Moringa Powder

Description

Moringa oleifera L. comes from the Moringaeceae family and is commonly known as Kelor in Indonesia, Sahajan in India, and Horseradish tree or Drumstick tree in English. It is also described as a miracle tree due to its nutritional value, diverse functions, and medicinal properties. M. oleifera can grow up to 12 m in tropical and subtropical environments. The plant is renowned for its abundance of vitamins, minerals, and various chemical constituents, making it a valuable resource. Among its notable pharmacological properties are its effectiveness as an anti-diabetic, anti-diarrheal, anti-helmintic, anti-leishmanial, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-allergic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant agent.

For thousands of years the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans grew moringa trees. In addition to calcium, iron and potassium, moringa leaves contain several important vitamins:

• Vitamin A which helps maintain healthy vision, immunity, and fetal growth
• Vitamin C which protects the body from pollutants and toxins
• Vitamin E which acts as an antioxidant

Health Benefits of Moringa Powder –

1. Moringa powder can be used as an antiseptic to sterilize contaminated surfaces.
2. It is effective against a wide range of bacteria and fungi, including those that cause gastric ulcers and gastric cancer
3. Moringa powder is also used for treating various other diseases, from malaria and typhoid fever to hypertension and diabetes
4. Moringa powder is used as a medicine in multiple ways. It can help prevent and treat chronic diseases like inflammatorydiseases, diabetes, and cancer.
5. Hyperglycemia is an early warning sign of diabetes, while hyperglycemia is a risk factor for heart disease. Based on scientific data, moringa powder holds healing potential for both these ailments.
6. Taking an anti-inflammatory such as moringa powder on a regular basis has shown to offer women greater protection from breast cancer.