WHAT ARE THE MEDICINAL USES OF MORINGA

WHAT ARE THE MEDICINAL USES OF MORINGA

WHAT ARE THE MEDICINAL USES OF MORINGA

There has been an increase in interest in traditional treatments and natural alternatives for improving our well-being in recent years. Moringa, scientifically known as Moringa oleifera, is one of nature's many botanical valuables that has received importance for its excellent medical benefits. Desi moringa has been enjoyed for ages in the sub-Himalayan regions of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan for its many health benefits. Moringa phytochemicals have been studied and are known to have medically helpful properties for humans such as water filtration and purification, antibiotics, skin therapy, anti-swelling, ulcers, blood pressure, diabetes, anemia, and numerous other uses.

This chemical means the leaves and other parts of the tree of this species may have medicinal qualities. Locals in places where Moringa oleifera grows are aware of and appreciate the plant's medicinal properties. Here are some examples of desi moringa's local uses.

Some local uses of Moringa

  • In India and the African country of Sen, the juice of the leaf is mixed with honey and followed by a drink of coconut milk 2 to 3 times per day to help cure diarrhea, dysentery, and constipation.
  • In the African nation of Sen, the leaves are used for wounds and skin problems, and they have been suggested for blood disorders.
  • The leaves are also used to treat wounds, scrapes, pimples, irritation, and signs of aging on the skin.
  • It is used to treat fear and stress. Moringa gum is used to cure fevers, diarrhea, and breathing disease in India and Africa.
  • In India, the gum is used to treat cavities.
  • Crushed seed paste is used to treat pimples on Island.

Moringa Medicinal Uses
Most of the Moringa Tree's parts are used in medical science. Some of the cures are given below, but they aren't certain to work in every case!

Moringa Leaves
  • Headaches can be helped by rubbing moringa leaves against the temples.
  • Apply a poultice of fresh leaves to an unimportant cut to stop the bleeding.
  • When used on wounds or bug bites, it has an anti-bacterial and anti-swelling action.
  • The juices can be used to treat bacterial or viral skin problems.
  • Moringa green tea is used to cure stomach ulcers and diarrheic.
  • With the high protein and fiber content, using moringa products is helpful to underweight people.
  • The leaves are used to treat fevers, dangerous lung diseases, eye and ear infections, and respiratory tract inflammation.
  • The leaves have a high iron content and are believed given for blood disorders in the Philippines.
  • In Malawi, Africa, dried moringa leaf is used to treat diarrheic.
  • Scurvy skin illnesses (common bacterial infections of the skin) are also treated with moringa powder crushed from the seeds.

Moringa Flowers
  • When moms are breastfeeding, flower juice improves the quality and flow of their milk.
  • Flower juice is helpful for urinary problems since it increases urination.
  • In Haiti, people boil desi moringa blossoms in water and use tea to treat colds.

Moringa Pods
  • When eaten raw, pods act as a dewormed, heal liver and kidney issues, and reduce joint pain.
  • They can help reduce starvation and diarrhea because of their high fiber and protein levels.

Moringa Seeds
  • They are used to treat joint pain-related, muscle and joint pain, cramps, viral infections, and boils due to their antibacterial and anti-swelling effects. The seeds are roasted, ground, and mixed with coconut oil before they are given to the affected area. Seed oil can be used to treat the same conditions.
  • Roasted nuts and oil can make you pee more.
  • They can also be used as a very bad headache relaxation.
  • Moringa seeds are efficient against bacteria that cause skin infections, a powerful antibiotic, and fungus-killer, is found in them.

Moringa Roots, Bark, and Gum
  • The roots and bark have all of the above qualities, but they are more concentrated. As a result, when taking them as medicines, extreme caution should be exercised.
  • The roots and bark are used to treat heart and circulatory diseases, as well as digestive and anti-swelling. The bark is both an appetizer and a digestive aid. Roots are mashed and mixed with salt to produce a poultice in Africa and India to treat painful joint swelling and joint symptoms. This treatment is also used to treat lower back and kidney discomfort in Africa.
  • Moringa roots have alkaloid spinach (nerve-paralyzing).
  • The gum has diuretic, astringent, and abortifacient effects and is used to treat breathing disease.

Moringa Oil
  • Desi moringa oil is used to treat panic, scurvy, prostate challenges, and urinary issues.
  • Omani villagers use desi moringa oil to cure digestive issues. It's also found in perfume and hair oil.

Moringa & Ayurveda medicine

Every part of the Moringa Tree is used, and it is thought of as one of the most precious and helpful plants. Moringa Tree ingredients have many uses in Indian herbal medicine, including natural antibiotics, help in childbirth, treatment of liver diseases, and many others.

Conclusion

A Moringa  plant is known for its many uses. It has useful boosts in part because of the wide variety of minerals, vitamins, and enzymes found in its leaves, seeds, and oil. Moringa has long been used in traditional medical practices to treat a variety of diseases and improve general health.

The health benefits of using moringa as a medicine are wide and varied. It's a painkiller and anti-swelling effects make it useful for controlling pain and lowering swelling caused by illnesses like arthritis. Also, by helping in the regulation of blood sugar levels, moringa shows helping effects in the control of diabetes.
Back to blog