What on Earth is Moringa?

Moringa is a type of tree of which there are over 13 documented species. The most
typical of which is Moringa Oleifera. The tree grows in equatorial regions around the
globe (originally from Tamil Nadu. !f you include every part of the tree (leaves"
seed" oil etc. it has over #$ nutrients.
%iven its nutrient density" it&s no wonder the Moringa Tree has long been utili'ed in
(yurvedic medicine and by communities where the Moringa Tree grows naturally for
over 3$$ common ailments and diseases. Many communities use Moringa today to
aid in )ghting malnutrition" increase lactation and to purify water.
!n recent years" Moringa has become commoditi'ed with farms being established
almost anywhere it grows from *entral (merica to (frica to !ndia. Typically" the
leaves are harvested and sold in capsules" teas or in a powder form.
So... Is it a Miracle Tree?
The Moringa Oleifera Tree particularly" is commonly referred to as +The Miracle
Tree.+ The reason is " its nutrient rich properties but really it got this name from a
publication issued by the National !nstitute of Medicine in ,$$- naming Moringa the
+.lant of the /ear+ and the branding of the tree on account of emerging products on
the mar0et. The article included the following in its description Moringa could1
+...save millions of lives+
+purify polluted water wor0ing as a coagulant and as an anti2microbial+
provide +an e3cellent source of protein and iron+
+be consumed as a tea and as a nutritious substitute for mil0+
!t is rich in #$4 veri)able" vitamins" minerals" proteins" antio3idants" and omega oils
including (but not limited to1
Omega 3" 5" #
(ll essential amino acids
(nti2in6ammtories
.rotein
*alcium
.otassium
7inc
!ron
8itamin (" 9 (1" ," 3" :" 5 and 1," *" ;" <" =" >olate (>olic (cid
The Science of Moringa: What are the benefts?
!t is no surprise that scientists" health and wellness industry" pharmaceutical
companies and the public are ta0ing notice of Moringa because of the potential it
could provide in improving overall health and nutrition for a large number of people.
(fter all" everyone could bene)t from better nutrition right?
Over the past 1$ years in particular there have been a tremendous number of
research studies conducted that con)rm and document the nutritional properties of
the Moringa tree. !t is essential to note that there are far fewer studies
demonstrating direct correlation of Moringa in mitigating" curing or managing
disease or in improving health outcomes. Ongoing research is e3ploring further the
opportunity Moringa could provide to improve health outcomes li0e blood pressure
control" lipids@cholesterol" weight" in6ammatory disease" s0in disorders and even
the possible eAect it could have on helping to prevent disease altogether.
There are important diAerences between the products available on the mar0et.
(dditional information about the tree and a quic0 chec0list will help ma0e sure you
are informed and ma0e the best decision possible when deciding what to buy.