Moringa leaves and seeds have been used for thousands of years in alternative medicine to treat serious illnesses and promote wound healing. The leaves are filled with nutritious compounds that are essential for human health, and Moringa extract has been shown to be more effective than antibiotics in eliminating certain types of bacteria and fungi in laboratory tests. This article discusses the health benefits of Moringa herb from the fsiha website:
Moringa tea, its antioxidant, reduces inflammation
Moringa tea has anti-inflammatory effects, at least in part due to the presence of antioxidant polyphenols (also found in berries), also found in cruciferous vegetables), ascorbic acid, flavonoids, and carotenoids.
Moringa is heart-healthy
Moringa leaf tea has shown proven effects on blood pressure and moringa extract has been shown to lower cholesterol.
Lowers blood sugar
One study showed that type 2 diabetics who consumed 8 grams of moringa daily saw their glucose levels drop by 28 percent. Moringa powder has been shown to reduce blood sugar in diabetics as well.
It contains an anti-cancer compound
Moringa plant extract has been shown to prevent cancer cells from spreading thanks to the presence of a phenolic substance called eugenol.
It may regulate thyroid hormones
In one animal study, Moringa plant extract was found to be an effective thyroid hormone regulator, especially in test subjects.
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