🌳 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 🌳
Most popular in Asia, all parts of the Moringa Tree have been used for thousands of years for numerous health benefits and nutritional values. It is extremely powerful and provides more nutrition per gram than many other plants. You can use Moringa in powder, capsule or oil form. (Keep in mind when used in these forms, nutritional value may be lowered). We planted a Moringa tree a few years ago and it has bloomed beautifully. They are easy to grow and don't require a lot of care other than full sunlight and weekly watering. I harvest the leaves and add them into our daily meals or smoothies. 🍃
🌾 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
- B2 (riboflavin)
- B3 (niacin), B-6
- Folate and ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Zinc
🌾 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬:
- Helps fight infections and inflammation (UTI’s, HIV, Herpes, Fungal Infections, Blood Infections)
- Helps fight and prevent cancer
- Protects and aids in function to the brain, kidneys, stomach and liver
- Treats and prevents diabetes
- Helps thyroid health – related to energy, sleep and digestion
- Skin: Fights acne, clears skin, heals wounds, prevents wrinkles, sagging, and hydrates.
- Treats low iron anemia, helps with iron absorption and improves red blood cell count
Harvesting Moringa leaves
I've had this moringa tree for about 6 years. I bought it when it was just one long stick. I kept it in a pot for a few years because I didn't have the ability to put it into the ground. It didn't blossom while it was in the pot but it did remain alive. Once I planted it in the ground, it took off. This is year 4 of it being in the ground. Each year the leaves get fuller. This year I was able to get my biggest harvest so far. Here is how I do it:
Step 1. Pick the leaves. Since the entire tree is edible, it's okay if stems are left on them.
Step 2. Wash the leaves.
Step 3. Dry the leaves. There are a few different ways to do this but my favorite is sun drying them. I set them outside for about two days with a paper towel underneath to help catch the moisture. If it's windy outside, I'll put them in a brewery bag so they don't fly off.
Step 4. Grind up the leaves. There are several ways to do this. I use a mortar and pestle. I don't grind mine into powder. You may do so if you choose.
I put the finished product in a jar and add it to our daily meals.
The seeds grow inside these pods. These pods are edible as well. I haven't had a chance to harvest the seeds yet but my plan is to do so next season and grow more trees with the seeds. I'll update this post on how that process goes.
The Morniga tree blooms beautiful white flowers throughout the year. These flowers are edible as well. You can cook them and eat them. They have a similar texture to mushrooms.
Love,
Suzana 🌻
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