While there is no scientific evidence to prove the efficacy of moringa and its various healing properties, it is popularly known in areas such as India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan to treat a host of illnesses including asthma, diabetes and obesity. There are other wonderful moringa benefits beyond the conditions mentioned that will blow your mind away.
Moringa contains high levels of several vital minerals and vitamins that include vitamin C, calcium, potassium, protein, iron and amino acids. For example, its leaves are believed to provide 14 times the calcium than milk, 9 times the iron in spinach, 2 times the vitamin A in carrots, 15 times the potassium in banana, 4 times the fibre in oats and 2 times the protein in yogurt.
Its leaves can be used fresh or dried and powdered. A good anti-inflammatory plant, it contains immune boosting substances, such as antioxidants, known to protect cells from damage.
There are several ways to consume moringa; it can be stirred in warm or cold water with either honey or lemon, steeped as tea, mixed into smoothies, added to baking goods and even sprinkled into soups.