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Category: > Health > Tiny Leaves. Enormous Benefits. Why You Need To Start Eating Moringa!

Tiny Leaves. Enormous Benefits. Why You Need To Start Eating Moringa!

Jan 7, 2015 Carly Fraser Save For Later Print

Last Updated: Jun 04, 2020

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It is rarely mentioned in the health-food world but contains more nutrients than you could ever imagine. Moringa Oleifera, a tiny plant native to the Himalayan Mountains of Northern India, is a miracle plant used world-wide to address malnutrition. The health benefits of Moringa are far and beyond any superfood, we come across today. It is energizing, alkalizing, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and so much more!

The leaves, seedpods, oil, and flowers of the Moringa plant are all edible, along with the bark and roots which are highly medicinal. If you want one plant that will provide a diverse array of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and protein, then Moringa is your new best friend.

10 Health Benefits of Moringa Oleifera

Here are 10 of the most noteworthy health benefits of Moringa!

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1. Improves digestion

Moringa has been traditionally used to treat digestive disorders like diarrhea, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome. Moringa leaf tea also helps soothe upset stomachs and contains powerful anti-ulcer properties.

2. Helps nourish and heal the skin

The leaves of the Moringa plant contain 3 times more vitamin E than almonds. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and prevents cellular damage from occurring, which means fewer wrinkles and fine lines, and stronger, healthier skin.

3. Nourishes the nervous system

High in B vitamins, Moringa is a great way to support and nourish the nervous system. It is particularly high in vitamin B12, which is an essential vitamin needed for the proper functioning and development of the brain and nerve cells. Moringa can, therefore, help battle depression and increase mental clarity.

4. Amazing anti-inflammatory

Banish aches and pains with the power of Moringa! Studies have found that Moringa is useful in treating rheumatic and articulary pain. It works by suppressing the COX-2 enzyme, which is normally responsible for inflammation processes and pain response.

5. Reduces cancer risk

The high antioxidant content of this plant makes it a powerful cancer fighter. Moringa oleifera leaf extracts have been shown to possess powerful anti-cancer effects by inducing apoptosis (cell death) and preventing the proliferation of tumor cells.

6. Bone strengthening

Moringa contains 4 times more calcium than milk (125% of our RDA of calcium) and 61% of our RDA of magnesium. We all know that calcium helps build strong, healthy bones, but magnesium is also crucial (and this is one mineral that most of us are deficient). Magnesium is required to adequately absorb calcium, stimulate calcitonin (a hormone that takes calcium from the blood and tissues, back to the bones), regulate calcium transport, and activate enzymes needed for bone formation.

7. Rich in amino acids

The leaves of the Moringa plant contain 18 amino acids, 8 of which are essential amino acids, thus making it a “complete” protein. In fact, Moringa contains as much protein as eggs! Who said vegans can’t get enough protein?

Protein is used to build muscle tissue and repair damaged tissue. It also facilitates the building of cartilage, bones, skin, and blood, and plays a role in producing enzymes and hormones.

8. Improves wound healing

Moringa has been found to improve wound healing in minor to more extreme injuries. It contains an antibiotic-like compound called lunasin that protects our cells and has anti-fungal properties.

9. Cardiovascular support

If you suffer from high blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, then Moringa is your plant! The leaves of Moringa possess a hypolipidemic effect, which helps reduce bad (LDL) cholesterol while maintaining good (HDL) cholesterol. This powerful little plant also helps normalize blood sugar and blood pressure.

10. Used as an aphrodisiac and promotes libido

This miracle plant not only boosts energy levels, but it also boosts sexual desire, thanks to little compounds called saponins, which support libido and testosterone levels. Moringa also improves blood flow, which can be a big help for men who have sexual disorders.

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Filed Under: Food Education, Health, Herbs & Spices Tagged With: anti-inflammatory herbs, health benefits of moringa, moringa oleifera, Vitamin B12

Carly Fraser

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Carly Fraser has her BSc (Hons.) Degree in Neuroscience, and is the owner and founder at Live Love Fruit. She currently lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a determined life mission to help inspire and motivate individuals to critically think about what they put in their bodies and to find balance through nutrition and lifestyle. She has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals to re-connect with their bodies and learn self-love through proper eating habits and natural living. She loves to do yoga, dance, and immerse herself in nature.

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Comments

  1. Deanne Johnson says

    Jan 8, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    Where can a person buy this moringa? I have never seen it in my local stores. Can a person grow it?

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    • Carly Fraser says

      Jan 10, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      You can also find it powdered at health food stores, or google it to order online!

      Reply
  2. Therese LaChapelle says

    Dec 15, 2018 at 5:21 pm

    Where to get moringa products and how to take them, Carly?

    Reply
    • Carly Fraser says

      Dec 16, 2018 at 9:00 am

      Moringa can be found in health food stores or online, just make sure it is organic! Take it according to the directions on the package 🙂

      Reply

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