Moringa

Moringa Oleifera or Drumstick tree is a commonly occurring tree in tropical, subtropical regions of India and has a wide variety of species occurring across various regions. Moringa cultivation does not require too much water and hence the tree grows well in semi-arid regions also. Other common names for the tree are horseradish tree and Benzolive tree.

Moringa has many important vitamins and minerals. The leaves have 7 times more vitamin C than oranges and 15 times more potassium than bananas. It also has calcium, protein, iron, and amino acids, which help your body heal and build muscle.

It’s also packed with antioxidants, substances that can protect cells from damage and may boost your immune system. There’s some evidence that some of these antioxidants can also lower blood pressure and reduce fat in the blood and body.

So far, much of the research on moringa has used animals as test subjects. We don’t know if the results would be the same with humans. Researchers are working to find out exactly how extracts from this tree affect people,but early studies show it may help with:

• Cholesterol
• Arthritis
• High blood pressure
• Liver damage caused by medicines
• Stomach ulcers
• Asthma
• Wound healing
• Ulcerative colitis
• Diarrhea
• Anema
• Weight Loss