Moringa The Tree of Life

Product description

Moringa oleifera. The Tree of Life.

Its flowers smell like honey. In a pot or container, it can reach 1-3 m in height, but can be pruned if necessary.

They are drought-resistant, have extremely deep roots and can grow in a wide variety of soils, meaning they thrive in even the harshest conditions.

Moringa trees grow extremely quickly: in fact, once planted, they mature in just 9 months. Moringa leaves can be harvested just 6-8 weeks after planting, and then, once harvested, they sprout immediately, so 6-8 weeks later they can be harvested again.

Moringa trees are also perennial, so a single plant can be harvested year after year. They provide a source of income for communities that grow them year-round and help reverse deforestation problems.

What is moringa?

The moringa tree, or “the tree of life,” has been around for thousands of years. It originates from India and grows in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Today, it grows all over the world. The first mention in the Vedas was 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda states that moringa leaves can cure over 300 diseases, while the Egyptians placed moringa oil in tombs for use in the afterlife.

Its wood tastes like horseradish. Many parts of the tree can be used. The trunk, root, leaves, fruits, juices, and pods. Its leaves are available in tea form and capsules.

Uses

Leaves: Young leaves are eaten fresh, like spinach, or dehydrated and eaten as crackers.

Juice: Leaves can be pureed and consumed as a nutritious green juice.

Powder: Dried leaves are ground into a powder, which is added to smoothies, yogurt, cereals or even baked into cakes and cookies.

Dietary supplements: Moringa powder is also available in dietary supplement form, capsules or pills.