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Moringa Oleifera is the most common species of the genus moringa.
English common names include drumstick tree, horseradish tree, ben oil or miracle tree.
The leaves, pods, flowers, seeds and roots of these plants are consumed as food.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Moringa leaves contain a rich combination of nutrients, it contains
Three times the potassium in banana
3.Two times the protein in yoghurt
4.Four times the calcium in milk
5.Four times the vitamin A in carrots
6.Seven times the vitamin C in oranges
7.Contains all the essential amino acids
MEDICINAL VALUE
The leaves are used to normalize blood pressure
- Reduce sugar levels
2.Treats diarrhoea, dysentery and colitis
3.Treat eye infection
4.Encourages weight gain in infants
5.Weight loss in adults
6.Increases breast milk production
7.Bronchitis
8.Inner ear infection
9.Inflammation
10.Gastro intestinal problems
Abdominal bloating
Lowers the appearance of wrinkles
Beautifies the skin
Act as an antioxidant
Boost immune system
MEDICINAL VALUE
OF THE SEED
It has antibiotic properties
Anti-inflammatory
3.Treat arthritis
4.Rheumatism
5.Gout
6.Cramp
7.Sexually transmitted diseases
8.Relaxant for epilepsy
Used against fevers
Cures wart
OIL GOTTEN
FROM THE SEED
- Used for body massage
- Aroma therapy
- Wounds
- Blemishes
5.Stretch marks - Contains four times more collagen than carrot oil
- Used in skin care products