Moringa
MORINGA
Moringa oleiferais a nutritional power house that has been used for at least 4,000 years. It grows prevalently in Southeast Asia and Africa – throughout countries like India, Senegal, and Malawai. It is native to the foothills of the Himalayas. Moringa gets its name from a Tamil word, Murungai. Thai traditional medicine practitioners have used Moringa to boost heart health. Other traditional medicinal cultures have called Moringa “the miracle tree.” The tree contains a distinctive combination of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals making it one of the most nutritious plants ever discovered by human beings.
BENEFITS OF MORINGA
Moringa truly is a miracle food. When the leaves are carefully dried and prepared, each gram comparatively has 24 times the amount of iron that spinach has, 9 times the Vitamin A of carrots, 16 times the amount of calcium as milk, tons of potassium compared to eating a banana, and every single essential amino acid you need. Moringa contains 46 antioxidants in total. Additional benefits include:
- Slows cells’ absorption of sugar
- Reduces cellular decay
- Lowers blood sugar levels
- Reduces free radical damage to cells
- Slows aging by reversing oxidative damage
- Protects against arsenic poisoning
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-fungal
- Kills antibiotic resistant bacteria like E. coli and H. pylori
- Enhances sleep
- Lowers bad cholesterol
- Cancer preventative
- Can reduce a fever
- Reduces muscle cramping
- Can prevent formation of kidney stones
- Anti-inflammatory
- Supports liver health
- Lessens constipation
- Reduces asthma symptoms
- Can increase breast milk production in lactating women
- Purifies the blood
- Can remove intestinal parasites and worms
- Balances blood sugar levels
- Known as a general health tonic in Ayurvedic and Chinese Traditional Medicine
HOW DOES MORINGA WORK?
Moringa works primarily through its antioxidant action. The plant’s leaves, roots, stems, and flowers are full of isothiocyanates, flavonoids, and phenolic acid.
The biologically active chemical constituents of Moringa also include Vitamin A (Alpha & Beta-Carotene), B, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, Folate (Folic Acid), Biotin, Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Fluorine, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Molybdenum, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Selenium, Sulphur, Zinc; all the essential amino acids including: soleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine as well as non-essential amino acids: Histidine, Proline, Serine, Tyrosine, Aspartic Acid, Cystine, Glutamine, Glycine, Alanine, and Arginine.
SUGGESTED DOSAGE
BeHerbal’s Moringa is sourced only with high quality ingredients. Dosage depends on the users age and health. General use is considered safe at ½ teaspoon a day with meals, or the equivalent in a supplement.
SIDE EFFECTS OF MORINGA
Side effects of any type are unusual and mild, as Moringa has been used as both a food and herbal supplement for thousands of years. However, the roots and stems should be avoided in most cases, and only the leaves used for their medicinal properties.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider before beginning any diet or program.
