The Science of Moringa
An incredible article by: Natural Calm Canada, 2016 – page has since been moved 🙂
(edited by Donna Lorenz – Chief Dog Lover)
Moringa Oleifera, commonly known as Moringa and also referred to as the “Miracle Tree” and the “Tree of Life”, the science of Moringa says it is the most nutrient rich plant known to man. No other plant offers a more densely packed profile of nutrients.
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, in India, Moringa is considered Ayurvedic medicine, and now the science agrees.
I credit Moringa as being a key contributor to Ruby’s remission.
That’s why it’s in our Miracle Greens and Kanga Kisses.
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 antitumour, 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 is the most nutrient rich plant known to man. No other plant offers a more densely packed profile of nutrients. It has been found to have anti-tumour, anti-epileptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, anti-spasmodic, cholesterol-lowering, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, liver protective, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties and more.”
Moringa’s Credentials
Moringa has been one of the most widely studied herbs in the U.S.A., Europe, Philippines, India, and Africa.
Numerous 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:
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University of Wisconsin
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Johns Hopkins University
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United Nations University
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Heidelberg University, Germany
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University of Zimbabwe, Africa
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Perdue University
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East Carolina University
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Ferrara University, Italy
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Wageningen University, Netherlands
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University of Calcutta, India
Some of the scientific journals that have published Moringa research:
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Human & Experimental Toxicology
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International Journal of Food Sciences & Nutrition
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Environmental Science & Technology
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Indian Journal of Experimental Biology
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Ecology of Food and Nutrition
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European Journal of Pharmacology British Journal of Nutrition
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Journal of Applied Phycology
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Phytomedicine
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Journal of Medicinal Food
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Journal of Ethnopharmacology
Let’s take a look at what the science says:
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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:
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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 (University of Ouagadougou and K.L.E.S’s College of Pharmacy).
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Moringa is the main component in our Miracle Greens blend (along with barley grass, hemp and Tasmanian kelp) and is also in our Kanga Kisses treats.
Give them some everyday!
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