Moringa or Shevga is an ancient Vedic tree. Botanical treasure steeped in ancient wisdom and hailed for its remarkable healing properties. In Vedas, Brahmanas and Puranas, it is mentioned as a healthy food.
As early as 2000 years BC, Moringa has been described as a medicinal herb in India. In the history of Ayurvedic Medicine, one of the oldest healthcare systems in the world, Moringa has been mentioned as a cure for over 300 diseases. It is the sole genus in the flowering plant family Moringaceae. The name is derived from Murungai, the Tamil word for Drumstick, and the plant is commonly referred to as the Drumstick Tree. In Kannada it is called as Nugge.
Moringa leaves contain fibre, fat proteins and minerals like Ca, Mg, P, K, Cu, Fe, and S. Vitamins like Vitamin-A (Beta-carotene), vitamin B-choline, vitamin B1-thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinic acid and ascorbic acid. Various amino acids like Arg, His, Lys, Trp, Phe, Thr, Leu, Met, Ile, Val are present. Phytochemicals like tannins, sterols, saponins, trepenoids, phenolics, alkaloids and flavanoids like quercitin, isoquercitin, kaemfericitin, isothiocyanates and glycoside compounds are present.
Moringa leaves are used to treat Asthma, Anemia, Hyperglycemia, Dyslipidemia,Flu, Heart Burn, Syphilis, Malaria, Pneumonia, Diarrhoea, Headaches, Scurvy, Skin Diseases, Bronchitis, Eye and Ear infections. Also to reduces Blood Pressure and Cholesterol and acts as an Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Neuroprotectant and has Anti-Atherosclerotic agents.
Moringa Health Benefits
A is magical plant for its many benefits. Regular consumption of it is not only known to ward off diseases but the nutritional qualities of this plant make it a perfect food supplement for building health and nutritional deficiencies.
• Highly nutritious: It is loaded with nutrients and minerals and is an excellent source of fibre. It is widely used as an ingredient in health supplements in India and Africa.
• Anaemia prevention: It has also been suggested to be effective in preventing anaemia.
• Benefits for nursing mothers: It has been evidenced a Galactagogue. It improves milk secretion and flow in lactating mothers.
• Promotes weight loss: It contains bioactive agents that has been suggested to possess weight loss benefits. They reduce body weight and improve BMI without any side effects.
• Beneficial for skin and hair: It is an all-encompassing solution for skin and scalp problems. It hydrates and nourishes your skin, improves hair growth, prevents UV damage and delays ageing signs like dark spots, wrinkles and hair greying.
• Reduces blood pressure: Research evidence suggests that Moringa juice contains hypotensive (reducing blood pressure) properties, which is attributed to the flavonoids present in it.
• Improves Alzheimer’s symptoms: Studies indicate that the antioxidants present in Moringa are effective in improving memory and delaying cognition loss in case of Alzheimer’s treatment.
Dry Moringa leaf contains
15 Times The Potassium of Bananas
25 Times The Iron of Spinach
9 Times The Protien of Yogurt
10 Times The Vitamin A of Carrots
12 Times The Vitamin C of Oranges
17 Times The Calcium of Milk
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