Placed side-by-side with its more colorful counterparts, Moringa oleiferatree (also known as the moringa tree) doesn’t elicit oohs and aahs. The leaves are small, the trunk is ordinary.
The sturdy tree grows is ubiquitous in tropical countries, and withstands harsh weather conditions like drought and frost.
But don’t let looks deceive you. The moringa might as well be tagged as the Miracle Tree because its health benefits are wide-ranging.
A review of the nutrients found in moringa and its uses in medicine showed that the lowly plant deserves more credit than ever. The study, funded by the Beijing Academy of Food Sciences, showed that no part of the moringa is wasted when it comes to health.
It’s good nutrition
The study found that those tiny leaves are small but terrible. They’re packed with calcium, potassium, zinc, magnesium, iron, and copper.
Moringa also contains beta-carotene, which is converted into Vitamin A which could help the elderly strengthen their lungs.
It also has forms of vitamin B like folic acid, pyridoxine, and nicotinic acid, and vitamins C, D and E. Moringa can prevent disease because of it phytochemicals, like tannins, sterols, terpenoids, flavonoids, saponins, anthraquinones, and alkaloids.
It reduces sugar and is rich in anti-cancer agents like glucosinolates, isothiocyanates, glycoside compounds and glycerol-1-9-octadecanoate.
That’s not all. Moringa leaves can help reduce obesity since it has a low-calorie value. The fibrous pods treat digestive problems and can even thwart colon cancer. (Related: 5 foods and spices to keep your immune system strong when fighting cancer.) (MORE)
Source: Natural News
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