If you want to live a longer and quality life with good help, then this is the herb you need. This magical herb is called moringa and it has been used in traditional medicine for years. Besides its strong antioxidative properties there are many reasons why you should consume this herb. Here are 7 of them:
Nutritional value of one cup of moringa pods
-provides 12% RDA of vitamin C
-provides 19% of daily needs of vitamin B6
-provides 9% of daily needs of vitamin A
-contains 2 grams of protein
-provides 11% of daily needs of vitamin B2 riboflavin
-provides 11% of daily needs of iron
-provides 8% of daily needs of magnesium
Even though dry leaves can be found as a supplement, if you can find the natural plant the health benefits will be even better.
Moringa makes your bones stronger as it improves their density because of the calcium and iron it contains. Adolescents should consider taking it in order to boost stamina and health.
Moringa fights free radicals (they are one of the causes of cancer) and stops cancer from forming in the first place. It contains the best shields for free radicals which are vitamin C, beta carotene, chlorogenic acid and quercetin.
You can relieve your headache by making juice from the roots of moringa.
You can use moringa to soothe conjunctivitis by grinding the leaves and applying them on the eyes. You can also make juice with ground leaves and honey to resolve corneal issues by applying it as eyeliner.
Moringa lowers blood sugar levels so if you suffer from diabetes try to get it as soon as possible. Studies have shown that consuming 7g of leaf powder for 3 months, can level blood sugar by 13.5%.
Moringa has excellent blood cleansing properties. Consuming moringa can cleanse acne and other skin problems, and it can even be used directly on the skin since it has antibiotic properties.
Moringa contains high amounts of vitamin A which slows down the aging of the skin but also improves your vision and immune system.
We hope you find this information helpful and that you will try this miraculous herb whose health benefits are still being discovered.