Moringa

Moringa is a plant that is native to the sub-Himalayan areas of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. It is also grown in the tropics. The leaves, bark, flowers, fruit, seeds, and root are used to make medicine.

Moringa is used for “anemia; arthritis and other joint pain (rheumatism);asthma; cancer; constipation, diarrhea; epilepsy, stomach pain; stomach and intestinal ulcers; intestinal spasms;  headache; heart problems; high blood pressure; kidney stones; fluid retention; thyroid disorders; and bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections.

Moringa is also used to reduce swelling, as an aphrodisiac,prevent pregnancy boost the immune system, and increase breast milk production. Some people use it as a nutritional supplement or tonic.

Moringa is sometimes applied directly to the skin as a germ-killer or drying agent (astringent). It is also used topically for treating pockets of infection (abscesses), athlete’s foot, dandruff, gum disease (gingivitis), snakebites, warts, and wounds.

Oil from moringa seeds is used in foods, perfume, and hair care products, and as a machine lubricant.

How does it work?

Moringa contains proteins, vitamins, and minerals. As an antioxidant, it seems to help protect cells from damage.

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·         “Tired blood” (anemia).

·         Arthritis.

·         Asthma.

·         Cancer.

·         Constipation.

·         Diabetes.

·         Diarrhea.

·         Epilepsy.

·         Stomach pain 

·         Stomach and intestinal ulcers.

·         Headache.

·         Heart problems.

·         High blood pressure.

·         Kidney stones.

·         Swelling (inflammation).

·         Thyroid disorders.

·         Infections.

·         Increasing breast milk production.

·         As a nutritional supplement.

·         Stimulating immunity.