INTRODUCTION
Moringa is one of the fastest-growing plants, which belongs to the Moringaceae family. Native to India, this plant is highly appreciated for its impeccable medicinal properties that boost good health.
Scientific name: Moringa oleifera
BENEFITS OF Moringa
Moringa is charged with some unique properties, which make both modern science and age-old Ayurveda seek medicinal help from this plant.
- Modern Science/ Modern View
Moringa has beneficial effects in bronchial asthma management. It boasts anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which reduce inflammation in bronchial tubes. Thus, moringa can improve breathing while alleviating the symptoms of asthma. - Ancient Wisdom/ Traditional View
Moringa helps to control asthma and renders relief during breathlessness. Usually, the ‘vata’ (space + air) and ‘kapha’ (water + earth) doshas involved in asthma cause obstruction in respiratory tracts. So, moringa helps restore the balance of ‘kapha’ to reduce excess mucus from the lungs, rendering relief from symptoms related to asthma.
- Modern Science/ Modern View
The insulin-like proteins present in moringa helps in decreasing elevated levels of blood glucose. Also, it stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells. Thus, moringa is highly beneficial in diabetes management. - Ancient Wisdom/ Traditional View
Madhumeha or diabetes happens due to ‘vata’ aggravation or impaired digestion. It ultimately leads to the accumulation of ‘ama’ (toxin) in pancreatic cells, which hampers insulin functioning. Besides, moringa also helps to improve the condition with its ‘deepan’ (appetizer) and ‘pachan’ (digestive) properties.
- Modern Science/ Modern View
Moringa is quite beneficial in diarrhea management. With its anti-bacterial property, it inhibits the growth of bacteria, which are responsible for causing diarrhea. It also helps in diminishing the inflammation of the intestine caused due to diarrhea. - Ancient Wisdom/ Traditional View
Atisar (diarrhea) is mainly caused due to improper food, toxins, mental stress, impure water, and Agnimandya (weak digestive fire). But all these things lead to ‘vata’ aggravation, causing water accumulation in the intestine. So, moringa helps to control it by improving Agnimandya (weak digestive system). It effectively treats diarrhea with its ‘deepan’ (appetizer) and ‘pachan’ (digestive) properties.
- Modern Science/ Modern View
Moringa tends to perform hypolipidemic activities, which lower cholesterol levels significantly. As a result, it helps prevent cholesterol build-up in blood vessels, which, in turn, aids in averting plaque formation in the arteries and reduces the potential risks to atherosclerosis. - Ancient Wisdom/ Traditional View
High cholesterol is formed in the body due to an imbalance of ‘pachak agni’ (digestive fire), which triggers excessive ama (toxin) production, resulting in the accumulation of bad cholesterol and blockage of blood vessels. So, moringa helps to improve ‘pachak agni’ and eliminate ‘ama’ using its ‘deepan’ and ‘pachan’ properties, which, in turn, removes the artery blockage.
FAQ
The blend of modern science and ancient wisdom Ayurveda is here to answer the questions or queries related to the efficacy of Amla.
Those moringa herbs having a vibrant greenish look and fine bitter taste are widely acknowledged. But if the color of the herb extracts is dull or pale, it is not of good quality.
Consuming moringa regularly is safe. But daily dosages should be limited to 70g of moringa leaves only. If you are intaking it in powdered form, then it must not cross the level of 11 teaspoons.
All the parts of the moringa tree are safe to use. Leaves, roots, and immature pods of the tree are consumed in the form of vegetables. Other parts like bark, nuts, seeds, flower, and roots are also edible and have medicinal properties.
Moringa leaves act as a great source of vitamin C, similar to navel orange and almost 3 times that of pods. The leaves are also rich in amino acids, which is unusual to be found in plants.
Moringa has the potential to alter the effectiveness of the antibiotic rifampin. It can also interfere with anti-retroviral drugs used for treating HIV.
Applications
- Nutraceutical Products
- Health Supplements
- Dietary Supplements
- Food Supplements
- Ayurvedic Health Products
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Perfumes & Cents
- Skin Care Products
- Beauty Products
- Natural Food Colour
Available Forms
- Dry Powder
- Granules
- Oils & Liquid
- High Bulk Density
- Paste
Disclaimer:
Any information provided by Naturesactiv does not equate to professional advice from a physician or a healthcare provider. It does not contain all the probable precautions, applications, and side effects. Besides, the nutritional values noted here are based on generic information. So, it is advised to consult your doctor before taking any dosages.