Moringa oleifera: properties, benefits and uses of the "miracle tree"

Moringa oleifera, properties and benefits. Moringa oleifera, also known as the "miracle tree", is a plant belonging to the Moringaceae family. Its greatest diffusion concerns the tropical and equatorial areas of the planet. It can reach 10 meters in height and is characterized by white flowers and emerald green leaves.



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La moringa oleifera, Also known as "Miraculous tree", is a plant belonging to the Moringaceae family. Its greatest diffusion concerns the tropical and equatorial areas of the planet.



It can reach 10 meters in height and is characterized by white flowers and emerald green leaves.

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Vitamins and minerals

His own leaves, due to their content of beneficial nutrients, they have allowed the moringa to receive the fame of powerful natural remedy for the safeguard of health. The whole plant is edible, but it is mainly its leaves that are used for human nutrition.

This is due to their richness in vitamins, proteins and minerals. Moringa leaves can be eaten raw in salads, or cooked, as we would do in the case of spinach. Moringa leaves are distinguished by their high content of vitamins and mineral salts: contain triple the potassium compared to bananas e 8 times the vitamin C present in the oranges. Moringa also contains Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin K and B vitamins.

Aphrodisiac properties

Also not to be underestimated are the properties of fruits of moringa. Traditional medicine attributes to them a real aphrodisiac power, which both men and women can benefit from. The fruits are eaten after boiling their pods, which are known as "drum sticks".

Protein

The protein content of moringa especially concerns its own semi. A very tasty oil and suitable for human consumption. Moringa oil has a very important feature: does not go rancid. After the oil is extracted, one is obtained from the seeds residual paste from the high protein content, which is complete: that is, it has all the amino acids necessary for our body for its proper functioning. The moringa contains 18 amino acids e 9 essential amino acids.



Property

Le beneficial properties attributed to moringa are really numerous. It is rich in substances antioxidants and anti-inflammatory that make it effective in protecting the immune system, promoting good circulation and healthy digestion, rebalancing the metabolism, adjust i hormone levels, treat acne and ensure softer skin. Its curative uses in the field of natural medicine range from the treatment of colds and fever to use in the treatment of inflammation and digestive problems or hypertension.

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Moringa is used both in food and in cosmetics to obtain products with a high nutritional content, or suitable for taking care of the skin in a natural way, through the use of specific creams. As for nutrition, moringa is used for the preparation of juices and supplements suitable, for example, to promote healthy blood circulation and to maintain normal levels of glucose in the blood.


Among supplements we find the dust extracted from moringa leaves, which can be used in various ways: in addition to juices and smoothies, in preparation of infusions or as a condiment. Moringa powder is helpful in facilitating the sonno and to improve milk production duringnursing. Moringa-based products can be purchased online and and from authorized distributors.


Controindicazioni

Among the edible parts of moringa, in addition to the fruits, leaves and flowers, which can be eaten fresh in salads, we find the roots. However, there are some contraindications regarding the alimentary use of the roots, due to the presence of a alkaloid, Called spirochina, which could interfere with nerve transmission. For this reason, excessive consumption of moringa roots, which are usually used in cooking as a flavoring, is not recommended.

Marta Albè

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