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8 Surprising Medicinal Benefits of Moringa Leaf

Moringa leaf is a nutrient-packed superfood, it is rich in antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. It is used as food and as traditional remedy for ailments.

Here are the amazing health benefits of moringa leaf:

1. It is packed with lots of nutrients
Moringa is a rich of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It contains vitamin A, C, and E. Also included in its nutrient content are calcium, potassium, and protein.

2. It protects the liver
Moringa contains high concentrations of polyphenols in its leaves and flowers that protect the liver against oxidation, toxicity, and damage.

Moringa can reduce liver damage and fibrosis and reverse oxidation in the liver. Moringa oil can also restore liver enzymes to normal levels, reducing oxidative stress, and increasing protein content in the liver.

3. It fights inflammation
One dreadful thing about inflammation is that it can lead to chronic diseases like diabetes, respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and obesity.

Moringa reduces inflammation by suppressing inflammatory enzymes and proteins in the body, and moringa leaf concentrate can significantly lower inflammation in the cells.

4. It helps reduce some diabetes symptoms
Juice from the leaves is believed to have a stabilizing effect on blood pressure and is used to treat anxiety. It is believed to control glucose levels and regulating oxidative stress in diabetic patients.

5. It fights infection
Moringa leaf, when mixed with honey, followed by a drink of coconut milk for two or three times a day, is used as a remedy for diarrhea, dysentery, and colitis.

6. It is a wound-healing agent
Moringa leaves, roots and seeds have blood-clotting properties; and they help promote wound healing and can reduce clotting time, which means it reduces the time it takes for scratches, cuts, or wounds to stop bleeding.

7. Helps to reduce cancer.
Research has shown moringa to have anticancer properties. Have traces of cancer still in its early stage? Then you can use moringa for this.

8. Moringa Can Lower Cholesterol
Having high cholesterol has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease.

Both animal-and human-based studies have shown that Moringa oleifera may have similar cholesterol-lowering effects.

How to use
Moringa leaves, when blended to powder, are excellent for making tea. It is also available in capsule form which can be taken as prescribed.

For an energy boost, try mixing a half teaspoon of moringa powder with honey for effective result.

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