The Moringa tree (Moringa Oleifera), is the only genus in the family Moringaceae.

This plant also known as Drumstick Tree, is a tree which essentially grew in the
Himalayan region of northern India, however is now cultivated in the Pacific and
Caribbean Islands, Africa, Malaysia, Pakistan, Central and South America. Different
parts of this plant such as the leaves, seed, bark, roots, flowers, fruit, and immature
pods work as heart and circulatory stimulants, possess antitumor, antioxidant,
antidiabetic, anti inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antihypertensive, antispasmodic,
antifungal and antibacterial effects, and are being utilized for the therapy of
numerous diseases. Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine (Indias ancient tradition) has
reported on 300 ailments that can be treated with Moringa leaf. As a result of the
positive effects of Moringa, the World health Organization and European Union now
plant and support its cultivation in different locations, including Africa, in order to
combat malnutrition. Moringa oleifera is recognized as a super-food because it
contains many nutrients.

Substances Within the Plant; Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Thiamin,

Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Alpha-Carotene, Beta-Carotene, Calcium, Potassium,
Zinc, Magnesium, Selenium, Copper, Chlorophyll, Alanine, Arginine, Histidine,
Methionine, Tryptophan, Cystine, Tyrosine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Sulfur, Betasitosterol, Glutathione, Caffeoylquinic Acid, Campesterol, Kaempferal, Chromium,
Delta-5-Avenasterol, Delta-7-Avenasterol, Indole Acetic Acid, Indoleacetonitrile,
Kaempferal, Leucine, Stigmasterol, Phenylalanine, Quercetin, Rutin, Lutein,
Zeaxanthin, Myristic-Acid, Palmitic-Acid, Prolamine, Proline, Threonine, Xanthins,
Xanthophyll, Zeatin, Omega 3, Omega 6, Omega 9, Oleic-Acid and Fiber.

Moringa Benefits

Moringa is an angiosperm plant, native of the Indian subcontinent, where its parts
have been used for centuries as food and medicine. The leaves, seeds, bark, root,
fruit, and flowers are used to make drugs. Lab experiments and animal-based
research indicates that the leaf, root, and seed extracts of Moringa oleifera have
hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anticancer, antiviral,
antibacterial, and antifungal activity. Various researches show to the elevation of a
variety of detoxication and antioxidant enzymes and biomarkers as a sequel of
therapy with phytochemicals isolated from Moringa.

High oleic acid content, Moringa oleifera oil penetrates deeply into the skin,
delivering valuable nutrients and assisting the hair and skin retain moisture. Also

Moringa oil, is a preferred oil for the products of cosmetics as it has numerous
antioxidants and documented skin-rejuvenating effects.

There is potential for water- and alcohol-based leaf tinctures to combat diverse
microbial infection, according to a 2011 study reported in the Asian Pacific Journal
of Tropical Medicine. In another study, it was found that Moringa extracts killed
Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Enterobacter
aerogenes bacteria. COX-2 enzyme accounts for inflammation processes and pain.
Moringa oleifera suppresses the COX-2 enzyme (cyclooxygenase-2), which causes
inflammation and the pain associated with it.

The antiatherosclerotic, hypolipidemic and antioxidant effects are believed to aid

avoid cardiovascular ailments. In a study reported in the March 2008 publication of
the Journal of Ethnopharmacology has found that the leaf extracts of Moringa
prevents the formation of plaques in the blood vessels. Compounds present in
Moringa oleifera leaves such carbamate, thiocarbamate, or nitrile, are acetylated
glycosides. Its these compounds that contribute to a lowering activity in blood
pressure. A study reported in Phytotherapy Research in 2006 showed that Moringa
leaf extract had a noteworthy activity in lessening blood pressure levels. The leaves
are thought to have a stabilizing activity on control blood sugar levels. Based on a
study reported in the May 2007 edition of the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and
Nutrition, Moringa leaf may help administer glucose intolerance in diabetes people.

New research examined specific compounds for cancer prophylactic probability. The
related compounds were shown to be strong inhibitors of phorbol ester-induced
Epstein-Barr virus early antigen activation in lymphoblastoid cells. Moringa indicates
anti-cancer activities via apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells and by inhibiting NFkappaB. Research was investigated to spot the antiproliferative and apoptotic
events of Moringa leaf extract using human tumor cell line. Human tumor cells were
cultured in the presence of Moringa oleifera leaf extract at different concentrations
for 48 hrs and the percentage of cell viability was analyzed by MTT assay. Moringa
oleifera leaf extract demonstrated a dose-dependent inhibition of cell proliferation
of human tumor cells.

Moringa Dosage

Typical recommended dose is 400 mg each day.

Unwanted Effects

Moringa oleifera may interact with prescription medicines (inhibits CYP450

enzymes). Moringa extracts have antifertility effects. This plant should not be taken
by women during their childbearing years. Also, Moringa oleifera root bark can
cause violent uterine contractions.