When it comes to nutrition, you should always be well informed. Today we want to tell you about a very useful plant that is used both as a supplement and as a superfood: Moringa.
Moringa is a plant native to the areas of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan but is also grown in the tropics. The leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, seeds and roots are used to make various supplements and preparations.
It is also an important source of livelihood in some parts of the world as it can be grown cheaply and easily and the leaves retain many vitamins and minerals even when dried. In India and Africa it is used in feeding programs to combat malnutrition. Immature green pods (drumsticks) are prepared in a similar way to green beans, while the seeds are removed from more ripe pods and cooked like peas or roasted like walnuts. The leaves are cooked and used like spinach, they are also dried and pulverized to be used as a condiment.
The seed cake that remains after the extraction of the oil is instead used as a fertilizer, to purify the well water and to remove the salt from sea water.
What Moringa is Used For
Moringa is taken orally for ailments such as “tired blood” (anemia), arthritis and other joint pain (rheumatism), asthma, cancer, constipation, diabetes, diarrhea, seizures, stomach pain, stomach and intestinal ulcers, intestinal spasms, headaches, heart problems, high blood pressure, kidney stones, menopausal symptoms, thyroid disorders and infections.
This plant is also taken orally to reduce swelling, as an antioxidant, to prevent spasms, to increase sexual desire (as an aphrodisiac), to strengthen the immune system and to increase the production of breast milk. Some people use it as a food supplement or as a generic tonic. It is also widely used as a diuretic.
Moringa is sometimes applied directly to the skin as an anti germ or drying (astringent) agent. It is also applied to the skin to treat pockets of infection (abscesses), athlete’s foot, dandruff, gum disease (gingivitis), snake bites, warts, and wounds.
Moringa seed oil is used in foods, perfumes and hair care products and as a lubricant for machines.
How Moringa Works and Why
Moringa contains proteins, vitamins and minerals. As an antioxidant, it appears to help protect cells from external damage. It can also help reduce inflammation and reduce pain. Early research shows that taking 3 grams of moringa twice daily for 3 weeks reduces the severity of asthma symptoms and improves lung function in adults with mild to moderate asthma.
One of the most common uses is linked to the increase in the production of breast milk. However, research on the effects of moringa in increasing breast milk production creates some conflict. Some early research shows that moringa increases milk production, while other early research shows no benefit. An analysis of data from five clinical studies shows that moringa moderately increases milk production after one week of use when it is taken on the third day after giving birth. However, it is not clear if moringa is useful when used for longer periods of time, which are those that arouse the most interest in new mothers).
Another area in which research is spending a lot of energy to understand the possible benefits of moringa is that concerning the symptoms of menopause. Early research shows that adding fresh moringa leaves to food for 3 months improves menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and sleep problems in healthy postmenopausal women.
On the other hand, its effectiveness is undoubted when it is used in the fight against malnutrition. Early research shows that adding moringa powder to food for 2 months helps improve weight in malnourished babies. It goes without saying that its use is already being considered in diets designed specifically to combat this condition in the poorest parts of the world.
It is a plant rich in properties and uses that you would do well to keep under control and in consideration for possible future uses.
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