Philippine Medicinal Herb
Moringa/Malunggay
Moringa oleifera (Malunggay), often referred to as the “Miracle Tree”, contains a great profile of important vitamins, minerals, and serves as a good source of protein, β-carotene, amino acids and various antioxidant phenolic molecules. Moringa consists of a rich and rare combination of zeatin, quercetin, β-sitosterol, caffeoylquinic acid and kaempferol. Numerous studies demonstrate that Moringa possesses a variety of amazing health benefits such as improving cardiac and circulatory function, having antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-epileptic, antipyretic, anti-ulcer, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. Moringa also possesses antihypertensive, cholesterol lowering, anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and antifungal activities.
OTHER NAMES: Malunggay, Drumstick tree, Horseradish tree
Other Traditional Medicinal Uses
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Supports cardiovascular health
- Improves blood circulation
- Antihypertensive
- Antihyperglycemic/Anti-diabetic
- Antihyperlipidemic
- Boosts immunity
- Improves digestive health
- Hepatoprotective
- Anti-urolithiatic
- Antimicrobial/Antiseptic
- Promotes wound healing
- Anti-aging
- Provides energy and vitality
- Reduces cancer risk
- Adaptogen/Anti-stress
- Galactagogue (helps increase breast milk production)
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