Moringa powder is a fine powder made from dried leaves of the moringa tree. The moringa tree is native to the south of the Himalayan Mountains in northern India and is grown around the world. Nearly every part of the moringa tree is edible, and it is rich in antioxidants and other nutrients that are commonly missing in the diets of people living in undeveloped countries. Moringa powder can be used to protect tissue (liver, kidneys, heart, and lungs), reduce pain, and as an antiseptic to sterilize contaminated surfaces.
Moringa is an important food source in some parts of the world, and it can be grown cheaply and easily. It contains proteins, vitamins, and minerals, making it useful to fight malnutrition. Moringa might also help decrease inflammation and reduce pain. However, there is no good scientific evidence to support some of the uses of moringa, such as asthma, diabetes, and breast-feeding.
Moringa contains many essential compounds, such as vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus. It is also low in fat and contains no harmful cholesterol. Research involving animals has suggested that moringa seed oil may help heal skin wounds more quickly and reduce fluid accumulation, known as edema. Moringa leaf powder can increase blood antioxidant levels and may lower blood sugar levels. Moringa seeds are also rich in vitamins and minerals, and seed extracts show antibacterial activity and are used as a water purifying agent.
