HEALTH BENEFITS OF MALUNGGAY (MORINGA OLEIFERA)

Moringa malunggay is known as the 'Miracle Tree' because all its parts are beneficial for health. It is also called Drumstick Tree and in the Philippines, it is known as malunggay.

Malunggay helps increase breastmilk production for most moms. Malunggay is also very rich in nutrients. A gram of malunggay has more calcium than a gram of milk, has more vitamin C than an orange, and more iron than spinach.
  1. The leaves of this plant proved to be a good source of calcium, iron, ascorbic acid and phosphorus. It helps strengthens our immune systems.
  2. The seeds, the young pods, and the flowers have been established to benefit individuals as far as anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, circulatory stimulations, and such other activities that are most beneficial to mankind, are concerned. The seed is also used to clean dirty or polluted water.
  3. Also used for sores,ulcers, snake bites, and an anti scorbutic. 
  4. The lactation enhancing effects of malunggay leaves as evidenced by a greater increase in maternal serum prolactin levels. Hence there are studies shows that it is good source for breastfeeding mothers to produce an ample amount of milk for their babies. 
  5. It is a potent antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal. Its leaves have a compoung called pterygospermin which is medically known to have antimicrobial properties.
  6. Moringa leaves have 4 times more Beta-Carotene than that of carrots, 17 times more calcium than that of milk and 25 times more iron than that of Spinach. 
  7. Moringa Leaves and pods contain 90+ nutrients and 46 antioxidants.
  8. Malunggay or Moringa has been shown in studies to have an anti-tumor capacity. Moringa contains benzyl isothiocyanate that have chemoprotective and anti-cancer properties.
  9. Moringa is also said to balance sugar levels, hence it is helpful in the fight against diabetes.
  10. It is a good source of vitamins because it was said to contain 18 amino acids and it is a good source of fiber and roughage.
  11. It helps restores skin conditions, controls blood pressure, relieves headaches and migraines.
  12. Can helpstrengthen the eye muscles.
  13. Can help heal inflammation of joints and tendons.
  14. Can prevent intestinal worms
  15. Can help increase semen counts
  16. It has anti-cancer compounds (phytochemicals) that help stop the growth of cancer cells.
  17. It helps us to relax and promotes good night sleep
Source: 
"Health Benefits Of Moringa Malunggay: Top Herbal Plant For Cancer Prevention, Nutrition, Fighting Microbes And Blood Sugar Control." Youth Health Magzine RSS. N.p., 27 Nov. 2014. Web.
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