The Moringa plant, also known as the miracle tree, has been used for thousands of years by primitive cultures to help cure a wide range of illnesses. Lately it has received an incredible amount of attention from the medical community around the world, who praised this plant for its health benefits and nutritional qualities.
Each part of this tree has special properties; be it its leaves, flowers, seeds, bark, sap and pods. Even the oil extracted from the tree has certain properties that are similar to olive oil and does not go rancid.
Moringa is also defined as a superfood, as it not only contains many nutrients, but also phytonutrients. According to Ayurveda, it has several acclaimed benefits, including essential amino acids, and most importantly, it has seven times more potassium than bananas, three times more protein than milk, seven times more vitamin C than orange, and twenty-five times more iron. than spinach.
Not only does it have anti-diabetic properties that can lower sugar levels in the human body, but it also has anti-inflammatory properties and also fights acne.
According to former District Ayurvedic Officer (DAO), Government of Himachal Pradesh, Dr. Hem Raj Gautam, “More people prefer the miracle drink of the moringa plant instead of their usual evening tea or coffee. Moringa Olieifera It is taking over the world as a new natural superfood and is already traditionally used in South India to make tea and add to stews.
These are some of the benefits of Moringa:
Help in weight loss
Consuming moringa aids in weight loss as it reduces fat formation and helps break down fat in the body. Moringa powder has been shown to facilitate weight loss. Several animal studies show that Moringa can reduce body fat.
rich in nutrients
Moringa leaves are super high in nutrients like vitamin A, B6 and C, also Riboflavim. The drumsticks of the plant are rich in iron and its flowers are rich in magnesium.
boost immunity
Moringa is loaded with immunity boosters, especially antioxidants like chlorogenic acid and vitamin C, so it basically helps our body fight disease and boost immunity.
Reduces inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to infection or injury, it is an essential protective mechanism that the body deploys to defend itself, but it can become a major health problem if it continues to occur over a long period of time. Moringa contains a special compound called isothiocyanate which is the main anti-inflammatory compound in the pods and seeds of the plant that reduces inflammation when consumed daily.
It can lower cholesterol levels.
Moringa is very helpful for those suffering from high cholesterol and animal and human based studies have shown that Malinga olefera can lower cholesterol levels when consumed with amaranth. Capsules made from moringa leaves are given to patients with high cholesterol levels.
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