• Where Did It Come From?

The moringa tree is native to the tropical and subtropical parts of Africa and Asia. The name itself is derived from murungai, the Tamil word means “drumstick”. It contains 13 species from tropical and subtropical climates that range in size from tiny herbs to massive trees. Moringa species grow quickly in various types of environments.

Moringa oleifera is a small, fast-growing evergreen or deciduous tree that usually grows as high as 9 m, with a soft and white wood and corky and gummy bark. Leaves are longitudinally cracked leaves, 30-75 cm long main axis and its branch jointed, glandular at joints, leaflets are glabrous and entire.

The most widely cultivated species is Moringa Oleifera, native to the foothill of the Himalayas in northwestern India. It is a multipurpose tree cultivated throughout the tropics and marketed as a dietary supplement, health food or source for herbalism practices. The leaves are commonly used to make tea. Oils are made from the seeds, while powders can be made from the leaves and roots.

• How Did Our Ancestors Use It?

Moringa Oleifera is also known as the miracle tree, which for centuries has been indicated for traditional medicine. Moringa and its healing potential were documented for the first time around 5000 years ago in the Vedic litrature in India. The moringa seeds are most commonly used to control diabetes in Sultanate of Oman. It is also effectively used for the diabetes related symptoms such as hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia in the Indian sub continent. Traditionally, the oil of this plant is used to treat skin problems such as freckles, itches, and scabies.

Treatment strategies in different diseases are found in several ancient texts of traditional medicines such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The immature seeds are eaten in India and mature seeds are consumed either roasted or fried in Malawi. In traditional herbal medication, the seeds of the plant are mixed with other herbs and used as food for anti-malnutrition.

For centuries and in many cultures around the world, the medicinal usage of the Moringa has been used to treat problems such as skin infections, anaemia, anxiety, asthma, blackheads, blood impurities, bronchitis, catarrh, chest congestion, cholera and many other illnesses. It was also discovered that Moringa oil was used in skin ointments ever since the Egyptian times. The Moringa was claimed to be ‘the most nutrient-rich plant yet discovered’.

• What Does The Modern Science Say?

The Moringa’s incredible medicinal usage which is claimed by many cultures and communities based on real-life experiences are now slowly being confirmed by science. Through research, the Moringa was found to contain many essential nutrients, for instance, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, beta-carotene, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory nutrients and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.

Moringa Oleifera is proven to consist of anti inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-hypertensive, anti-tumor, anti-oxidant, anti-pyretic, anti ulcer, anti-epileptic, diuretic, cholesterol lowering, renal, anti-diabetic and hepatoprotective activities.

It was also found that each different part of the Moringa tree which was studied, be it the fruits, seeds, leaves, flowers, bark and roots. All resulted in the discovery of at least one or in most studies, a number of beneficial nutrients. It was similarly mentioned in an article by the Trees For Life organization that ‘every part of the Moringa tree is said to have beneficial properties that can serve humanity’.

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