Moringa
What is Moringa
While all aspects of the Moringa tree can be used, consumption of the leaves and pods (which include the seeds) remains popular among the Indian and Filipino culture. The leaves in particular have traditionally been used to treat the common cold, cough, and various types of skin infections. Moringa leaves also contain strong antioxidant activity and can reduce the risk of cancer and modulate blood glucose. For consumption, fresh leaves can be strained to make teas, added into smoothies and salads, or eaten raw. With a mild nutty taste, Moringa leaves are an easy and healthy way to add necessary vitamins and minerals into any type of diet. Beyond the many benefits of Moringa leaves, Moringa Pods have various nutritional benefits due to a high protein and lipid content. Typically skinned and boiled, Moringa pods can be added into soups or eaten alone.
Benefits of Moringa
Moringa oleifera has an impressive range of medicinal uses with high nutritional value and medicinal benefits. Different parts of Moringa contain a profile of important minerals and are a good source of protein, vitamins, beta-carotene, amino acids and various phenolics. Moringa provides a rich and rare combination of zeatin, quercetin, beta-sitosterol, caffeoylquinic acid and kaempferol.
Moringa can act as cardiac and circulatory stimulants, possess antitumor, antipyretic, antiepileptic, antiinflammatory, antiulcer, antispasmodic, diuretic, antihypertensive, cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and antifungal activities, and are being employed for the treatment of different ailments in the indigenous system of medicine.
How to eat / Consumption
While all aspects of the Moringa tree can be used, consumption of the leaves and pods (which include the seeds) remains popular among the Indian and Phillipino culture. The leaves in particular have traditionally been used to treat the common cold, cough, and various types of skin infections. Moringa leaves also contain strong antioxidant activity and can reduce the risk of cancer and modulate blood glucose. For consumption, fresh leaves can be strained to make teas, added into smoothies and salads, or eaten raw. With a mild nutty taste, Moringa leaves are an easy and healthy way to add necessary vitamins and minerals into any type of diet. Beyond the many benefits of Moringa leaves, Moringa Pods have various nutritional benefits due to a high protein and lipid content. Typically skinned and boiled, Moringa pods can be added into soups or eaten alone.