TO give Moringa, the miracle plant the recognitionit deserves, the South west branch of the MoringaAssociation of Nigeria (MAN)was launched with speakers at the occasion asking that people maximizes its medicinal uses for their health.The Moringa Oleifera tree has been called the Tree of Life in many cultures around the world. It has many names based on its many uses: clarifier tree, horseradish tree and drumstick tree (referring to the large drumstick shaped pods) and in East Africa moringa is known as mothers best friend. Its other names include ewe igbale (Yoruba), Zogale (Hasusa) and Idagbo monoye (Igbo).In a presentation on the health benefits of moringa leaves by Mr Yomi Ige, said current scientific studies had shown that it contains specific antioxidants and health promoting ingredients that offers veritable answers to malnutrition, hunger and diseases.According to him, it is a strong antioxidant effective against prostate and skin cancers, an anti-tumor and an anti-aging substance. It modulates anaemia, high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood cholesterol level. It has strong anti-inflammatory properties ameliorating rheumatism, joint pain, arthritis and oedema.As an antibacterial, anti-microbial and anti-viral agent, it is effective against urinary tract infection, typhoid, dental caries and toothaches as well as common cold.Mr Ige remarked that moringa seeds are being used in the prevention and treatment of AIDS with good result study from the 1990s indicated that there was a connection between forms of malnutrition and likelihood of contracting AIDS.According to him, Moringa powder supplementation is an immune stimulant for HIV+ people, particularly those who cannot afford good nutrition and medicines in Africa. Unlike traditional multivitamins, the nutrients found in moringa oleifera are readily absorbed into the body, providing an abundance of highly available, naturally occurring nutrient benefits. A single serving of moringa leaves contains greater amounts of potassium than bananas, greater amounts of Vitamin A than carrots, is as rich with antioxidants as the best green teas, and contains every essential amino acid, making it one of the few plants in the world that provides a complete protein source. Amazingly, the World Health Organisation has been observing and utilizing the tree for more than 40 years now as a cheap health supplement in the poverty-stricken countries the world over.According to the annals of the ayurveda, Indias old tradition of medicines, the leaves of the moringa tree could treat at least 300 diseases. Moringa boosts ones energy in a natural manner and is a remarkable source of nutrition.Individuals ingesting it say that their ulcers are healed, tumors restricted, there is reduction in the arthritis pains and inflammation, controlled blood pressure, the skin problems are restored and finally they have stronger defenses against diseases.Another advantage of moringa is that it can also purify water since it has a detoxifying effect. Also as a coagulant agent, moringa can attach itself to hazardous bacteria and other materials and in the process purify the water.
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