MORINGA (OLEIFERA ) - THE MIRACLE TREE.

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               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.
What is particularly unique about Moringa is the fact that every part of the plant, including its bark, leaves, flowers, and roots serves a unique purpose in promoting human health.There are about 13 species of moringa trees in the
family Moringaceae. They are native to India, the
Red Sea area and parts of Africa.

            While it’s one of the newer discoveries to modern science, Moringa has been making strides in various societies for thousands of years. Moringa continues to amaze the scientific world with its amazing balance of antioxidants, minerals and amino acids.
Plants are continually being subjected to intensive research and development programs because the various constituents of the Moringa are known to have, among other properties, anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-viral, anti-parasitic, anti-tumor, and anti-aging activities.Ancient Indian writings, dating as far back as 150 B.C., refer to the Moringa plant and its uses. Early Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians prized Moringa for its therapeutic properties and also used it to protect skin, make perfume, and purify water for drinking.

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Extensive nutrient concentrations

Moringa leaves contain different types of nutrients, including four times more calcium than milk, four times more potassium than bananas, four times more vitamin A than carrots, 50 times more vitamin B3 than peanuts, 36 times more magnesium than eggs, and 25 times more iron than spinach. It also includes high amounts of additional nutrients such as dietary fiber, iodine, lutein, zinc, selenium, zeatin and beta-carotene.


Here are  some of the benefits of moringa;

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2. Promotes metabolism with bio-available ingredients 
3. Moringa leaf boosts your energy in a natural manner; This energy promotion does not happen because of sugar, so it is lasts for a long time. 
4. Increases the Natural Defenses of the body 
5. Provides nourishment to the eyes and the brain 
6. Nourishes the skin - Due to their trace mineral content, dried and powdered moringa leaves are great for nourishing the skin. 
7. Promotes the Cell structure of the body 
8. Lowers the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines 
9. Promotes healthy circulatory system
10. Individuals ingesting it say that their ulcers are healed, tumors restricted, there are reduction in the arthritis pains and inflammations, controlled blood pressure, the skin problems are restored, and finally they have stronger defenses against diseases. 
11. Supports the normal sugar levels of the body.

Another property of the Moringa leaf is its soothing ability, because of which it can lower the blood pressure and promotes good sleep. It can also purify water since it has a detoxifying effect. Also a coagulant agent, Moringa can attach itself to hazardous bacteria and other materials, a process that is surmised to occur in the body too. The happy outcome is more sustained energy without any over-activity, balanced hormone and gland system, controlled blood pressure, and a rested nervous system.

The flowers can be eaten or used to make a tea. In Haiti, tea from the flowers is
drunk for colds. The flowers provide good amounts of calcium and potassium.
Moringa is an extremely fast-growing tree. It can reach up to 4 m (15 ft) in a year, reaching an eventual
height of 6-15 m (20-50 ft).
The moringa tree prefers well-drained sandy or loam soil. It will tolerate a clay soil but not water
logging areas.
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