30 Health Issues You Can Use Moringa Oleifera To Treat.

A lot of people are now aware of the numerous benefits of the different parts of Moringa oleifera plant although it has been used for a long time. Moringa is commonly called the drumstick tree. and grows widely in the tropical regions. All parts of moringa are used for medicine because of their different medicinal, health and nutritional values.

Nutritional values of the Moringa plant.

• High protein content with a lot of amino acids.
• High in vitamins A and C
• Rich in minerals like calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium.
• High fiber content.

The Moringa plant contains a lot of antioxidants which can fight oxidative damages caused by free radicals in the body. Antioxidants reduce inflammation and prevent or reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Some health and medicinal uses of Moringa.

1. Antioxidant.
2. Anti-inflammatory.
3. Diuretic.
4. To treat epilepsy.
5. To lower blood pressure.
6. To regulate blood sugar levels and treat diabetes.
   
   
7. To reduce blood cholesterol levels.
8. To treat heart related diseases.
9. To boost the immune system.
10. In cancer treatment because of its anti-tumour properties.
11. To treat different infections and parasites because of its anti-microbial properties.
12. To prevent pregnancy.
13. As an aphrodisiac because it improves circulation.
14. To treat constipation because of its laxative properties.
15. To treat asthma, catarrh and bronchitis.
16. As a diuretic.
17. To reduce the risk of liver diseases.
18. To improve digestion.
19. Boosts energy levels.
20. To treat stomach ulcers and protect stomach linings.
21. To treat diarrhea and dysentery.
22. As a sleep aid.
23. To purify water.
24. To increase breast milk production.
25. To treat wounds, cuts and bleeding because of its astringent properties.
26. To treat skin issues like warts, eczema, bites, stings, etc.
27. To treat gum disease.
28. To treat dandruff and scalp issues.
29. To relieve intestinal spasms.
30. To relieve headaches and fevers.

Moringa leaves can be infused as tea, juiced, ground and can be  eaten as vegetables, used internally or applied to the skin or scalp topically. Moringa seed yields Moringa oil, called ben oil and the leftover seed cake is used as animal feed. Moringa leaves are used to treat malnutrition because of their high protein and nutritional content. In Northern part of Nigeria, Moringa is called zogale and is made into a soup called miyan zogale while the tea is called zogale tea and is used for weight loss.

Lots and lots of people have testified to the wonderful benefits of Moringa plant. Please share yours below or by email to yvonnebosede06@gmail.com. Follow on Twitter @heal2bwell for updates.