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The Numerous Health Benefits Of Moringa by NOBODYY: 8:04pm On Nov 01, 2015
Ever wondered why Moringa is referred to as "THE MIRACLE TREE?"
Now let's get down to some Lecturing

Have you ever heard about the mystical miracle tree, or the tree of life?
These are terms that have been offered to describe an incredible plant called Moringa Oleifera , and it has a number of amazing health benefits.
The trees grow best in areas where it is dry and sandy. These kinds of trees grow quickly and they are not easily killed by a lack of water or poor soil. .

Moringa is great for people who need a boost in their nutrition. As an example, carrots only have 25% of the vitamin A you can get that in the same amount of Moringa Oleifera. Shocked? It also has four times as much calcium as you get from milk, three times the amount of potassium as you get from bananas.

Here are more Moringa Oleifera benefits:
Boosts energy levels
Improved digestion
Improved immune system function
Improved mood
Lower blood pressure
Protects the stomach lining
Treats stomach ulcers
Plus many more

Every part of the Moringa tree can be used in medical science

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.
Traditional cultures in various parts of the world have long used Moringa in their herbal medicine repertoire for ailments ranging from gout to various inflammations and fevers. Some of the remedies are described here but there is no guarantee they will work for every case!

Moringa Leaves Medicinal Uses and Benefits

• Leaves rubbed against the temple(side of the head behind the eyes) can relieve headaches.
• To stop bleeding from a shallow cut, apply a poultice of fresh leaves.
• There is an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect when applied to wounds or insect bites.
• Extracts can be used against bacterial or fungal skin complaints.
• Leaf tea treats gastric ulcers and diarrhoea.
• Eating Moringa food products is good for those suffering from malnutrition due to the high protein and fibre content.
* Leaves treat fevers, bronchitis, eye and ear infections, inflammation of the mucus membrane
* The iron content of the leaves is high, and they are reportedly prescribed for anemia in the Philippines.
* Dried Moringa leaves treat diarrhoea in Malawi, Africa.
* The powder ground from the seeds is also used in the treatment of scurvy skin diseases (common bacterial infections of the skin).

Moringa Flowers Medicinal Uses and Benefits

• Flower juice improves the quality and flow of mothers’ milk when breast feeding.
• Flower juice is useful for urinary problems as it encourages urination.
* In Haiti, villagers boil Moringa flowers in water and drink the tea as a powerful cold remedy. (My grandma used to make this for me.. It works like magic!)

Moringa Pods Medicinal Uses and Benefits

• If eaten raw, pods act as a de-wormer and treat liver and spleen problems and pains of the joints.
• Due to high protein and fibre content they can play a useful part in treating malnutrition and diarrhoea.
Moringa Seeds Medicinal Uses and Benefits
• Used for their antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties to treat arthritis, rheumatism, gout, cramp, sexually transmitted diseases and boils. The seeds are roasted, pounded, mixed with coconut oil and applied to the problem area. Seed oil can be used for the same ailments.
• Roasted seeds and oil can encourage urination.
• They can also be used as a relaxant for epilepsy.
Moringa seeds are effective against skin-infecting bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. They contain the potent antibiotic and fungicide terygospermin.

Moringa Roots, Bark and Gum Medicinal Uses and Benefits

•The roots and the bark have all of the properties described above but are more concentrated. Therefore much more care should be taken if using them as medicines.
* The roots and bark are used for cardiac and circulatory problems, as a tonic and for inflammation. The bark is an appetizer and digestive.
* In Senegal and India & Nigeria, roots are pounded and mixed with salt to make a poultice for treating rheumatism and articulars pains. In Senegal, this poultice is also used to relieve lower back or kidney pain
• Fodder-branches
* The alkaloid spirachin (a nerve paralysant) has been found in the roots.
* The gum is diuretic, astringent and abortifacient and is used against asthma.

You wish to know more about the health benefits of moringa? Feel free to continue reading here

http://miracletrees.org/moringa_medicine.html

Cc Sissy3 dominique lalasticlala

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Re: The Numerous Health Benefits Of Moringa by gentleman100(m): 8:21pm On Nov 01, 2015
My parent have a Moringa plantation, it's actually curing illnesses and at the same time fetching good cash.... #believe or not.

Thumbs up bro!
Re: The Numerous Health Benefits Of Moringa by DharmyYinks: 8:38pm On Nov 01, 2015
Moringa has alot of benefits some we dnt even knw yet. Moringa tea makes alot of sense esp on a cold day.


OP thanks for d info
Re: The Numerous Health Benefits Of Moringa by Nicky058(f): 8:51pm On Nov 01, 2015
I c, dats y mumc neva gave up on dat, she gat both d grinded and d seed type, dat stuff is sour:::::: so I gat to get use to it?

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Re: The Numerous Health Benefits Of Moringa by Nicky058(f): 8:55pm On Nov 01, 2015
Nice work bros
Re: The Numerous Health Benefits Of Moringa by TheMainMan: 9:04pm On Nov 01, 2015
.. **Space booked** Nice thread bro...
Re: The Numerous Health Benefits Of Moringa by lotusflower(f): 6:15am On Nov 02, 2015
Wow!!!,dis z gr8! I knew moringa was very useful buh didn't know dese much. 10x bro. Do u sell moringa? cheesy
Re: The Numerous Health Benefits Of Moringa by NOBODYY: 6:33am On Nov 02, 2015
lotusflower:
Wow!!!,dis z gr8! I knew moringa was very useful buh didn't know dese much. 10x bro. Do u sell moringa? cheesy
U wan buy? grin
Actually we have it in our garden..buh we don't sell it tongue
Re: The Numerous Health Benefits Of Moringa by lotusflower(f): 6:59am On Nov 02, 2015
NOBODYY:

U wan buy? grin
Actually we have it in our garden..buh we don't sell it tongue
I'm an agriculturist too nd I intend 2 plant moringa as life boundary. U ft dey sell nah,u go js turn business man b dat. cheesy

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