Herb: MORINGA LEAF
Botanical name: Moringa oleifera
Origin: Africa
Therapeutic
actions: Anti-cancer, Anti-ulcer,
Anti-inflammatory, Anti-tubercular, Antifungal, Antibacterial,
Antimicrobial, Antiviral, Antidepressant
Nutrients: Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E, Folate; Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium,
Phosphorus, Zinc.
Drug
interactions: Levothyroxine, any
medications that might be broken down by the liver, Diabetes medications, High
blood pressure medication
Description: Moringa has the highest concentration of
vitamins of any other plant. The
Africans would feed this to their children when malnourished. It has also been called the drumstick
tree, the miracle tree, the ben oil tree, or the horseradish tree.
Internal
uses: Due to its antibacterial, antifungal,
and antimicrobial properties, moringa extracts might combat infections caused
by Salmonella, Rhizopus, and E. coli. It is thought to be
helpful in treating depression, anxiety, and fatigue.
Extract of moringa
has been shown to help wounds close as well as reduce the appearance of scars.
It may help to reduce the
amount of glucose in the blood, as well as sugar and protein in the urine. This
improved the hemoglobin levels and overall protein content in those tested.
It may help reduce
the severity of some asthma attacks and protect against
bronchial constrictions. It has also been shown to assist with better lung
function and breathing overall.
People may be less likely to develop stones in
the kidneys, bladder or uterus if they ingest moringa extract. This herb contains high
levels of antioxidants that might aid toxicity levels in the kidneys.
It also contains
eyesight-improving properties thanks to its high antioxidant levels. It may stop the dilation
of retinal vessels, prevent the thickening of capillary membranes, and inhibit
retinal dysfunction. It might help a person's body absorb more iron, therefore
increasing their red blood cell count.
It is thought the plant extract is very
helpful in treating and preventing
anemia and sickle
cell disease. Evidence has shown that moringa extract can be effective in
reducing and controlling weight gain in mice.
Its high vitamin B content helps
with smooth and efficient digestion and can assist the body when converting
food into energy, as opposed to storing it as fat.
Moringa is thought to:
- reduce weight gain
- help to lower cholesterol
and blood pressure
- prevent inflammation
- help the body convert fats into
energy
- reduce fatigue and improve
energy levels
Suggested dosage: 500-3000 mg 3 times daily. Tincture: 1-5 ml 3
times daily.
