D HEALTH BENEFIT OF MORINGA TREE :By DAILYNEEDS
Moringa is called the Miracle Tree for good reason.
Moringa oleifera tree has been called the tree of life in
many cultures around the world, including Nigeria. It
has many names based on its many uses: clarifier tree,
horseradish tree and drumstick tree (referring to the
large drumstick shaped pods) and in East Africa
moringa is known as “mother’s best friend”.
Here in the Nigeria, its names include Ewe Igbale in
Yoruba, Zogelle in Hasusa and Idagbo monoye in Igbo.
It is estimated that at least 300 diseases can be cured by
taking this supplement along with hundreds of other
health benefits, thanks to its more than 90 nutrients, 46
different antioxidants, and all eight essential amino
acids. Here is a more in-depth look at the health
benefits of Moringa leaves and seeds.
Scientific studies have shown that it contains specific
antioxidants and health promoting ingredients that
offer palliatives to malnutrition, hunger and diseases.
Moringa is rich in many vitamins, including Vitamin A,
several forms of Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and
Vitamin E. In fact, it has more of these vitamins than a
variety of foods that all claim to be excellent sources of
them, such as carrots, oranges and milk. These vitamins
provide a number of recognized health benefits.
Moringa leaves have a few specific benefits that must
be touched on as well. Protein is a vital nutrient found
in the leaves of this tree.
There is twice as much calcium in Moringa leaves than
in milk. Iron is found in large quantities in Moringa
leaves as well. In fact, there is three times as much iron
in this plant than in spinach.
Along with these specific nutrients, the leaves can be
consumed to stimulate your metabolism, thus aiding in
weight loss. This is possible because Moringa provides
energy without sugar. The leaves can also be used to
beautify your skin, thus they are commonly taken as
supplement by women looking for healthier
skin.Moringa seeds have a number of benefits specific
to them as well.
They contain iron, just like the leaves, and they also
contain amino acids along with anti-inflammatory and
antiseptic properties. That means if you have minor
injuries like bruises, cuts or burns, you will heal faster
when you take Moringa supplements.
Along with these specific health benefits, you can even
put its seeds in dirty water and they will attract the
impurities and make the water drinkable. As far as
science is concerned, Moringa is an all time find.