Moringa, also called the tree of life or white acacia, is a medicinal plant that has a large amount of vitamins and minerals, such as iron, carotenoids, quercetin, vitamin C, among others, which provide a greater antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect.
For this reason, this plant has been used to treat some respiratory diseases, reduce anxiety, lose weight and even control the concentration of glucose in the blood in diabetic people.
The moringa's scientific name is Moringa oleifera and its most commonly used part is the leaves, which can be consumed in the form of tea, capsules or powder, and can be found in natural food stores, internet and drugstores.
Benefits of Moringa
According to some scientific studies, the moringa can be used for several situations, its main benefits being:
Increase respiratory capacity by helping to fight diseases such as asthma;
Prevent diabetes because it has properties that help regulate oxidative stress, which reduces blood sugar levels by protecting cells;
Protect the heart, as it prevents the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine and formation of fat plaques in the arteries, thereby lowering the risk of cardiovascular diseases;
Regulate blood pressure, since it improves blood circulation because of its vasodilator effect;
Assist in weight loss because it has fibers and proteins that help increase the feeling of satiety;
Prevent and combat anemia, since its leaves have a large amount of iron (105 mg per 100 g of leaf), favoring the formation of red blood cells;
Increase the body's defenses because it consists of substances, such as vitamin C, polyphenols and beta-carotene, which strengthen the immune system;
It has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect due to the presence of isothiocyanates, quercetin and chlorogenic acid, which are substances that help to reduce the inflammatory process, relieving symptoms of rheumatism and inflammation of the prostate, for example;
Protect and moisturize the skin due to the large amount of vitamins of the complex B, C, E and A that has, thus favoring the healing of the skin;
Benefits of Moringa