Moringa is an amazing tree that is native to sub tropical and tropical regions, and is very popular in India and Africa.The genus Moringa Oleifera tree is the most popular and well known species of the moringa plant. Moringa trees are also known as the Drumstick Tree due to it's long drumstick like seed pods and the Horseradish Tree because of the roots likeness to horseradish in taste. All parts of the moringa tree have been used in native tribal lore and medicine for centuries and is widely used today. The leaves and seeds of the moringa tree contain all of the essential amino acids, antioxidants, and superb nutrition such as 4x the potassium of bananas, 4x the fiber of oats, 14x the calcium of milk, 9x the iron of spinach, 2x the vitamin A in carrots, and 2x the protein in yogurt! Ground seeds of the moringa plant have also been used as a water purifier because it coagulates with the large particles of impurities making it easier to separate.
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Edible moringa oil is extracted from the seeds and is know as ben oil, due to it's high concentration in benehic acid. Because of the high amount of antioxidants, the moringa oil has a low rancidity rate and has the shelf life of at least 5 years! In many countries where moringa trees grow, the leaves and young fruit are used in various culinary dishes. Also, in West Bengal, India, sonina moringa oleifera flowers are used to make a delicacy dish called sonina ful. Even the moringa seeds have been made into a bio-diesel alternative fuel! The moringa tree has been known as the "Tree of Life" because it is one of natures most nutritional foods and can provide plentiful health benefits.
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Surprisingly enough, the moringa plant does not loose any of it's nutritional benefits when harvested! Moringa leaves and seeds are picked and sun dried then usually ground to a green, leaf powder. To exract the moringa oil, the seeds of the tree must be pressed, then the seed cake left over may be used as fertilizer, animal feed. No need for waste!
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As mentioned earlier, the moringa tree grows in areas across and around the equator line such as Africa and India, South America, and the Philippines. India is actually the largest producer of Sonina Moringa. This tree grows right where it is needed! Many of the people where moringa is indigenous to, are impoverished and malnourished. Thank goodness they have one of natures most resourceful plant growing in their backyard. It is astonishing to see that such a wonderful health packed plant is native to the most nutrition needing countries.
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There are many manufactures that can sell you moringa leaf powder and moringa seeds. There are no known ill effects of ingesting any part if the moringa oleifera plant. Even pregnant and nursing mothers are able to take moringa leaf powder supplements and receive it's super power nutrient blessings safely and even pass them on to their baby! Moringa leaf powder can be sold in cap forms, or loose bulk form. The daily recommended dose of pure moringa leaves is about one teaspoon or around 500mg. Check your local health foods store or online for moringa leaf and moringa seed supplements and start enjoying the benefits of this miracle super-food.
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As mentioned earlier, the moringa tree grows in areas across and around the equator line such as Africa and India, South America, and the Philippines. India is actually the largest producer of.... Learn more at Moringa and Essential Amino Acids
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