13. Reducing high blood pressure

Moringa stenopetala (bak. Cufod) belonging to the family moringaceae, is native to arid and semi-arid regions of africa [ 1 , 2 ]. It is mainly distributed in southern ethiopia, eastern kenya, and central somalia [ 2 – 4 ]. The plan t is widely grown in southwest ethiopia, between 350 and 1850 meters above sea level, in terraced hilly cropped fields and home gardens, mainly in the lowlands of gamo, gofa, segen, wolaita and south omo zones [ 5 , 6 ]. A review of the literature showed that m. Stenopetala is primarily cultivated for nutraceutical purposes [ 1 , 7 ].

In some countries, leaves and fruits are commonly used in culinary as vegetables. Leaves can also be dried and used in infusions or grounded into powder, allowing easier conservation and consumption (moyo 2011 ; olson et al. 2016 ). In all ways of use and conservation, m. Oleifera does not lose nutritional value (mahmood 2010 ). Leaves and pods are low in calories and rich in minerals, vitamins and natural antioxidants (table 1 ) (anwar 2005 ; rebufa et al. 2018 ). Phytochemicals like flavonoids are also present in leaves as well as a significant percentage of essential amino acids (table 2 ).

1. Moringa oleifera Is Very Nutritious

Moringa oleifera (mo) is an edible plant native to asia and africa that is also cultivated around the world. The leaves and seed pods are nutritious and widely consumed as food while the bark and root are used in folk remedies for their perceived medicinal properties. Products derived from this botanical are used to treat a variety of conditions including asthma, diabetes, ulcers, infections, and cancer. In addition, the plant extracts are used in primitive water filtration systems to remove pollutants and algae (1). Preclinical studies suggest various properties with mo leaf, seed, and root extracts, including anticancer (3) (4) , hepatoprotective (10) , hypoglycemic (12) (41) , anti-inflammatory (13) (14) , antibacterial (18) (19) (42) , antifungal (20) , antiviral (21) , and antisickling (37) effects.

2. Moringa oleifera Is Rich in Antioxidants

Native to parts of south asia and africa, moringa oleifera is a traditional herb that is popular all over the world! this green superfood plant is commonly used for its seeds, root, bark, and leaves. Moringa leaf provides an abundance of naturally occurring antioxidants and bioactive plant compounds, making it one of nature's hidden gems. It comes in many supplement forms such as tea, tablets, essential oils, liquid drops, bulk powder, gummies, and capsules.

Moringa oleifera sadrži više od 90 različitih komponenti. U jednoj porciji (21 gram) moringa oleifera lišća, možete pronaći: 2 grama proteina, 19% od preporučene dnevne doze unosa b6, 12% od preporučene dnevne doze unosa vitamina c, 11% od preporučene dnevne doze unosa željeza, 9% od preporučene dnevne doze unosa vitamina a, 8% od preporučene dnevne doze unosa magnezija. Aktivni sastojci koji djeluju na ljudsko zdravlje u biljci moringa oleifera su: vitamini – a, c, e i b, polifenoli – flavonoidi i fenolna kiselina, alkaloidi, glukozinolati i izotiocijanati, tanini, saponini. S obzirom na sastav koji posjeduje, ovu biljku karakteriziraju ljekovita svojstva koja su navedena u znanstvenom članku objavljenom 2017. Godine u časopisu antioxidants.

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3. Moringa May Lower Blood Sugar Levels

This review mainly provides a systematic summary, focusing on the botanical and traditional uses, as well as the phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicity and agricultural economy and dietary benefit aspects of m. Oleifera. This review highlights the promising biological activities of m. Oleifera, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tumour, hepatoprotective and immunomodulatory effects, which have attracted much attention. Although some pharmacological activities are not associated with the traditional uses of the plant, they could still provide valuable clues and be further developed. Animal experiments revealed that the toxicity of m. Oleifera was limited to the liver, kidney and blood and also indicated that an overdose may result in genetic toxicity.

4. Moringa oleifera May Reduce Inflammation

Colesterolul marit poate duce la aparitia a diverse probleme de sanatate, daca nu se iau masuri in acest sens. Exista numeroase plante despre care se spune ca ar contribui la reducerea nivelului colesterolului. Dintre ele, cum ar fi semintele de in, ovazul si migdalele, probabil ca deja ai auzit. Ceea ce poate nu stiai este ca exista mai multe studii ce arata ca si moringa oleifera poate avea efecte similare.