Moringa oleifera has an impressive
range of medicinal uses with high nutritional value and medicinal
benefits. Different parts of this plant contain a profile of important
minerals, and are a good source of protein, vitamins, beta-carotene,
amino acids and various phenolics. The Moringa plant provides a rich and
rare combination of zeatin, quercetin, beta-sitosterol, caffeoylquinic
acid and kaempferol.
Moringa can act as cardiac and
circulatory stimulants, possess antitumor, antipyretic, antiepileptic,
antiinflammatory, antiulcer, antispasmodic, diuretic, antihypertensive,
cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective,
antibacterial and antifungal activities, and are being employed for the
treatment of different ailments in the indigenous system of medicine.
Moringa Leaves Medicinal uses and benefits
• Leaves rubbed against the temple can relieve headaches.
• To stop bleeding from a shallow cut, apply a poultice of fresh leaves.
• There is an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect when applied to wounds or insect bites.
• Extracts can be used against bacterial or fungal skin complaints.
• Leaf tea treats gastric ulcers and diarrhoea.
• Eating Moringa food products is good for those suffering from malnutrition due to the high protein and fibre content.
* Leaves treat fevers, bronchitis, eye and ear infections, inflammation of the mucus membrane
* The iron content of the leaves is high, and they are reportedly prescribed for anemia in the Philippines.
* Dried Moringa leaves treat diarrhoea in Malawi, Africa.
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The powder ground from the seeds is also used in the treatment of
scurvy skin diseases (common bacterial infections of the skin).
Moringa Flowers Medicinal uses and benefits
• Flower juice improves the quality and flow of mothers’ milk when breast feeding.
• Flower juice is useful for urinary problems as it encourages urination.
* In Haiti, villagers boil Moringa flowers in water and drink the tea as a powerful cold remedy.
Moringa Pods Medicinal uses and benefits
• If eaten raw, pods act as a de-wormer and treat liver and spleen problems and pains of the joints.
• Due to high protein and fibre content they can play a useful part in treating malnutrition and diarrhoea.
Moringa Seeds Medicinal uses and benefits
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Used for their antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties to treat
arthritis, rheumatism, gout, cramp, sexually transmitted diseases and
boils. The seeds are roasted, pounded, mixed with coconut oil and
applied to the problem area. Seed oil can be used for the same
ailments.
• Roasted seeds and oil can encourage urination.
• They can also be used as a relaxant for epilepsy.
Moringa
seeds are effective against skin-infecting bacteria Staphylococcus
aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. They contain the potent antibiotic
and fungicide terygospermin.
Moringa roots, bark and gum Medicinal uses and benefits
The
roots and the bark have all of the properties described above but are
more concentrated. Therefore much more care should be taken if using
them as medicines.
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The roots and bark are used for cardiac and circulatory problems, as a
tonic and for inflammation. The bark is an appetizer and digestive.
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In Senegal and India, roots are pounded and mixed with salt to make a
poultice for treating rheumatism and articulars pains. In Senegal, this
poultice is also used to relieve lower back or kidney pain
• Fodder-branches
• Fodder-branches
* The alkaloid spirachin (a nerve paralysant) has been found in the roots.
* The gum is diuretic, astringent and abortifacient and is used against asthma.
Moringa Oil Medicinal uses and benefits
* Oil of Ben is used for hysteria, scurvy, prostate problems and bladder troubles.
* Villagers in Oman use Moringa oil to treat stomach disorders. They also use it in perfume and hair oil.
Moringa & Ayurveda Medicinal uses and benefits
Uses
every part of the Moringa Tree and considers it one of the most
valuable and useful plants. The ayurvedic medicine of India has many
uses for Moringa Tree products, such as a natural antibiotic, an aid in
childbirth, for treating liver disorders, and many other uses.
Moringa & Siddha Medicinal uses and benefits
In
Siddha medicine says that the leaves are full of medicinal properties.
The drumstick seeds are used as a sexual virility drug for treating
erectile dysfunction in men and also in women for prolonging sexual
activity.
Medicinal properties of Moringa oleifera: An overview of promising healer
Moringa oleifera Lam. is a
small size tree with approximately 5 to 10 m height. It is cultivated
all over the world due to its multiple utilities. Every part of Moringa
is used for certain nutritional and/or medicinal propose. Besides
being a good source of protein, vitamins, oils, fatty acids,
micro-macro minerals elements and various phenolics, it is also
reported as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer,
cardiovascular, hepatoprotective, anti-ulcer, diuretic,
antiurolithiatic, and antihelmintic. Its multiple pharmaceutical
effects are capitalized as therapeutic remedy for various diseases in
traditional medicinal system. Further research on this charismatic
healer may lead to the development of novel agents for various
diseases. This study provides a brief overview about medicinal
potential of Moringa and its future as a component of modern medicinal
system. This study concludes that Moringa needs legitimate appraisal
to establish its pharmaceutical knack in modern medicine.
Medicinal properties and Benefits of Moringa
Moringa
has enormous medicinal potential, which has long been
recognized in the Ayurvedic and Unani system (Mughal et al., 1999).
Nearly every part of this plant, including root, bark, gum, leaf, fruit
(pods), flowers, seed, and seed oil have been used for various
ailments in the indigenous medicine
Moringa Benefits Antimicrobial and Antihelmintic Activity
Antimicrobial components of Moringa have
been validated after the discovery of inhibitory activity against
several microorganisms. In a recent study, aqueous extracts of Moringa was found to be inhibitory against many pathogenic bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in dose dependent manner
Moringa Benefits Anti-inflammatory activity
Moringa plant parts have
substantial anti-inflammatory activity. For instance, the root extract
exhibits significant anti-inflammatory activity in carrageenan induced
rat paw oedema
Considering potent anti-inflammatory activity of Moringa plant,
it can be surmised that this plant shows profound influence on
inflammation associated diseases and resultant symptoms. As a
consequence, this plant shows beneficial effects on asthma, pain, and
other resultant symptoms.
Moringa Benefits Antipyretic activity
As a result of anti-inflammatory action of Moringa bioactive
constituents, the antipyretic activity can be hypothesized. A study
was designed to assess antipyretic effect of ethanol, petroleum ether,
solvent ether and ethyl acetate extracts of Moringa seeds
using yeast induced hyperpyrexia method. Paracetamol was used as
control during the study. Not surprisingly, ethanol and ethyl acetate
extracts of seeds showed significant antipyretic activity in rats
Moringa Health Benefits Conclusion
Medicinal potential of Moringa is enormous and difficult to cover in a single article, despite this current article provided glimpses of Moringa applications
for performing appraisal of this promising nutrition and medicinal
plant. Although, many bioactive compounds have been discovered from Moringa,
still the knowledge is in infancy, in term of its total reserve.
Perhaps, future rigorous studies directed towards the detection, and
commercialization of Moringa bioactive compounds can lead to
the development of remedies for several ailments. Thus, it can also
prove the validity of traditional utility of Moringa in various folklores.
Here some impressive bynames given to the Moringa tree
Moringa
The Tree of Life
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Moringa
The Never Die Tree
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Moringa
The Magic Tree
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Moringa
The Tree of Paradise
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Moringa
The Miracle Tree
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Moringa
Mothers' Best Friend
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