha medicine holds that the leaves are full of medicinal properties. A common name given to the moringa tree in Indian culture is 'Mother's Best Friend'. Moringa seed is used as a sexual virility drug for treating erectile dysfunction in men and also in women for prolonging sexual activity.

Also known as the Malunggay tree, moringa oleifera is recognized for its rich nutrients, proteins and vitamins. Moringa oleifera is rich with Vitamin A, which is important for the development of eyes from growing children, and contains high levels of calcium, important for brain and skeletal health.

Today the moringa oleifera tree can be found cultivated across Asia, Africa and South America. Countless products are made from the various parts of the moringa plant, including the leaves, seeds, roots, and bark. Vitamin capsules for nutritional food supplements, teas, shampoos, soaps, skin care products, and perfumes are just a few of the many products that use moringa as an active ingredient. Moringa seed cake is also used for water purification where industrial water treatment is unavailable. Moringa's many benefits are continuing to grow as the plant continues to rise in popularity and further research is conducted.