ABOUT MORINGA

Take Moringa every day to keep the doctor away!

A single plant with so much benefits: Moringa Oleifera is a well-known multi-purpose plant, of which almost every part is used by humans as food and for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The first known written account of Moringa is to be found in the Ayurveda text of Sushruta Samhita.

The plant’s health benefits are numerous: Moringa contains all essential amino acids (building blocks of protein) needed for the human body, it is high in vitamin, mineral and beneficial oil content, next to having high antioxidant, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer and anti-aging properties.

These benefits together support the body’s natural immune system and fortify the body’s defense system against stress and environmental harm.

Evidence from various cultures and traditions around the world noting Moringa’s ability to aid healing, and is used to treat many illnesses and diseases. These traditional remedies have been supported by laboratory work in the recent decades.

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Anyone considering using Moringa is advised to discuss it with a doctor first. Although there have been very few side effects reported, please read through below risks associated:

For pregnant women: Moringa leaves alone are enough to satisfy the daily iron and calcium needed and is beneficial during pregnancy – however, the root, bark and flowers may possess anti-fertility characteristics in some cases and should be avoided.

For thyroid treatment: though Moringa aids thyroid function, it may create problems during the treatment with any other thyroid medication.

For diabetic medications: because Moringa leaves effectively reduce blood sugar, it may cause too low blood sugar levels.

For blood pressure medication: due to its natural effect on lowering blood pressure, Moringa in combination with drugs may result in a too low blood pressure.