Moringa Tea

Description Moringa Leaves Tea Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree of the family Moringaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent. Common names include moringa, drumstick tree (from the long, slender, triangular seed-pods), horseradish tree (from the taste of the roots, which resembles horseradish), and ben oil tree or benzolive tree. It is widely cultivated for its young seed pods and leaves, used as vegetables, and for traditional herbal medicine. It is also used for water purification. Although listed as an invasive species in several countries, M. oleifera has “not been observed invading intact habitats or displacing native flora”, so “should be regarded at present as a widely cultivated species with low invasive potential. Moringa leaves and seeds have been used for thousands of years to treat serious diseases and promote wound healing. The leaves are packed with nutritious compounds essential to human health. The plant has only recently popped up on the radar of western scientists. As more and more studies are conducted, the benefits of this plant have begun to emerge. Read on to find out what research shows about moringa tea and how you can brew a tasty cup. Benefits: May Help Combat Malnutrition Packed with Antioxidants May Lower Inflammation May Inhibit Arsenic Toxicity Diabetes Control Cancer Treatment Protection Against Chronic Disease Moringa leaves are an excellent source of vitamin C, but they lose most of that vitamin during drying. The dried leaves contain: • Calcium • Iron • Vitamin A • Thiamine Potential Health Benefits of Moringa Tea Most scientific investigations of Moringa are lab investigations or animal studies. More research is needed to prove the health benefits of moringa for humans. Heart Health In animal studies, moringa extract has improved heart health. In one study, moringa lowered cholesterol and reduced the formation of plaque in arteries. It acted in a manner similar to a statin drug. Diabetes Control Moringa tea could help people with diabetes regulate their blood glucose levels. Many studies have shown positive results with animals. Human studies have been less consistent. Some show that moringa consumption can lower glucose levels after meals. Researchers say that differences between moringa varieties and preparation methods could cause differing results. Cancer Treatment In a lab study, moringa slowed the growth of human pancreatic cancer cells and improved the effect of chemotherapy drugs. Researchers state that moringa is well-tolerated by lab animals. More studies are needed to prove the effectiveness and safety of moringa for people with cancer. Brain Health In an animal study, moringa leaf extract had positive effects on brain chemistry. Researchers concluded that moringa should be investigated as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Protection Against Chronic Disease The leaves of the moringa tree contain several compounds that can stave off chronic disease. These substances include polyphenols, tannins, saponins, and others. Besides combating heart disease, liver damage, and diabetes, these compounds also fight chronic inflammation.