The magic of Moringa can be told for lifetimes but we can start here...
Moringa is a great source of vitamins, protein, amino acids, beta-carotene, and different types of phenolics. Different parts of moringa contain important minerals: the plant provides a rare and rich combination of uercetin, kaempferol, caffeoylquinic, beta-sitosterol and zeatin. Moringa has been used for centuries in different parts of the world as a traditional herbal medicine.
Moringa works as circulatory and cardiac stimulant. It contains antiulcer, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antispasmodic, and antioxidant properties. Moringa is also attributed cholesterol lowering, antihypertensive, antiepileptic, antipyretic, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, antifungal and antibacterial abilities.
Lowers inflammation: Moringa is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent and helps soothe chronic inflammation in your body by suppressing inflammatory enzymes and boosting production of anti-inflammatory cytokines.
Reduces oxidative stress and DNA damage: Moringa also boasts an impressive arsenal of antioxidants including vitamins C and E, flavonoids and polyphenols. These compounds scavenge harmful free radicals, and protect your cells from oxidative stress, DNA damage, and inflammation.
Prevents weight gain: Reducing blood sugar, inflammation, and oxidative stress can all help prevent unwanted weight gain.
Food poisoning: Several compounds in moringa are naturally antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic. This makes moringa useful in food preservation and water purification and protecting you from nasty food-borne bugs like salmonella or fungi.
Herpes and HIV: These effects are so strong, that moringa is used as a promising treatment against herpes simplex virus and HIV.
UTIs and stomach bugs: Incorporating moringa in your diet can help boost your resilience against blood or digestive bacterial infections.
Fungal infections and acne: Moringa oils applied topically can fight fungal skin infections and acne.
Potential side effects of moringa include:
- Alkaloids in the plant may lower blood pressure and slow heart rate
- Moringa bark can cause uterine contractions
- A chemical isolated from roasted moringa seeds causes cell mutations
- Moringa tree extract may interfere with fertility
- Moringa leaves increased risk of liver and kidney damage in rats
Another benefit of moringa’s high antioxidant content is its ability to protect your brain tissue against neurodegeneration and damage. Moringa leaf extract may be valuable in treating memory-related disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. In one rat study, treatment with moringa helped regulate and restore healthy neurotransmitter levels after Alzheimer’s-like brain damage.
Moringa is an ideal iron supplement, and perfect for vegetarians who may need help hitting their iron and protein intake. On top of providing a potent plant-based iron, compounds in moringa actually improve iron absorption levels, increase red blood cell counts, and prevents the breakdown of red blood cells seen in sickle-cell anemia.
Adding Moringa to your diet everyday guarantees to do your body right!
Happy healing!!