The Science of Moringa

An incredible article by: Natural Calm Canada, 2016 – page has been moved since we found it 🙂

Moringa Oleifera, commonly referred to as Moringa, is the most nutrient rich plant known to science. No other plant offers a more densely packed profile of nutrients.

Moringa has been referred to as the “Miracle Tree” and the “Tree of Life”. Its uses as a health and medicinal plant have been known for centuries. Ancient Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians are said to have used this seemingly-magical plant for healing, skin protection and water purification, and in India, Moringa is considered Ayurvedic medicine.

In recent decades, Moringa has been extensively studied in clinical trials, with evidence emerging to prove the long-touted benefits of this nutritional powerhouse. The leaves, roots, seeds, bark, fruit, flowers and immature pods of Moringa offer cardiac and circulatory stimulation. Moringa has been found to have antitumor, antipyretic (fever reducing), antiepileptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, antispasmodic, diuretic, antihypertensive, cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective (protective of the liver), antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Growing in over 80 countries, Moringa presents opportunities to combat malnutrition and disease in some of the world’s most impoverished countries. In India, tradition maintains that the Moringa tree can cure 300 diseases, and local herbalists make extensive use of Moringa products to treat a host of ailments, including diabetes, ulcers, high blood pressure, pedal edema and kidney pains (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).

Moringa is even used to purify polluted water, working as both a coagulant and an anti-microbial.

Moringa’s Credentials

Moringa has been one of the most widely studied herbs in the U.S.A., Europe, Philippines, India, and Africa. Several prominent universities, prestigious scientific institutions and governmental bodies globally have generated evidence to support Moringa’s nutritional and medicinal value. The science speaks for itself, though, so read on!

Hundreds of studies from renowned medical and scientific journals can be found on the US National Center for Biotechnology/National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health website.

Some of the Universities and Research Institutions That Have Studied Moringa

University of Wisconsin
Johns Hopkins University
United Nations University
Heidelberg University, Germany
University of Zimbabwe, Africa
Perdue University
East Carolina University
Ferrara University, Italy
Wageningen University, Netherlands
University of Calcutta, India

Some of the Scientific Journals That Have Published Moringa Research

Human & Experimental Toxicology
International Journal of Food Sciences & Nutrition
Environmental Science & Technology
Indian Journal of Experimental Biology
Ecology of Food and Nutrition
European Journal of Pharmacology British Journal of Nutrition
Journal of Applied Phycology
Phytomedicine
Journal of Medicinal Food
Journal of Ethnopharmacology

There are many organizations that support Moringa, here is a partial list:

Let’s take a look at what the science says:

Cancer

The pods and seeds of the Moringa tree have properties that protect cells in the human body from oxidation damage by free radicals. According to the Journal of Herbal Medicine published by Kumar, Kumar, Singh and Vasisht (2007), the seeds/pods thus exert a protective effect against cancer and other forms of cell damage.

Moringa Oleifera on Human Cancer Cells!

Diabetes

Low levels of vitamin E and D are associated with a higher risk of diabetes. Further, Moringa is a safe and natural option for treating already-present diabetes: it aids in insulin secretion, supports the management of blood sugar, circulation, healing of diabetes-related lesions, and reduction of inflammation.

Liver Health

The liver protective properties of the Moringa plant have been demonstrated through therapeutic use of the oil (also known as Ben Oil) in Hepatic (Hepatitus) disorders. Other parts of the plant have been found to prevent early liver injury due to high fat diets. Other clinical studies:

Kidney Health

The renoprotective qualities in Moringa protect the kidneys by reducing the formation of free radicals. Moringa has also been used in the natural elimination of kidney stones l(University of Ouagadougou and K.L.E.S’s College of Pharmacy).

Ulcers

Moringa Oleifera root extracts combined with fruit rind (citrus sinensis) extract have been proven effective in treating Ulcerative Colitis, comparable to the pharmaceutical drug Prednisolone. The flower bud of Moringa has been reported to possess anti-ulcer properties, protective against aspirin-induced gastric ulcers in rats (Akhtar & Ahmad, 1995). A clinical study from the University of Calcutta shows that Moringa Oleifera protects against ulcer formation:

Sickle Cell Anemia

Moringa Oleifera has been used as a supplement in iron-deficient sickle cell anemia patients, who benefit from this natural source of iron, without the harsh side effects of iron pills. Moringa increases hemoglobin and builds the blood without causing gastrointestinal disorders.

Weight Loss

The 92 nutrients in Moringa can lower blood sugar by stopping blocking the conversion of sugars into new fat cells. Methionine found in Moringa is known to absorb fat and cholesterol, thus aiding in the reduction of belly fat, naturally. The B vitamins in Moringa leaves support digestion and conversion of calories into energy; Moringa is thought to increase metabolism. Moringa may support weight loss by providing a low-calorie, whole food source vitamins, proteins and fiber.

Clinical Studies #1

Antibiotics

Moringa’s antibiotic properties have been found to inhibit the growth of microorganisms naturally. The seeds of the Moringa plant contain a natural antibiotic that can be used to treat or prevent infection.

High Blood Pressure

Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium and Zinc are all essential for the regulation of blood pressure. Rich in the full spectrum of these nutrients, Moringa lowers the risk of hypertension by promoting proper blood vessel function.

HIV & AIDS

Antioxidants have been proven effective in boosting the immune system after the onset of AIDS. Moringa leaves contain powerful antioxidants that can help prevent or delay the complications arising from AIDS. Moringa provides the nutrients essential to maintenance of of health in HIV-positive patients. Moringa offers a natural alternative to more expensive medical treatments of AIDs and HIV in lower-income countries. At the 14th International AIDS Conference in Barcelona in 2002, it was recommended that Moringa powder be considered as an alternative treatment to boost the systems of HIV-positive patients in Africa who would otherwise not receive antiretroviral drugs.

Strong antioxidant activity:

For myocardial patients:

Clinical Studies

For overall metabolic syndrome:

Powerful immune booster:

Clinical Studies

Blood sugar management:

Joint pain:

Liver health:

Cholesterol management:

Heart protection:

Alzheimer’s disease:

Thyroid health:

Clinical Studies

Cell and DNA protection:

Bioavailability:

Clinical Studies

Protect from radiation:

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Why Moringa is Good for Us (& our dogs)

This review from Medical News Today explains 16 health benefits that research suggests Moringa has for humans, including cancer and diabetes. We believe there are similar potential benefits for dogs so we think you should share it with them. We do!