Moringa Oleifera Is the Most Widely Farmed   by Jonaha Knaacik

Moringa oleifera is the most widely farmed variety of the different types of Moringa. It is an amazingly nutritious vegetable tree with a myriad of known uses as well as other uses that are still being discovered. Moringa tree leaves are one of the richest and greatest natural sources of minerals and vitamins on the Earth. Moringa oleifera is a tree that is native to Northern India in the Himalayan Mountains. Its wide variety of uses have caused its cultivation to spread. It can now be found in Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. Moringa is full of a broad spectrum of nutrients and is the most nutrient-dense plant ever studied. The Moringa tree has been called the "Miracle Tree" and no wonder. It is an excellent source of nutrients in ideal concentrations.

The history of Moringa dates back to 150 B.C. Ancient kings and queens used Moringa leaves and fruit in their diet to maintain healthy skin and mental alertness. In the oral tradition of Ayurvedic Medicine in India it says it prevents 300 diseases.

Wherever they have chosen to plant and cultivate this amazing tree they have been able to see health improve in users in a matter of days, not weeks. The leaves of the Moringa tree contain 18 of the 20 amino acids, including all 9 essential amino acids. They have 7 times more vitamin C than an orange, 9 times the protein of yogurt, 4 times the Vitamin A of carrots, 15 times the potassium of bananas, 25 times the iron of spinach and 17 times the calcium of milk. With this nutritional line-up it is not hard to believe that the documented health benefits of consuming moringa oleifera are growing.

The moringa tree grows quickly and thrives in poor soil and drought conditions. The speed with which it grows is second only to common bamboo. And while it is not particularly beautiful to look at it can be harvested from frequently. This is due to not only its quick growth but also due to the quick maturing of the fruit. The branches of the moringa tree are often so full of fruit that they bend down toward the ground with the added weight. All the parts of the tree can be used, the leaves, fruit, seeds, roots, and bark.

The Moringa leaves can be dried and made into a powder. The leaf powder can then be added to other foods. It can also be made into tea or other nutritional beverages. The leaf powder can also be encapsulated and taken like an herbal supplement.

The seeds are pressed to extract oil which is used for a variety of purposes including skin care and cosmetics. The Moringa seeds also have antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. They have been used to treat rheumatism, gout, arthritis and cramps. They have even been effective on skin infections and boils. They roast and pound the seeds then mix them with coconut oil. The ointment is then applied to whatever area has a problem.

The Moringa seeds can also assist in the sanitation of dirty and polluted water. Once the oil has been pressed from the seeds they use the mashed seeds to make a paste. The water is added to the paste and shaken up. The remnants of the seeds attract the impurities of the water so that when the water is then separated out again the grit and microorganisms come out with the leftover pieces of the seeds. Once the water has been cleaned with Moringa seeds, it is ready to be boiled and used for general consumption at this point.

Moringa just can't be beat when it comes to its nutritional impact on the diet. What an exciting plant to learn about and incorporate into your regular diet.

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