If you are one of
those trying to take care of yourself a little more and seek help to
take care of your body in the most natural way possible, you have likely heard
about moringa.
If you are not yet
completely familiar, moringa oleifera, from the moringaceae family, is a
tropical plant native to East Africa and North India.
It is such a noble
plant that it grows very fast and in almost any soil, and its numerous health
benefits, according to traditional Indian medicine, are capable of treating
more than 300 different diseases.
Moringa has been used as a medicinal alternative since its excellent nutritional properties have been known, including:
- Flavonoids
- Mineral salts such as potassium
- calcium, zinc and iron, carotenoids, chlorogenic acid
- Polyphenols, which act as powerful antioxidants helping to delay aging
- Amino acids, precisely 18 of the 20 that are usually essential to take care of our health.
All these nutrients
can be extracted from its seeds, flowers, and bark, but the most used part is
its leaves, as it contains the highest concentration of antioxidants and can be
found commercially in capsules, tea, or powder.
This is why many know
this excellent plant as the tree of life.
What are the
Properties of Moringa?
It is estimated that
moringa is one of the best nutritional supplements that nature has to offer
since it contains:
What Diseases Does It
Help Against?
The health benefits of
this plant are numerous, and it is said to help cure more than 300 diseases.
A study conducted by
researchers at the National Autonomous University of Mexico highlights that
moringa has many benefits, and its nutritional value has been proven.
Its properties in the
fight against diseases such as cancer, diabetes, or hypertension in humans are
still being studied.
Some of the conditions
for which this plant is regularly used are:
❋ Thanks to its antibiotic and antibacterial properties, it improves stomach ailments that prevent the growth of pathogens in the body.
❋ Rejuvenation: thanks to its large number of natural antioxidants, it eliminates toxins that deteriorate the body and keeps the skin healthy.
❋ Weight loss: moringa contains vitamins B1, B2, and B3, which help fight fat and saturated calories, reducing them to lose extra pounds.
❋ Respiratory diseases and allergic processes
Contraindications of
Moringa
It all sounds perfect, and at first glance, and according to many studies conducted on both humans and animals.
Moringa is an excellent plant with numerous health benefits thanks to the
enormous supply of nutrients it possesses.
But it is also true
that everything in excess is harmful, and that is precisely what happens when
moringa is ingested excessively because it brings its side effects.
For example, since it
is a hypoglycemic plant, it reduces blood sugar levels, people suffering from
hypoglycemia should be careful in its intake.
Likewise, there have
been cases in which it increases the risk of insomnia and produces diarrhea due
to its stimulant and laxative properties.
Finally, when ingested
on an empty stomach and too often, it helps to develop gastric acidity.
For this reason, it is
essential to consult a doctor who approves its use despite all its properties,
especially if you are taking other medications.