Moringa (moringa oleifera) is a plant that is native to India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Moringa is also known to grow in tropical regions. Moringa is used as a traditional herbal remedy. The moringa herbal medicine is made from the bark, leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits and roots of the moringa plant. Moringa has been used as a natural herbal remedy for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for over 300 conditions. 1 2 3
In recent years, further research has indicated that the moringa plant has very important natural healing benefits. Over 1,300 different scientific studies have been conducted on the moringa plant in order to determine the scope of its healing abilities for disease prevention and variety of other ailments. 2 Moringa is sometimes also called the drumstick tree, horseradish tree or miracle tree. It is also sometimes known as the Ben oil tree. 2 Moringa is available in many forms including a powder, oil, seeds, leaves which can be used to create an herbal moringa tea. 2
The moringa tea remedy contains powerful healthy compounds that help it act as a potent antioxidant. Moringa is able to provide so many important health benefits because it is an herbal remedy high in potassium, calcium, protein and vitamins A and C.1 2 Because of the high nutritional content, there are many moringa health benefits including: 1 2 3
Moringa is a completely natural herbal remedy when used in its pure form. Because of this, moringa is well-tolerated by most people and causes limited side effects. However, it is advised to closely follow the product’s dosage directions as moringa products may contain additional synthetic ingredients that can cause adverse reactions.2 It is also recommended to avoid using moringa extract during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.2