For centuries, Moringa has popularly been known as a “miracle plant”.
The plant is also known as Moringa Oleifera and is considered as one of those rare plants with hidden secrets yet to be explored and whose entire parts can be widely used as food and medicine, also for other various and effective ways.
Moringa, the sole genus in the flowering plant family Moringaceae can be found in the native parts of Africa and Asia. The plant is commonly referred to as the “drumstick tree” since the name is derived from the Tamil word “murungai” meaning drumstick. Moringa species are said to grow very quickly in many types of environments.
When dried, its leaves can be grounded into a fine powder that can be kept for a long period (months) without refrigeration. Here is a detailed guide to some of the amazing benefits of and top uses of moringa powder.
Top uses of Moringa powder
Organic Moringa powder can do wonders if used in the right way. Here are some of the best ways to use moringa powder in everyday life for great results.
Moringa powder can be used for many beauty recipes such as body butter, lip balms, face wash, face masks, body scrubs, hair shampoo, and conditioner. Moringa powder gives many of the vitamins and minerals the body and skin need for hydration and healing.
Vitamin A builds collagen – the vital component that the skin is made of
Vitamin C helps to fight the signs of aging
Vitamin E has anti-inflammatory properties to prevent breakouts on the skin.
Moringa powder is one of nature’s most essential and powerful superfoods, although most people have little knowledge of this. The whole of the Moringa tree can be eaten, including the flowers, leaves, pods, seeds and so as the powder.
Known popularly for its exceptional nutritional properties, moringa powder can add to the value of a daily balanced diet. It can be taken as food and enhance the taste by mixing into juice, making tea, pancakes, salad, soup, bread, and a whole lot of edible and delicious meals whiles gaining all of its health benefits.
Moringa powder is used as medicine in multiple ways. The many health benefits moringa powder possess are due to its rich proteins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants. Based on scientific data, moringa powder holds healing potential for diabetes, malaria, typhoid, and fever. It can also be used to reduce joint pain.
