Although most time we are aware of health benefits for different natural sources, we tend to not give much importance to it, this can also be due to unavailability of the same in a different region.
Recent days, I have been repeatedly told on Moringa leaves benefit by different people to me, and I was trying to google on the same, Moringa in Tamil(South Indian Language) called “Murugai” the leaf of the “Drumstick plant”. Amazing, how Moringa was derived from Murungai, and I came to know just lately.
Moringa oleifera is a plant that is often called the drumstick tree, the miracle tree, the ben oil tree, or the horseradish tree.
Moringa Olifera is also called the tree of life
What is in moringa?
Moringa has medicinal properties and contains many healthful compounds.
Moringa contains many healthful compounds such as:
vitamin A
vitamin B1 (thiamine)
B2 (riboflavin)
B3 (niacin), B-6
folate and ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
calcium
potassium
iron
magnesium
phosphorus
zinc
It is also extremely low in fats and contains no harmful cholesterol.
Highlights:
Protecting and nourishing skin and hair
Treating edema, Protecting the liver
Preventing and treating cancer
Treating stomach complaints such as constipation, gastritis, and ulcerative colitis.
Fighting against bacterial diseases
Bone health