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It is said that the Moringa tree
originated in Northern India. Records
show Moringa being used in Indian
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medicine some 5,000 years ago.
In ancient times, Moringa was known and used in
traditional societies around the world. This was long before
people had the tools of instant communication that we have
today. So people must have discovered Moringa
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independently in all of these places, and they all found
great value in it. This fact alone suggests that Moringa is
worth investigating.
As Moringa spread from India to other tropical
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and subtropical areas, it adapted to local
conditions. Over time, thus thirteen distinct
species of Moringa developed
Varieties
Thirteen Moringa species are known :
M. oleifera
M. arborea
M. borziana
M. concanensis
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M. drouhardii
M. hildebrandtii
M. longituba
M. ovalifolia
M. peregrina
M. pygmaea
M. rivae
M. ruspoliana
M. stenopetala
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History
Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians used Ben oil
for perfume, skin lotion, protection from the
elements
Egyptians ate leaves and used seeds to purify
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water
Found in the tomb of Maiherperi in the Valley
of the Kings (1427-1392 BC)
Brought to West Indies in 1800’s; used
as smokeless lamp oil and for salads
NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF
MORINGA
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7 times the Vitamin C of Oranges
4 times the Vitamin A of Carrots
4 times the Calcium of Milk
3 times the Potassium of Bananas
Tiny leaves.
Enormous Benefits. 2 times the Protein of Yogurt
It’s like growing multi-vitamins
at your doorstep.
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin C
Calcium
Chromium
Copper
Iron
Magnesium
Manganese
Phosphorus
Potassium
Protein
Zinc
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Human health
Plant growth enhancer
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Animal fodder
Biogas
Water purification and many more
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Moringa when used as plant growth
enhancer it
Accelerates growth of young plants
Plants are firmer, more resistant to pests
and disease
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Longer life-span
Heavier roots, stems and leaves
Produce more fruit
Larger fruit
Increase in yield 20-35%
Reduces turbidity 92-98%!!
RNA protein inside seed
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flocculates gram+/- bacteria &
inhibit bacterial growth
Amino acids inside seed bind to
metals like Cd
Combats malnutrition for millions
Helps in Nutrient deficiencies among
children/pregnant and nursing mothers
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Increases lactation
Supplements intake of vitamins A, B, C, E, iron,
calcium and protein
Increases intake of antioxidants
In Conclusion:
Moringa pterigosperma has enormous
potential as a nutraceutical and functional
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food
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It could help to alleviate the problems
caused by food insecurity and non-
potable water
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Moringa Can
save millions
of Lives
Due to its higher nutritional value and
wide range of pharmacological properties
Moringa can be included in routine diet to
get maximum benefits and to avoid
several disease as well as malnutrition.
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