Description

Moringa Leaf organic at sknatural are the leaves of Moringa oleifera. It belongs to family moringaceae. Its temperament is hot and dry in second degree. Generally, people use its leaves, flowers and seeds for medicine. People in Southern Punjab cook culinary vegetable from its fruit pods (drumstick) which is very tasty.

Plant description:

Moringa oleifera is a rapidly growing, deciduous tree that can attain a height of 10–12 m (33–39 ft) with a trunk diameter of up to 46 cm (18 in). Its bark exhibits a whitish-gray hue and is enveloped by thick cork. The young shoots display bark that is purplish or greenish-white and hairy. Characterized by an open crown of drooping, delicate branches, the tree forms a feathery foliage of tripinnate leaves.

Its flowers emit a fragrant scent and are hermaphroditic, featuring five unequal, thinly veined, yellowish-white petals. The fruit is a hanging, three-sided, brown capsule measuring 20–45 cm (8–17+1⁄2 in) in length, containing dark brown, spherical seeds with a diameter of approximately 1 cm. These seeds possess three whitish, papery wings and wind and water disperse them.

Nutritional elements:

The leaves are the most nutritious part of the plant, being a significant source of B vitamins, vitamin C, provitamin A as beta-carotene, vitamin K, manganese, and protein. Some of the calcium in moringa leaves is bound as crystals of calcium oxalate.

Moringa leaves boast a wealth of nutrients, including vitamins A, C, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6, and folate. Additionally, they are abundant in minerals such as magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.

In just one cup of moringa leaves, there are significant nutritional benefits: 2 grams of protein, magnesium (8% of the RDA), Vitamin B6 (19% of the RDA), iron (11% of the RDA), riboflavin (11% of the RDA), and Vitamin A (9% of the RDA). Moreover, they contain 18 types of amino acids.

Uses:

Generally, moringa leaf are anti infammatory. They are rich in antioxidants thus helping remove harmful free radicals. These Lower Blood Sugar Levels and also cholestrol. They are hepatoprotective and also protect against arsenic toxicity. Moreover, physicians give moringa leaves powder to lactating mothers to induce lactation.