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* ''[[Moringa ruspoliana]]'' <small>Engl.</small> |
* ''[[Moringa ruspoliana]]'' <small>Engl.</small> |
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* ''[[Moringa stenopetala]]'' <small>([[Edmund Gilbert Baker|Baker f.]]) [[Georg Cufodontis|Cufod.]]<!--1957--></small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tropicos.org/NameSubordinateTaxa.aspx?nameid=40022823 |title=Subordinate Taxa of ''Moringa'' Adans. |work=TROPICOS |publisher=Missouri Botanical Garden |accessdate=2009-12-30}}</ref> |
* ''[[Moringa stenopetala]]'' <small>([[Edmund Gilbert Baker|Baker f.]]) [[Georg Cufodontis|Cufod.]]<!--1957--></small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tropicos.org/NameSubordinateTaxa.aspx?nameid=40022823 |title=Subordinate Taxa of ''Moringa'' Adans. |work=TROPICOS |publisher=Missouri Botanical Garden |accessdate=2009-12-30}}</ref> |
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Moringa Benefits | Moringa Oleifera Benefits |
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Moringa oleifera’s health benefits have long since been well understood and cherished by the people of Asia and Africa. The Moringa tree’s uses as a health and medicinal plant can be traced back centuries; there are documented references of Moringa oil being placed in the tombs of ancient Egyptians. |
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In fact, the Moringa tree’s benefits are so significant, it has been called the Tree of Life in many cultures. |
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What the east has long since known is now being understood by the west, as more and more people in Europe and America begin to explore the benefits of alternative healing. |
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Because the Moringa tree is rich in nutrients, and because the tree’s various parts can all be used, Moringa’s many benefits vary depending on which part of the plant is being used. The young, immature Moringa oleifera pods are the most valued and widely used of all the tree parts. The pods are extremely nutritious, containing essential amino acids, forming a complete protein source, and many vitamins, minerals, co-enzymes, and antioxidants. |
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How can Moringa oleifera benefit you? |
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The possibilities are endless. Here are just a few of the many real benefits people discover when taking Moringa oleifera: |
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Increased physical energy - Tune your body up with naturally occurring nutrients to make your energy last longer |
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Mental and emotional balance - Moringa oleifera's amazingly powerful nutrient compounds help restore stability to the chemicals that govern our thoughts and emotions. You have to experience it to appreciate it! |
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Faster recovery - Moringa oleifera's complete amino profile, along with dozens of vitamins and minerals, makes it a perfect recovery food after grueling workouts and physical strain. |
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Nutrient-dense mother's milk - Increased iron, potassium, Vitamins A, B, C, E, and dozens of other important nutrients are all readily absorbed from Moringa oleifera and transferred from mother's milk to the growing newborn. No wonder Moringa is called 'Mother's Best Friend' in cultures across Africa! |
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Healthy blood sugar levels - antioxidants and unique regulating compounds help control blood sugar and keep the blood free of unhealthy substances. |
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Just a few of the other many benefits of Moringa oleifera include increased flexibility, improved sensory perception, better sleep cycles, decreased depression and anxiety, and improved memory. Moringa has been used to help those with diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, and even cancer. |
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Highly valued Moringa oil is extracted from the pods, and even the remaining seed cake does not go to waste. The seed cake can be used as a coagulant to clarify dirty and turbid water. It is used as an effective means of removing sediment and bacteria from water, helping to purify and treat water naturally, a useful benefit in areas where industrial water treatment is not available. |
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Moringa leaves are perhaps equally valuable and provide powerful benefits to anyone who is conscious of their nutrient intake. The leaves of the Moringa tree are among the most protein-dense leaves of any plant species. Moringa leaves also contain high levels of vitamin A comparable to carrots, calcium comparable to milk, and vitamin C comparable to oranges, as well as high amounts of other vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. |
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Unlike factory produced synthesized pills, the Moringa leaf is crushed and inserted directly into a capsule, retaining all its nutritive value. |
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Moringa leaves can be used in food preparation, and also brewed as a tea, either alone or in combination with other teas. Even a small glass of Moringa tea benefits the drinker with a host of nutrients. |
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It is impossible to list the complete benefits of Moringa, simply because they are too numerous to write out. What is guaranteed is that our Moringa Products are freshly produced and packed to retain their nutrients. They are safe to consume by all ages, and will benefit you and your family for years to come. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 15:27, 11 December 2011
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| Moringa ovalifolia | |
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| Family: | Moringaceae |
| Genus: | Moringa |
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Donaldsonia Baker f. | |
Moringa is the sole genus in the flowering plant family Moringaceae. The name is derived from the Tamil word murunggai (முருங்கை) or the Malayalam word muringa, both of which refer to M. oleifera.[3] It contains 13 species from tropical and subtropical climates that range in size from tiny herbs to massive trees.
The most widely cultivated species is Moringa oleifera, a multipurpose tree native to the foothills of the Himalayas in northwestern India and cultivated throughout the tropics.[4] M. stenopetala, an African species, is also widely grown, but to a much lesser extent than M. oleifera.
Moringa oleifera silviculture is being promoted as a means to combat poverty and malnutrition.[5] It grows quickly in many types of environments, and much of the plant is edible, including by livestock. The leaves contain all essential amino acids and are rich in protein, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, and minerals.[4] Feeding the high protein leaves to cattle has been shown to increase weight gain by up to 32% and milk production by 43 to 65%.[5] The seeds contain 30 to 40% oil that is high in oleic acid, while degreased meal is 61% protein.[6] The defatted meal is a flocculant and can be used in water purification to settle out sediments and undesirable organisms.[7]
Species
- Moringa arborea Verdc. (Kenya)
- Moringa borziana Mattei
- Moringa concanensis Nimmo
- Moringa drouhardii Jum. – Bottle Tree (southwestern Madagascar)
- Moringa hildebrandtii Engl. – Hildebrandt's Moringa (southwestern Madagascar)
- Moringa longituba Engl.
- Moringa oleifera Lam. (syn. M. pterygosperma) – Horseradish Tree (northwestern India)
- Moringa ovalifolia Dinter & Berger
- Moringa peregrina (Forssk.) Fiori
- Moringa pygmaea Verdc.
- Moringa rivae Chiov.
- Moringa ruspoliana Engl.
- Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) Cufod.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Genus: Moringa Adans". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 1996-09-17. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
- ^ "Moringa Adans". TROPICOS. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 2009-12-30.
- ^ Quattrocchi, Umberto (2000). CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology. Vol. Volume 3: M-Q. CRC Press. p. 1731. ISBN 9780849326776.
{{cite book}}:|volume=has extra text (help) - ^ a b Janick, Jules (2008). The Encyclopedia of Fruit & Nuts. CABI. pp. 509–510. ISBN 9780851996387.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|coauthor=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "The Moringa Tree Moringa oleifera" (PDF). Trees for Life International. Retrieved 2009-12-29.
- ^ Schill, Susanne Retka (2008-05-14). "Multidimensional Moringa". Biodiesel Magazine. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
- ^ Schwarz, Dishna (2000). "Water Clarification using Moringa oleifera" (PDF). Technical Information W1e. Gate Information Service. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ "Subordinate Taxa of Moringa Adans". TROPICOS. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 2009-12-30.