Moringa-Recently gained popularity in the superfood category, considered, as a powerful tool, thanks to its healing properties and culinary uses.
Moringa oleifera, also known as a drumstick tree is a fast-growing leafy tree that flourishes in tropical, arid environments. History of Moringa goes way back to thousands of years ago; it was first cultivated by Dravidians of south India, then later spread to other parts of Asia, Egypt, Africa, to the rest of the world in recent years
โค๏ธ๐ฟMy love for leafy vegetables is real. People who know me, know how much i like to eat leafy greens. Thanks to my mum, she influenced that habit in me since a very young age
โจI honestly feel so humbled and thanks to mother nature for providing us this greeny goodness. Growing up in the countryside India, it only made me more closer to nature. As a child, i was only fascinated to try out new flavors( i have always been a food lover๐) now its more about conscious eating and knowing what i am eating.
โจFew minutes into my research on Moringa, I am now 100% the biggest fan of this superfood. Did you know, every part of Moringa is used in culinary or as medicine? There are a handful research papers that prove the fantastic phytochemical activities of Moringa
โจStudies show Moringa possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, reduces high blood pressure, cholesterol, and detoxifying properties etc
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Called Shigru in Ayurveda. It is a light, bitter, pungent herb and has hot potency
Effect on dosha:ย Pacifies excessive Kapha and Vata doshas. But increases pitta dosha. So pitta body type individual should avoid.
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1)The paste of leaves and bark applying over burning and inflammatory condition
2)The seed oil of Moringa helps relieve pain in arthritis and has anti-inflammatory properties
3)The powder made up of moringa seeds is used as Nasya karma(nasal instillation of medicine )
4)Moringa is also useful in conditions like paralysis and facial palsy
5)Moringa is good for the heart and acts as a cardiac tonic
6)Moringa is helpful in problems related to menstruation