Moringa

Other Name(s):

Moringa oleifera; Drumstick Tree; Horseradish Tree; Ben Oil Tree;

Moringa oleifera is a tree native to the Indian subcontinent but has naturalised throughout many arid and semiarid regions in Africa. It can grow up to 12 meters tall but farmers typically keep them pruned to more easily harvest the leaves. The seeds are also harvested to make Ben Oil. The trees are highly drought resistant but thrive especially well in tropical Limpopo.

Is Moringa Faithful to Nature?

Depends.

Moringa Leaf Powder is a natural ingredient with a long and rich history of traditional use. It can be grown, harvested and manufactured sustainably without harming the environment

Benefits: Why is Moringa used?

Amino Acids

Moringa Leaf Powder contains amino acids previously thought to be available only from animal protein sources.

Antioxidants

Moringa Leaf Powder contains powerful antioxidants (chlorophyll, quercetin and chlorogenic acid).

High in Protein

Moringa Leaf Powder is about 27% protein

Skin Benefits

Moringa helps protect skin and hair from free radicals.

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On the Shelf: Which Products Use Moringa?

Moringa Leaf Powder can be found on store shelves as single ingredient food supplements, tablets and capsules but can also be found in green nutritional powder mixe

Production: How is Moringa Made?

Moringa Leaf Powder is very simple and easy to make! The freshly harvested leaves are air dried in the shade (sometimes dehydrators are used to speed things up) and then pulverised into a fine powder.

Interesting Fact: Moringa

Moringa Leaf Powder contains compounds called phytochelatins. These are natural compounds which bind to heavy metals and prevent them from harming the plant. There have been some animal studies showing that they are effective for removing lead from the blood of rats and mice but further research is required to determine if this is a safe, effective detoxification strategy for humans. Moringa seeds have been studied extensively for use in wastewater treatment. They can remove heavy metals, and clarify water effectively with their coagulating proteins.