Nature has bestowed upon us a variety of precious elements as herbs and vegetation around, and Moringa Oleifera is one of them. Often referred to as a miracle herb or All-in-one herb owing to its magical and miraculous potency towards the ailments, Moringa Oleifera has been part of traditional medicines passed down for centuries in many cultures and has started to gain attraction from the modern scientific community.
Global Footprint
With the widespread cultivation and use of Moringa, a herb native to the Indian subcontinent is now being acknowledged across the tropical and sub-tropical world has adapted itself to local conditions, resulting in 13 documented species of genus Moringacae. Referenced as Drumstick in English, Sahjan, Murunga, Moonga across India, owing to its widespread adoption across the globe has witnessed a regional nomenclature.
The Mighty Moringa
Moringa Oleifera, with the oil from seeds to eyewash from infusion of flowers to paste from buds to relieve the headache and a health soup/ meal option are a few adaptations that many cultures have found its use to, among a few of its use case benefits per Ayurveda. A blended study/ analysis of Moringa Oleifera has shown the numbers that make it stand apart and terms it as a miraculous herb. Studies have indicated that dried moringa leaves possess equivalent properties, i.e.
Associated Studies
Research studies have indicated that a variety of essential phytochemicals present in its leaves, pods and seeds enable Moringa to be an effective remedy for malnutrition. In this regard, studies were further extended and evaluated and it was noticed that the children consuming Moringa Oleifera maintained or increased their weight and improved overall health. Pregnant women recovered from anaemia and had babies with higher birth weights. More to it, breast-feeding women increased their production of milk.
Ayurveda & Moringa
Per Ayurveda, Moringa Oleifera due to its bitter taste, and light, dry and sharp qualities is said to pacify excessive Kapha dosha; on the other hand due to its high potency is said to pacify Vata dosha. Ayurveda details about Moringa as both detoxifier and as a tonic. It purifies and nourishes the blood and muscle tissues, the bone marrow and the fat tissues of any toxins at the same time nourishing it.
In the concluding notes, moringa is a powerful and versatile plant with numerous Ayurvedic benefits. Its ability to balance the doshas, reduce inflammation, support digestion, and provide essential nutrients makes it an excellent addition to any Ayurvedic wellness routine. Several scientific studies have documented its great properties of healing like anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal etc. and has been used successfully for hundreds of years.
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