Moringa the miracle tree

If you think a simple answer to complex health problems can’t possibly be found in one source much less a natural source? Think again. Moringa porpularly called the ‘miracle tree', could be just what you need. For centuries people in many countries have used moringa leaves as traditional food with medicinal uses for common ailment. Clinical studies all around the world have began to suggest that many of these claims are valid. More energy, less cholesterol, normal blood sugar, firm skin, smooth joints, increased breast milk supply and wart-free skin are among the praises sung by moringa users.

The multi-nutritional moringa
At the present moringa is the most natural existing plant on earth with the highest amount of natural disease preventing nutrients and even all the essential amino acids that the body needs. Moringa contains more than 90 nutrients, many of which are anti-oxidants, anti-aging, anti-inflamatory, anthelmintic, detoxifier and outstanding immune builder. This nutrient rich plant is making its way into the homes of an increasing number of people in the world every day. Why? Sheer nutritional value, they just can’t deny that they feel better when they use it. Till date no prove of side effects is recorded because this is a natural plant with natural nutrient that the human body recognizes, and not a drug. Moringa is been use to fight malnutrition and childhood related blindness, as well as reducing infant mortality in many under developed nations by different organizations. Moringa is even being used to nourish AIDS patients in different part of the world.


Most people have heard of moringa but they don’t really know the details of why this plant is truly one of the best food source on the plant. For example did you know that gram for gram, dried moringa leaves contains 10 times the vitamin A of carrots, 0.5 times the vitamin C of oranges, 17  times the calcium of milk, 15 times the potassium of banana, 25 times the iron of spinach and 9 times the protein of yogurt. Moringa has 18 amino acids, including the eight essentials you know, the ones your body can’t survive without but can’t manufacture on its own; they must be supplied through diet. But it’s also important to recognize that much of the healing phytochemical content in these superfoods is simply unknown. Scientists haven’t isolated and named all the nutrients found in these plants. The most important thing about the nutrients in Moringa leaf powder is that they are from a natural source. The vitamin and calcium supplements that we are taking are not fully absorbed by the body. This is mainly because the human body can differentiate between the natural nutrients and the synthetic ones. And moreover, the vitamins or minerals, when taken separately will not help much. In other words, the human body will reap the benefit only when the Vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other nutrients are taken together. Moringa leaf powder contains and provides the necessary vitamins with micro and macro minerals for proper cell and general  body function.

 Nutritional Values of dry moringa leaves per 100 grams
Moisture (%)    7.5              Fe (mg)       28.2
Calories (Kcal)     205.0      S (mg)                  870.0
Protein (g)    27.1               Vitamin A (mg)        16.3
Fat (g)     2.3                      Vitamin B1 (mg)      2.6
Carbohydrate (g)  38.2       Vitamin B2 (mg)      20.5
Fiber (g)         19.2             Vitamin B3 (mg)      8.2
Calcium (g)    2,003            Vitamin C (mg)      17.3
Magnesium (g)    368          Vitamin E (mg)     113
Phosphorus (mg)  204         Oxalic acid (mg)       1.6
Potassium (mg)   1324         Amino Acids (mg)  10,452
Cupper (mg)     0.6 
Zinc (mg)     3.29
Minerals (g)      0.0

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF MORINGA LEAVES
According to India’s old tradition of medicines, the leaves of the moringa tree could treat at least 300 diseases. Records of its use date back to 150 B.C., its known in 82 countries by 210 different names, prevalent among these names is the “Miracle tree’’.
  Moringa treats upset stomach, gastric ulcers, skin disease, lowers blood sugar, increases bone density, treats nervous conditions, diabetes, fatigue, hay fever, impotence, edema, cramps hemorrhoids  increase lactation, heals headaches, sore gum, strengthens eyes, brain, gall stones, digestive, respiratory system, is a blood cleanser and builder. This never die tree gives relief from high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, obesity, cholesterol, tumors, cancer, lumps, arthritis, auto-immune diseases, glaucoma, blindness, skin diseases, prostate enlargement and prostate cancer, hepatitis, depression chronic fatigue and irritable bowel syndrom.
Moronga is particularly useful for the following
Anemia, anxiety, asthma, pimples and blackheads, blood impurities, high or low blood pressure, bronchitis, catarrh, chest congestion, cholera, colitis, conjunctivitis, cough, diabetes, diarrhea, dysentery, eye and ear infections, malaria fever typhoid fever, glandular swelling, gonorrhea, head aches, hepatitis, intestinal worms, jaundice, lactation problem, pain in joints, respiration disorders, scurvy, semen deficiency and male potency, skin infections, sore throat, sores, sprain, stomach ulcers, tuberculosis, tumor, urinary disorders, toothache, nervous debility, intermittent fever, spleen enlargement, skin infection, blood clotting, constipation, diuretic and tonic, homeostasis, insomnia and sleeplessness, anti-tumor, anti-inflamatory, detoxification, strengthens immune system, reducing fine lines/wrinkles on skin, appetite suppressant, milk enhancer, natural antibiotic, mild stroke.
MORINGA AND HIV/AIDS
The essential nutrients found in moringa leaf powder (such as Vitamin C, E, A, elements Zinc, Iron, selenium) can stimulate and boost the immune system and fight infections of people living with HIV/AIDS and thereby improve their health and life span. 
MORINGA  AND OBESITY (WEIGHT LOSS)
Moringa  acts as an appetite suppressant. Dieters are using moringa to control their weight because it gives them the energy to remain active while suppressing their appetite and food cravings. Moringa is a food so it is totally safe, as opposed to prescription drugs. Most people take it in the morning on an empty stomach and go strong all morning without hunger pangs. Most dieters claim that they have to ‘‘remember to eat’’.
MORINGA AND SPORTS
Athletes all over the world boost their performance ability by taking huge quantities of the leaf to keep them fit both mentally and physically. It is their secret weapon. In America it is being used by athletes, musicians and actors as a performance enhancer. Many athletes report that when their opponents are fading out at the end of the game, they remain strong all through to the end. This is especially true for their mental intensity.
 MORINGA AND DIABETES
 An extract of the leaf has been  shown to be effective in lowering blood sugar levels. Pure powdered leaf of moronga has been shown, within three hours of ingestion, to lower blood sugar levels. When larger doses were taking the effect increases. General moringa when combine with healthy lifestyle choices that normalizes body PH can help one reverse diabetes.
 MORINGA AND HYPERTENSION
Body PH, stress, high refine salt intake, fluid retention due to improper waste removal are the major causes of increased body pressure. Natural Potassium and calcium play an important role in stabilizing body PH, restrict sodium and in effect water retention or edema their normalizing blood pressure. Moringa as a natural source of this important nutrient helps to reduce blood pressure. High amount of potassium in the moringa helps to reduce the absorption of sodium. The first natural occurring thiocarbamates, novel hypotensive agents niazinin A, niazinin B and niazimicin were  also isolated from moringa.
MORINGA AND BREAST FEEDING WOMEN
Moringa has been clinically proven to increase the production of breast milk whether it is consumed before or after the birth of the baby. Breast milk is the natural and complete food for the infants. Breast feeding promotes health, helps to prevent diseases and reduce health care and feeding costs. A low calcium diet can harm the supporting structures around teeth and gums, especially for nursing mothers and their infants, moringa contains 17 times the calcium in milk and so helps the mother to overcome this effects. Also moringa with 25 times the iron in spinach prevent the deficiency syndrome of iron in lactating mothers.
MORINGA AND SKIN BEAUTY
Taking moringa leaves regularly as a tea or in food will help lowers the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. Moringa leaves are packed full of vitamin A & E, anti-oxidants, and amino acids. All these have anti-aging affects on the body and promote a healthier and younger looking skin.
MORINGA AND FERTILITY
Any deficiency of selenium, zinc, copper, magnesium can cause infertility. Moringa contains all of them and have been proven to boost male potency and improve fertility problems.
MORINGA AND CANCER
Nutrition deficiency due high intake of processed devitalize food, accumulated waste in the body, and chemical toxins from even household products that enters our body are the leading causes of cancer. For preventive measures, moringa with its high phytochemical niaziminin, this is found to have molecular components that can prevent the development of cancer cells.
MORINGA AND CHILDREN
International organization such as the church world service is just one among many relief organizations that promotes the use of moringa to fight childhood malnutrition in African countries others are  Tree for life in Kansas the Andrew Mellon foundation. These organizations have done their homework: they’ve seen the scientific studies, and they’re seeing firsthand the difference moringa can make in the health of individuals all over the world. It’s making great strides against hunger and malnutrition, as well as infant mortality. The problem with malnutrition with children is that most children are not consuming the healthy foods instead they are attracted towards the mal-nutrient snack foods due to extreme process involve in processing these fast foods. These factor will lead to decrease in the nutritional profile of the children. Moringa can supplement this nutrient deficiency in children to the extend that it is one of the riches plant sources of Vitamins and minerals.
MORINGA AND STOMACH ULCER
Medical reseach shows that compounds found in moringa leaf have strong natural antibiotic activity against the bacteria (H. Pyroli) that causes stomach ulcer. Moringa also has wound healing properties that enable it to heal even internal wet wounds naturaly without the side effects from antibiotic drugs.
MORINGA AND MILD STROKE
High blood pressure is the most important risk factor for stroke. Very high pressure can cause a break in a weakened blood vessel, which then bleeds in the brain. This causes a stroke. Moringa contains vitamin C which helps support the body’s production of nitric oxide, which is critical to normal blood pressure. Calcium is needed for smooth muscle relaxation and concentration, increased consumption of moringa can have direct effect on blood vessels. Its best to get your calcium from your diet, studies have shown that compared with synthetic supplements, Natural dietary calcium has twice the benefits for blood pressure.

  THE BRIDGE TO BETTER HEALTH IS THROUGH BETTER NUTRITION
Humans need about 40 different nutrients to be healthy. Under-nurishment through bad eating and cooking habits or over-eating  of processed food both have harmful consequences on the health of the individual. As humans , we can either become locked into the complexities and variabilities of disease mechanism which are infinite and can keep science busy for years; or we can address the one unchangeable law of nature, that good health and healing cannot take place in a toxic nutritionally deficient environment. As a nutritional additive, add one to two spoonful(s) of moringa leaf powder to rice, soups and sauces just before serving or prepare herbal teas with moringa.
God has given us everything we need, especially for health and nutrition. The problem is that we prefer man-made chemically synthesized remedies. We fear powerful healing plant options. We fear what is natural, and the truth is science is now proving them to be the better option.
   ’’Know the truth and it will set you free’’