John Summerly, Prevent Disease
Waking Times
Moringa oleifera has an impressive range of medicinal uses with high nutritional value and medicinal benefits. Different parts of Moringa contain a profile of important minerals and are a good source of protein, vitamins, amino acids and various phenolics. It possesses anti-tumor, anti-epileptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, antispasmodic, anti-hypertensive, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties and is being employed for the treatment of different ailments in the indigenous system of medicine.
Moringa is an important food source in many parts of the world. It can be grown cheaply and easily, and the leaves retain lots of vitamins and minerals when dried. It is used in India and Africa in feeding programs to fight malnutrition. The immature green pods (drumsticks) are prepared similarly to green beans, while the seeds are removed from more mature pods and cooked like peas or roasted like nuts. The leaves are cooked and used like spinach, and they are also dried and powdered for use as a condiment.
