subject: Vitamin And Mineral Rich Moringa [print this page] The health benefits of the moringa tree are many. There are about thirteen different species of the moringa tree, but the most widely used and cultivated of the moringa tree species is the moringa oleifera. The moringa oleifera seeds are often used for their oil and the moringa oleifera tree leaves are often ground in to leaf powder and used as a vitamin supplement. However, the moringa oleifera tree seeds, oil, and leaves are used much more in everyday life still by those cultures who live in subtropical and tropical climates where the moringa tree can be grown and cultivated.
The Moringa oleifera tree is known to have originated in the Himalayas. However, other species of moringa tree can be found in many other continents countries including Africa. Of the thirteen different species of moringa tree, the moringa oleifera is the most widely used of the moringa tree species.
Some of the health benefits to the moringa oleifera tree are as follows:
-The moringa oleifera tree is an excellent source of potassium. The moringa oleifera tree contains potassium, more potassium can be consumed from moringa oleifera leaves than the potassium you can get from eating a banana.
-The moringa oleifera tree is an excellent source of Vitamin C. More vitamin C can be consumed in a few moringa oleifera leaves than can be consumed by eating an orange.
-The moringa oleifera tree is an excellent source of Iron. Instead of eating a spinach salad, eat a Moringa oleifera leaf salad and you'll get more iron!
-The moringa oleifera tree is an excellent source of protein. In fact, for cattle health and production it has been found that the protein consumption of moringa oleifera leaves increases cattle weight by about thirty-two percent and increases milk production in cattle by around fifty percent.
-The moringa oleifera tree is an excellent source of calcium. So, add some moringa oleifera tree leaves and seeds to your diet for bones of health!
-The moringa oleifera tree is an excellent source of Vitamin A. Carrots are an example of a vegetable that is an excellent source of vitamin A, but you guessed it, you can find more vitamin A in consumption of moringa oleifera tree parts than you can find in eating carrots.
With all the health benefits of the moringa oleifera tree it's amazing that the moringa oleifera tree is only now coming to the knowledge and use of the Western cultures more recently. In contrast, the moringa oleifera tree and other species of the moringa tree have been used in the East including West Bengal India, Africa, the Himalayan cultures, and many other subtropical and tropical areas for many years to date. The moringa oleifera tree and other moringa species have been known in the East for its health and healing benefits. This is why the moringa oleifera tree is also being cultivated as a way to combat malnutrition in areas of poverty. Also, because of the extremely fast growth and productivity of the moringa oleifera tree species, the moringa oleifera is being used to fight poverty as the moringa can provide health for the people and animals who use the moringa oleifera tree.
