WHAT IS MORINGA? Moringa Oleifera, The Miracle Tree of Life Moringa Oleifera, The Tree of Life, commonly called the ‘drumstick tree”, and ‘horseradish tree’ is native to India but has been planted around the world and is naturalized in many countries. Moringa is one of the most powerful health-enhancing plants yet known to man. While many things found in Nature can have one or two health benefits, Moringa has so many. Moringa has more nutrition in the leaf than any other plant yet known. India’s ancient tradition of ayurvedic medicine sites 300 diseases that are treated with the leaves of the Moringa tree. The Sanskrit word for Moringa is saubhajnana which means ‘knowledge of the heavens’ . Recent scientific research is proving that these vibrant leaves are, in fact, a powerhouse of nutrition. The dried leaf powder is a convenient, accessible, and concentrated way to use Moringa. The powder makes it easy to add to anything you are consuming. Common medicinal uses are: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Liver Function, Fatigue, Inflammation, Balancing Thyroid, Immune Support, Intestinal Disorders, Insomnia, Skin abrasions, Malnutrition, Anemia, Stress, and many more. Medicinal Studies Detoxification – Moringa is used to reduce inflammation and in this process takes out toxins. Antibotic – Moringa is used as a topical and internal treatment for minor infections. Its antibiotic property is identified as Pterygospermin, a bacterial and fungicidal compound. Its chemical description is glucosinolate 4 alpha-L-rhamnosyloxy benzyl isothiocyanate. Skin Treatment – Moringa leaf and seed oil has great healing benefits for the skin. They can be used to treat cuts, scrapes, sores, and rashes as well as cracking and other signs of aging. The Seed Oil is cell-regenerative, working to heal scars and wrinkles. It has also been used for eczema and shingles. Anti-inflammatory – Moringa is also found to be effective in trauma initiated chronic swelling. Diabetes – An extract from the Moringa leaf has been shown to be effective in lowering blood sugar levels within 3 hours of ingestion. Though less effectively than the standard hypoglycemic drug, glibenclamide. The effects increased with larger doses. Adaptogen- Moringa works to bring the body to a balanced state of health – capable of toning down or strengthening the activity of the bodies hyper functioning systems, depending on your body’s needs. Rejuvenating – restorative Chi tonic, increasing the bodies’ resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety, and fatigue. Leaves have a stabilizing effect on blood pressure and is used to treat anxiety. It is believed to control glucose levels in cases of diabetes mixed with honey and followed by a drink of coconut milk 2 or 3 times a day, leaves are used as a remedy for diarrhea, dysentery and colitis. used as a diuretic. eating leaves is recommended in cases of gonorrhea because of the diuretic action. a poultice is made from leaves and applied to reduce glandular swelling used as a skin antiseptic used to treat fevers, bronchitis, eye and ear infections, scurvy, and catarrh (inflammation of the mucus membrane) anthelminic (used to kill intestinal worms) used as a purgative used to increase woman’s milk production used to treat anemia It is best known as an excellent source of nutrition and natural energy booster. This energy boost is not based on sugar, or caffeine so it is sustained. Source: Moringa Nature’s Medicine Chest – Sanford Holst FOR MORE MEDICINAL STUDIES GO TO WWW.PUBMED.ORG Moringa is easy to grow and has so many uses: Once established it sends a tap root down to the water table making it drought tolerant. It accumulates nitrogen and so can be used as a fertilizer. The young leaves act as a natural plant growth hormone It is a livestock feed It grows tall and lacy if left unchecked and so is good for forest gardening The seed cake is used to clarify water The seed oil never goes rancid and is used in fine machinery The seed oil burns clean and so is a good source for heat and light It is a sustainable food source for third world countries where malnutrition is prevalent. Energy is the hot topic lately and may well be for many years to come. How to get more of it, store it, release it… We are producing and processing more information and activities in a day than ever before. We demand more and more from our bodies without giving it basic essentials. We are bombarded with a multitude of toxins from every part of our environment. It is becoming apparent that we cannot sustain this way at life, nor should we. Slowing down and focusing on the simple pleasures of life can go far in healing. But slowing down and simplifying may not be enough. We must revitalize our bodies and give it vibrant, clean nutrition. Being a trained Organic Inspector, I focus on the health of the soil. Plants are only as healthy as the soil they are grown in. To optimize the soil quality, I researched plants with the highest amount of nutrition. This led me to study the countries that are underfed and undernourished. In this country, we are over fed and under nourished. Moringa has the potential to return vital health to our population by real nourishment. Besides the nutritional value, all parts of this tree are edible and medicinal. Many of our customers have found they can replace or reduce medications with the use of Moringa. It grows rapidly in a wide range of conditions, and so many can grow their own Moringa and have easy access to their own food as medicine. It is the most durable and resilient plant I have known. It has an incredible amount of life energy and will to live. I believe this energy is passed on to us when we use it and consume it. Most of my work is to educate people about the many uses of this tree. I sell the tree so people can become sustainable. I have developed products that make it easy to use and add to your daily intake of food and vitamins. I will continue to develop products from Moringa to make this plant in everyday use for those wishing to eat better and make food your medicine. In this journey, I have been led to a connection with Moringa that is instructional, enhancing and sacred. It requires an open hand and open heart. It is the grand nurturer, giving so much to a world in great need. The uses are only limited by our own limits and imagination. It is truly a wondrous journey. Join me. My goal is to bring Moringa to every corner of the world, every town, and township, every home and heart. That is a life worth living, a world worth loving. “But once we become aware of the impact of our food choices, we can never really forget. For the earth itself will remind us, as will our children and the animals and the forests and the sky and the rivers – that we are part of this earth, and it is part of us. All things are deeply connected, and so the choices we make in our daily lives have enormous influence, not only on our own health and vitality, but also on the lives of other beings, and indeed on the destiny of life on earth.” - John Robbins 1988
Posted on: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:04:59 +0000
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