Moringa
Natures Boon, Superfood for the Soil and all
Name of Herb: Commonly known as Drumsticks, it is known as Saijan in Hindi, Shevaga in Marathi, Murungai in Tamil and Munagakaya in Telugu. In Sanskrit it’s called Shobhanjana or very auspisious tree. In Philippines its called Malunggay.
Botanical name:Moringa Oleifera
Family: Moringaceae
Name of Herb: Commonly known as Drumsticks, it is known as Saijan in Hindi, Shevaga in Marathi, Murungai in Tamil and Munagakaya in Telugu. In Sanskrit it’s called Shobhanjana or very auspisious tree. In Philippines its called Malunggay.
Botanical name:Moringa Oleifera
Family: Moringaceae
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Usefulness of the plant
Moringa pods, leaves, flowers, roots and drumsticks are used extensively in Indian curries and South Asian cooking. Oil extracted from Moringa seeds is used as a lubricant, cosmetic base and cooking oil. Moringa Bark is also used as a Medicine.
Medicinal Uses of the plant:
- Chemicals isolated from the plant
A variety of antioxidant enzymes and phytochemicals are isolated from Moringa like moringine and moringinine, Phenylalinine, Valine etc. Its also rich source for Multivitamins, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium and Zinc. - References in Ayurveda
In Ayurveda Moringa has antibiotic, Anti-oxidant, antispasmodic, antiulcer, hypotensive, hypocholesterolemic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and hypoglycemic effects. It is used for stomach ailments, leaves of Moringa are used for killing worms in stomach. It’s also incredibly useful in purifying water naturally. - Uses in Modern Pharmacopeia
Moringa is extensively used as an Anti-Oxidant food supplement. In Homeopathy, moringine and moringinine is used as a Cardiac stimulant and in hypertension. In Cosmeceutical industry, the Oil of Moringa is used as base oil.
Commercial Benefits
Every part of a Moringa plant is usable/ saleable/ consumable. It yields maximum profits with minimum efforts. Commercial Products: Moringa Leaf suppliments, Moringa Oil for Cosmetics, Perfumery and its also used for oiling watches. Moringa Pods are sold as food. Moringa foliages is edible and is used extensively in cooking South Indian and Asian dishes. It is grown globally as a home décor tool as well wind breaking and soil conservation tool.
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