Background

• Moringa oleifera is Native to many cultures in the world especially in Africa and Asia.
• In Nigeria it is known as Okochi egbu/Ikwa oyibo in Igbo; Ewe igbale/Idagbo monoye in Yoruba and; Zogale in Hausa
• All the parts of the Moringa tree have medicinal value; the reason it is called the Tree of Life by some
• The abundance of vital Minerals; Vitamins; and other micro nutrients in Moringa, makes it provide multitude of benefits
• The leaves are the most available part of the plant; it can be used raw and could be dried and pulverized
• The powdered form of the dried leaves has a higher concentration of the inherent nutrients

Uses

• The leaves are added to soups and stew for its flavour and nutritional value
• The raw leaves can be used to garnish salads
• When dried and pulverized it can be preserved for a long period of time
• The dried powdered leaves can be added to already cooked food; yogurt; and other dairy products and pastries

Benefits

• Different cultures benefit from Moringa oleifera differently; yet some values are known and utilized by most peoples.
• According to www.allthingsmoringa.com, Moringa is used in the following Countries for the benefit/s in bracket: Guatemala skin infections, sores; India: anemia, anxiety, asthma, blackheads, blood impurities, bronchitis, catarrh, chest congestion, cholera, conjunctivitis, cough, diarrhea, eye and ear problems; High blood pressure, hysteria, pain in joints, pimples, psoriasis, respiratory disorders, scurvy, semen deficiency, sore throat, sprain, tuberculosis; Malaysia (intestinal worms); Nicaragua (headache, skin infections, sores); Philippines (anemia, glandular swelling, lactation); Puerto Rico (intestinal worms); Senegal (diabetes, pregnancy, skin infections, sores); Venezuela (intestinal worms, colitis, diarrhea, dropsy, dysentery, gonorrhea, jaundice); Other Countries (malaria, stomach ulcers, tumor, urinary disorders, wounds).
• These uses are based on the contents of Moringa:

Vitamin; Mineral; and Nutritional Content of Moringa leaves

All values are per 100 grams of edible portion.

*Figures shown for vitamin A are carotene content for fresh leaves and beta-carotene content for dried leaves.1, 5

Amino Acid Content of Moringa* (All values are per 100 grams of edible portion.)

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• In a research by Ahmad Faizal Abdull Razis et. Al, Moringa has the following properties: Anti Inflammatory; Anti fibrotic/ulcer; Anti tumor; Anti cancer; Anti oxidant; Antimicrobial; Anti hyperglycaemia; and Anti clastogenic
• Moringa oleifera is known to Eliminate constipation; Normalize blood sugar; Heal Ulcers and reduce risk of ulcer; Increase mental clarity; Reduce wrinkles and age lines; Normalize blood pressure; and Strengthen immune system.
• According to the USDA Nutrient Database Moringa contains: