The Moringa Oleifera tree is native to the Himalayas but is now widely used in places such as Africa, India, South America and many other places. The Moringa Oleifera tree has hundreds of nutritional and medicinal uses.
Although the entire tree is used the leaves in particular have powerful health benefits. The Moringa leaves contain greater amounts of essential nutrients than can be found in most healthy foods. They contain more than seven times the amount of vitamin C than found in oranges. They have more calcium than is found in milk, as much as four times more.
Moringa Leaves also have more vitamin A than a carrot, more potassium than a banana, and more protein than milk. Moringa leaves are also high in vitamin B and iron.
The leaves can be used in a variety of ways. The leaves can be cooked, eaten fresh, or as dried Moringa supplement powder that can be stored for long periods without losing any of its nutritional value. Moringa leaves have been proven to help people who struggle with diabetes. Extracts from the leaf have been shown to help lower the levels of blood sugar within a certain time period of being ingested.
Moringa leaves are also used topically to treat minor infections. The leaf has an antibiotic property known as Pterygospermin which is a fungicidal and bacterial compound. The leaves help the skin heal from sores, cuts, scrapes and rashes. Moringa leaves may also help the skin fight against the effects of aging.
They can also be used to help boost energy and mental alertness. Because Moringa leaves contain large amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants they help to give your body an overall feeling of wellness. The leaves promote a healthier immune system and allow the body to function better.
