What has been considered as the “poor man’s vegetable” is surprisingly rich in vitamins and minerals that can be an effective remedy against many kinds of ailments and is now known as a “miracle tree” or “nature’s medicine cabinet”.
Moringa oleifera, is Malunggay’s scientific name. Based on recent scientific and medical researchers, all parts of the shady and tall Malunggay tree are very much beneficial to man. Generally, its health benefits are both nutritional and medicinal in nature and purposes.
With all the health benefits of malunggay leaves, malunggay can easily be termed as the most nutritious plant on earth. In fact, there is no single side-effects of the malunggay leaves which have been proved till date and at the same time it can be consumed by small children and adults alike. Here are the amazing health benefits of the malunggay leaves:
- Malunggay leaves can help boost one’s immune system about 10x more than those commercially-made vitamins and other health supplements.
- These have 3x more potassium, than our favorite banana.
- They also possess anti-cancer compounds such as phytochemicals, to slowly stop the growth of those deadly cancer cells.
- Malunggay acts as your “invisible dermatologist” as it can flawlessly restore your abnormal skin conditions without any aid of a plastic surgery.
- Effectively controls your blood pressure, as well as your migraine and headache attacks.
- They can also dynamically increase a male’s sperm count.
- Trouble sleeping? Take a cup of Malunggay leaves before going to bed.
- Malunggay leaves can further make your eye muscles much stronger.
- Malunggay reduces asthma attacks.
- It can treat stomach ulcers painlessly.
- It has a high percentage of calcium content. Therefore, those lactating moms are dearly advised to take it as a tea as often as possible to best benefit their newborn babies.
- If you are suffering from Vitamin A deficiency, always drink boiled Malunggay leaves, because these natural wonders contain 4x Vitamin A than carrots.
- Malunggay leaves contain Vitamin C percentages which are equal to seven oranges.
- Its leaves contain two times the protein in milk.
- Essential Amino acids are also found in moringa.
- Moringa is also said to balance sugar levels, hence it is helpful in the fight against diabetes.
- The body’s natural defense mechanism increases with the consumption of moringa in the daily diet pattern. Since it is an immunity-stimulant, it is prescribed for AIDS afflicted patients.
- Moringa leaves can be consumed to stimulate metabolism.
- It can also be used as a water purifier.
Now you know the countless health benefits of the Malunggay leaves, so I guess it’s an enough reason why this vegetable is a must in everyone’s backyard.
