Tuesday 23 November 2010



                                Muringa
Moringa is nature's true medicine cabinet. And not only that, moringa could be a nutrition dream come true in nations devastated by lethal diseases, widespread poverty and resulting malnutrition. Some researchers document moringa's tree value as solution to malnutrition, especially among infants, children and mothers. 
    For a child aged 1-3, a 100g serving of fresh cooked leaves would provide all his/her daily` requirements of calcium, about 75% of his iron and half his protein needs, as well as important amounts of potassium, B vitamins, copper and all the essential amino acids. As little as 20 grams of leaves would provide a child with all the vitamins A and C ,he needs.
     Without any doubt we can claim that we can only benefit from moringa tree leaves. They are organic, natural and powerful energy supplement. Muringa leaf has no proven bad effects and is absolutely safe and organic, and is suitable for people from any age group. It is found widely in the sub-Himalayan range and commonly cultivated in all places of India
Benefits of Moringa Leaves

According to researchers, Moringa leaves could treat at least 300 diseases. Let’s name just a benefits that Moringa leaves bring:
1. gives a feeling of wellness and promotes energy, yet this is not a sugar based energy
2. increases natural body defense and stimulates metabolism
3. stimulates the cell structure of the body
4. rich in vitamin A, provides nourishment to the eyes and brain
5. balances level of cholesterol
6. balances level of sugar
7. rich in anti-oxidants, beautifies the skin and lowers the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
8. improves functioning of kidney and liver
9. promotes healthy digestion
10. promotes body’s immune system
11. promotes circulatory system and controles blood pressure
12. promotes anti-inflammatory features, heals arthritis pain
13. heals tumors and ulcers
14. balances hormone and gland system
15. detoxify body from poisons
16. helps relax and promotes good night sleep
17. purifies water
NATURAL VIAGRA
The fruit is said to increase sexual libido in men. This belief is so common in the state of Tamil Nadu that there have been passive references to this in its legislative assembly.It has been used successfully to combat malnutrition among infants and women of child bearing age.
In Africa, nursing mothers have been shown to produce far more milk when Moringa leaves have been added to their diet, while severely malnourished children have made significant weight gains when the leaves have been added to their diets.
The whole plant is used in the treatment of psychosis, eye diseases, fever and as an aphrodisiac. A thorough literature survey reveals that the aqueous extracts of roots and barks were found to be effective in preventing implantation, aqueous extracts of fruits have shown significant anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective activity, methanolic extracts of leaves have shown anti-ulcer activity, and ethanolic extracts of seeds exhibited anti-tumour activity.
in all places of India. 
Moringa leaves Soup 
 Ingredients 1/2 cup of drumstick leaves (washed thoroughly)
lemon sized tamarind (extract juice and make 3 glasses of tamarind water)
1 tomato (quartered), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 2 baby onions,
3 green chillis slit length wise,
10-12 curry leaves, 1 tsp jaggery, avd salt
For tempering:
1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 2 dry red chillis deseed and tear
1 tsp urad dal( split black gram dal), 1/4 tsp methi seeds(fenugreek seeds),
4 flakes garlic crushed, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a vessel.Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.Add the red chillis,urad dal,methi seeds,garlic and cumin seeds and fry till brown.Add the onions and green chillis and stir fry for a minutes. Add the tomatoes, turmeric pwd, tamarind water, salt, curry leaves, jaggery and the drumstick leaves and let it boil.Once it comes to a boil simmer the soup for 5 minutes till the rawness of tamarind disappears.Adjust salt and turn off heat.Have it hot as a soup or serve with hot steamed rice.
Muringa leaves T E A
Strip leaves from stems,Rinse in clean water, Lay leaves out in a thin layer in shade, on fabric if available ,Turn leaves often if the humidity is high. When leaves are dry enough to crumble easily, they can be ground in almost any type of grinder. Or they can be rubbed against a wire screen. Remove any stems and store in an air-tight container away from direct light. Moringa powder can be added to soups and stews when cooking.
The easiest way of making tea from powder is to use an automatic coffeemaker. Just place the Moringa powder where the ground coffee would normally go, and the coffeemaker strains the tea for you as it is being made.And if you have been disappointed in the flavor of Moringa powder, you will be very pleasantly surprised by the flavor of the tea. It’s a bit like green tea, but better, according to many who have tried it. And many people describe the effect of the tea as somehow relaxing, yet energizing.

Compiled by Adv.K.K.MUKUNDAN for VEG MAGAZINE

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