Numerous studies have already been conducted regarding the medicinal properties of moringa, and it has been found to be beneficial for many conditions, ranging from skin diseases to hypertension, diabetes, kidney stones, tuberculosis, and even tumors.
In Ayurvedic medicine, moringa is cited to have the ability to treat more than 300 illnesses and diseases.
Aside from vitamins, moringa is also rich in minerals, antioxidants, and antibacterial and tissue protective properties. The number of nutrients it contains is staggering: 92 nutrients, 46 antioxidants, 36 anti-inflammatories, 18 amino acids, and nine essential amino acids!
So what does that mean for you? It means if you choose to incorporate moringa into your daily diet, your body will be able to:
Fight Free Radicals. These cause oxidative stress and cell damage, thereby making your organs healthy and helping them to function optimally.
Fight Inflammation. Helps treating chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, respiratory problems, and cardiovascular diseases while even reducing or avoiding obesity.
Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer’s. Moringa’s antioxidants and neuro-enhancers improve cognitive function and support brain health.
Ward Off And Fight Infections. Moringa’s natural antimicrobial and antibacterial properties are effective against a host of microbes, bacteria, and fungi that are responsible for all kinds of infections.
Protect Your Liver. Moringa’s high concentrations of polyphenols and other antioxidants can protect your liver against toxins and oxidative damage.
Keep Your Skin Youthful And Radiant
The antioxidants in moringa not only fight toxins and free radicals but also shield your cells and tissues.
Improve Your General Health
Indeed, nothing comes close to moringa when it comes to providing your body with nutrition, health, and beauty.
The most convenient and enjoyable way to take moringa is by its powder form.
Step-by-Step Guide On How To Make Moringa Powder
1. Harvest
If you have moringa trees in your backyard, simply harvest a bunch of stalks, about one kilogram (two pounds). You can also buy some at the wet market. Always opt for the mature, rich green leaves.
2. Sanitize
Sanitize a basin, pan, bowl, or any vessel that you can use to wash the leaves. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of baking soda into the water to clean the dust and other impurities off the moringa leaves.
3. Cleanse
Wash the moringa leaves, removing dead and yellow leaves and any infected parts.
4. Hang
Shake the excess water off the leaves, tie the ends of the stalks together, and hang them upside down in an enclosed place that doesn’t get direct sunlight, to preserve the nutrients.
5. Air Dry
Leave the leaves hanging for three to four days till they are brittle to the touch.
6. Separate
Separate the leaves from the stalks and stems. The fewer stems there are, the smoother the powder will be.
7. Grind
You can use a blender to grind the moringa leaves into powder form. Run from 30 seconds to a full minute or till you achieve the desired texture.
8. Store
Keep the moringa powder in an airtight container to preserve the nutrients, and store it in a cool, dry place. Keep the container closed at all times to keep moisture out and to preserve a longer shelf life. The powder will last up to six months without preservatives.
Now you’re ready to try your moringa powder and experiment with a myriad of ways to enjoy it! You can make hot tea, cold tea, or iced tea out of it, or you can add it to your smoothies, shakes, and salads.