Malunggay, the Miracle Tree

October 17, 2015 painremedies Herbal Medicines

Moringa Oleifera or Malunggay is commonly known as the Miracle Tree.

Like the coconut tree which we all know as the Tree of Life, Malunggay is a tree that no part of it will put into waste, from the leaves to the roots.

The Miracle Tree grows most in the Philippines, India and Africa. As herbal medicine, many cultures used it for hundred of years and because of it nutritional benefits that can give you, you can see malunggay trees in private backyards.

Malunggay health benefits:

Fights malnutrition – Having rich amount of Vitamins A, B and C, and the minerals calcium, iron and protein, these bring nutritional needs specially to nursing mothers and infants.
Rich in Vitamin A – Malunggay is very rich in Vitamin A that helps your eyes against blindness.
Rich in Vitamin C – Richer than any citrus fruit of Vitamin C, Malunggay helps boost your immunity, from cataracts, control blood pressure, prevent hypertension.
Rich in Calcium – Malunggay leaves, when boiled and made into tea, helps in the supply of calcuim more than milk can give you.
Rich in Iron – Malunggay leaves gives enough source of iron that can fight anemia
Anti-bacterial – Malunggay leaves contain a compound “pterygospermin” that is known in having antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti fungal properties.
Anti-inflammatory – Malunggay is traditionally used to prevent and treat inflammations associated with rheumatism, arthritis and joint pains.
Anti-cancer – Malunggay contains benzyl isothiocyanate that is known to be an anti-tumor measure.
Balances cholesterol level.
Balances sugar levels and very helpful for people with diabetes.
Rich in potassium and zinc.
Helps to keep liver and kidneys protected from diseases.
Helps it the cell structure of the body.

And the list goes on because of the 90 nutrients, 46 types of antioxidants, 18 amino acids malunggay contain, these health benefits are endless.

Malunggay Vitamins are:
Vitamin A (Alpha and Beta Carotene), B,B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, Folate (Folic Acid), Biotin and much more.

Malunggay Minerals are:
Calcium, Chloride, Chromium, Copper, Fluorine, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Molydenum, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Selenium, Sulfur, Zinc.

Malunggay Amino Acids are:
Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Cystine, Glutamine, Glycine, Histidine, Proline, Serine, Tyrosine.

Malunggay Antioxidants are:
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B (Choline), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) , Vitamin B2 (Rivoflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B6, Alanine, Alpha-Carotene, Arginine, Beta-Carotene, Beta-Sitosterol, Caffeoylquinic Acid, Campesterol, Carotenoids, Chlorophyll, Chromium, Delta 5- Avenasterol, Delta 7 Avenasterol, Glutathione, Histidine, Indole Acetic Acid, Indoleacetonitrile, Kaempferal, Leucine, Lutein, Methionine, Myristic-Acid, Palmitic Acid, Prolamine, Proline, Quercitin, Rutin, Selenium, Threonine, Tryptophan, Xanthins, Xanthopyll, Zeatin, Zeaxanthin, Zinc.

Malunggay Anti- Inflammatory Compounds are:
Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Arginine, Beta-Sistosterol, Caffeoylquinic Acid, Calcium, Chlorophyll, Copper, Cystine, Omega 3, Omega 6, Omega 9, Fiber, Glutathione, Histidine, Indole Acetic Acid, Indoleacetonitrile, Isoleucine, Kaempferal, leucine, Magnesium, Oleic-Acid, Phenylalanine, Potassium, Quercitin, Rutin, Selenium, Stigmasterol, Sulfur, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Zeatin, Zinc.

Did I forget any of these benefits? Probably I did because malunggay can be considered as the healthiest of the healthy vegetables and herbs around.