Moringa

Moringa

Moringa Oleifera Powder and Leaves

Moringa Oleifera

Format: Cut leaves for tea or powder

Moringa Oleifera: Plant and Characteristics

The moringa, or Moringa Oleifera, also known as the 'miracle tree', is an important source of vitamins, antioxidants, and amino acids. It is often sought after as moringa tea or supplements, but in powder form, obtained from dried moringa leaves, it can be used in various ways and recipes. Recently, the uses of moringa oil extracted from the seeds have also been discovered, used for its benefits on skin and hair. The moringa tree grows throughout the year and is very resistant to drought and harsh weather conditions: in India, it is used in all its parts, not only the leaves, which are consumed as a vegetable or dried, but also bark, roots, flowers, and seeds, which are used to purify water. However, the leaves have the highest nutritional concentration and the most important properties, often serving as a base for supplements.

Moringa: Properties and Benefits

Moringa is a plant rich in beneficial properties. Numerous studies and publications in recent years indicate it as an excellent antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, capable of removing heavy metals from blood and liver, and as a powerful digestive aid. In Ayurvedic medicine, moringa powder is often taken as a rejuvenator. The benefits of this herb are due to its rich composition of minerals, proteins, trace elements, and polyphenols. It is worth mentioning that it has as many antioxidant polyphenols as matcha green tea, and a bit more than turmeric. Compared to matcha, moringa is much more versatile, being usable in all its parts, and has a higher price. Moringa supplements are often found to help with concentration and support study and work: we prefer to offer it in powder form, in its natural state, to let you get creative with your special recipes.

Moringa Tea, Dosage, and Recipes

The dried moringa leaves can be used to make a simple tea, using at least one and a half tablespoons per cup and letting it infuse for about 10-15 minutes in 100°C water. You will have prepared one of the most effective detox infusions of all! You can also add ginger to your moringa tea and sweeten it with agave syrup. Moringa powder is excellent to consume in tea, as this way you can take in all the beneficial substances that are often dispersed in the infusion. The daily doses are 1-2 teaspoons a day, which can be included in various preparations, from a simple cappuccino that will take on the typical green color, to use in doughs, pancakes, or dressings for salads. It can be used to enrich smoothies and added to eggs to make omelets that will taste like an herb and vegetable omelet.

Contraindications

The intake of moringa does not present particular contraindications, unless an allergy or intolerance to the plant itself is demonstrated, however, it is advisable to pay attention to ingesting the root, as it could have side effects on the nervous system.
Moringa has mild anticoagulant properties. Consult a doctor before taking it if you are on pharmacological anticoagulant therapy.

Moringa Oleifera Purchase

Moringa is often the basis of many supplements. On Terza Luna, you can find it for sale online in two formats, dried leaves or powder, to meet the needs of your preparations. If you are interested in moringa and wondering where to find it, we have chosen for you a high-quality product in our careful selection of herbs and plants for herbal teas, including beneficial ingredients and foods for the health of the body, tonics, and energizers to support the body and the immune system.

Price

On Terza Luna, you can buy moringa powder or dried leaves in various formats at an affordable price:

• Moringa powder 100g - €8.00
• Moringa Leaves 50g - €3.00
• Moringa Leaves 100g - €6.00
• Moringa Leaves 250g - €12.90

Useful Links and In-depth

• https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ptr.2023
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/004313549400161Y