Herbal Benefits of Moringa

Moringa Oleifera, is a tree that grows mainly in India, Pakistan, and Nepal, is extremely nutritious and is unmatched in its range of medicinal benefits. You can use the whole tree from roots to tips for beneficial results.

Moringa is an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory used by natives to help prevent disease. It is also called the horseradish tree, or the drumstick tree.

In 2008 the National Institutes of Health promoted the Moringa as “the plant of the year”.

Moringa has been used in Roman and Greek traditional medicine for GI issues, stomach pain, and ulcers. It was also used to rid the body of parasites and as an anti-venom.

Moringa: Special Herbal Benefits

The Moringa plant is rich in vitamins C and B, monosaturated Oleic acid (Omega 9), amino acids, carotene, and proteins.

1. It purifies skin, helps it retain moisture, and prevents inflammation.
2. It is anti-bacterial, and counters fungal infections, like athletes’ feet. It is also found effective against Herpes simplex virus by preventing skin lesions. Moringa protects you from environmental chemicals and allergic substances.
3. Soothes aging skin from flaky, dry skin and wrinkles.
4. If it is used as a conditioner, it stimulates hair growth and protects from hair loss. It stops dandruff and itching.  Some dermatologists may recommend Moringa to help balance and restore natural color and vitality to your hair. It helps keep a good pH balance by balancing acidity in your body.
5. Moringa can also be used on insect bites, rashes, and burns. It can even protect you from too much harmful sunlight.
6. Treats gum problems and inflammation associated with gingivitis or scurvy.

In some countries, studies show the Moringa plant in any form can help with blood pressure, heart issues, gout, allergic rhinitis, and kidney function.

Moringa can be used for tissue swelling, pain, and wounds.

It has been encouraged, by many humanitarian organizations, to use Moringa to combat malnutrition in poverty-stricken regions. It was named the “miracle tree”, during past and ongoing food crises in Africa.

All forms of the Moringa plant have been used and consumed for thousands of years safely, just be sure it is 100% pure. It is available in many forms: fresh leaf, dried leaf or powdered herb, herbal extracts, and oils.

It can be used as fresh greens in salads, dry herbs in teas, powders in smoothies, and extracts in liquid form or oils.

References:

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/oils/moringa-oil.html

https://www.naturalfoodseries.com/11-benefits-moringa-oil/

https://draxe.com/nutrition/moringa-benefits/

Cindy Burrows, B.S., M.T., Herbalist and Nutritional Health Consultant.  She helps individuals start health programs to improve their lives, wellness, and happiness. Cindy is a speaker, writer and entrepreneur of several businesses.

5-31-2024