Grow Moringa (Moringa oleifera), the miracle tree on the earth

Abstract

Moringa oleifera belongs to the family of Moringaceae is an embodiment of nutritional treasure due to many essential phytochemicals present in its leaves, pods and seeds. It provides 7 times more vitamin C than oranges, 9 times more protein than yoghurt, 10 times more vitamin A than carrots, 15times more potassium than bananas, 17 times more calcium than milk and 25times more iron than spinach.1 It is a sustainable remedy for malnutrition. Senegal and Benin of African countries treat their children with moringa who are deprived of breast milk.2 To augment milk production, the lactogogue, made of phytosterols, acts as a precursor for hormones required for reproductive growth and are generally prescribed to lactating mothers. It is rich in stigmasterol, sitosterol and kampesterol the phytosterols which increase the estrogen production, resulting stimulates the proliferation of the mammary gland ducts to produce milk.3 About 6 spoonfuls of moringa leaf powder can meet a pregnant woman’s daily iron and calcium requirement.