Moringa Oleifera is a tree belonging to the plant family Moringaceae.
It has over 90 nutritional compounds of which 46 are anti-oxidants and 36 are anti-inflammatories. Moringa
has been used as far back as 150 AD.
Moringa is rich in vitamins such as; Vitamin A (Beta Carotene), Vitamin B1
(Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B6 Pyrodixine), Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic
Acid), Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin E (Tocopherol) and Vitamin K.
Minerals present in Moringa include Calcium, Copper, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium,
Manganese and Zinc. Calcium is one of the most important minerals for the growth, maintenance, and reproduction of the human
body. Blood coagulation, transmission of nerve impulses, muscle contraction and relaxation, normal heart beat, stimulation
of hormone secretion, activation of enzyme reactions, as well as other functions, all require small amounts of calcium.
Moringa is the richest source of Calcium from a plant material and Moringa
has 17 times more Calcium than that of milk, helps to prevent the occurrence of osteoporosis during old age and strengthen
the bones of the young and middle age people.
Moringa, with 25 times more Iron than that of Spinach, helps in the formation
of hemoglobin and myoglobin, which carry the oxygen in the blood and the muscle. Moringa with 15 times the potassium
in Banana assists in the regulation of the acid-base and water balance in the blood and the body tissues.
Moringa is a powerful sources of natural antioxidant. Antioxidants supply
the free atoms needed by the human body and mitigate the effect of free radicals. This powerful antioxidant property helps
in preventing the formation of malignancy. Moringa leaves are rich in Flavonoids, a class of powerful antioxidants. The major
antioxidants present are Quercetin, Kaempferol, Beta-Sitosterol, Caffeoylquinic acid and Zeatin. Powerful antioxidants play
a major role in controlling the symptoms of aging process and improves the cardiovascular health.
Moringa leaves and fruits are loaded with phytonutrients. Phytonutrients
are certain organic components of plants, and these components are thought to promote human health. The phytonutrients present
in Moringa include, Alpha-carotene, Beta-Carotene, Beta-crypm toxanthin, Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Chlorophyll. Phytonutrients
flushtoxins from the body, purifies the liver, helps to strengthen the immune system, helps in rebuilding the red blood cells .
Potential Benefits of Moringa Leaf:
- Increases immune function
- Provides nourishment to the eyes brain
- Boosts metabolism
- Promotes health cells
- Promotes natural Serum cholesterol.
- Promotes the normal functioning of the liver and the kidney.
- Beautifies the skin
- Booosts energy
- Powerful antioxidant
- Promotes healthy circulatory system
- Contain anti-inflammatory nutrients
- Gives a sense of well being
- Natural blood sugar support
Individuals ingesting Moringa say that their ulcers are healed, tumors restricted, there are reduction in the arthritis
pains and inflammations, controlled blood pressure, the skin problems are restored, and finally they have stronger defenses
against diseases.
The oil in Moringa is packed with powerful antioxidants or free radical neutralizers that provide extra-cellular antioxidant
or free-radical neutralizing benefits to the skin.
A combination of powerful antioxidants is more effective than a
single antioxidant. Moringa oil is a very stable healthy carrier oil. It is a powerful antioxidant with excellent skin
smoothing properties.
Moringa used as an oil soothes and softens dry skin. It also has nourishing and emollient. Moringa
oil is rich in oleic acid with excellent moisturizing, cleansing and nourishing properties makes this ideal for
use in skincare, hair care, soap and massage products.
