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The Health Benefits of Malunggay (Moringa)

Thursday, November 24, 2011 , Posted by Yvhes P. at 12:27 AM


The scientific name of malunggay is Moringa Oleifera. It is also called the Miracle Tree because of its numerous health benefits. It is rich in vitamins and minerals and termed as the most nutritious plant on the face of the earth.

With a large number of population experiencing different kinds of health issues nowadays, we should take extra care of our bodies. In any way we can, we have to protect ourselves from harmful diseases around us. Usually we would take in food supplements that offer multiple vitamins and minerals to boost our bodies fight against diseases and to be energized too. But did you know that aside from supplement capsules widely available in drugstores and supermarkets everywhere, there is one plant that offers the same nutrients and even more? I am talking about the health wonders of malunggay tree which has a powerhouse of nutritional value. Aside from its leaves, almost every part of malunggay tree offers health benefits too. I always see to it that my family and I eat malunggay at least thrice a week. It protects us from sickness and serves as our energy booster too. Truly malunggay gives wonder to the lives of people who eat this kind of vegetable.

Here are some of the health benefits of malunggay tree:

  • Malunggay is rich in Vitamin A.
  • It is also rich in Vitamin C.
  • Calcium
  • Zinc
  • Potassium
  • Iron
  • Amino acids
  • It protects the liver and kidneys.
  • Anti-bacterial properties.
  • Useful for lactating mothers.
  • Help in the weight loss process because it is non-sugar based.
  • Proven as an energy and nutrition booster.
  • It balances sugar levels.
  • It stimulates metabolism.

The lists above are just some of the health benefits of malunggay tree. There are still some other nutrients that can be found in moringa oleifera. Indeed malunggay deserves to be called a miracle tree. I hope with this article I can influence you to try it, in case you haven't tried eating malunggay yet. It's not yet late to live a healthy life.

Currently have 2 comments:

  1. jeannette says:

    Good evening,
    I a in a 100% agreement with you, as Technology is advancing forward new diseases are surfacing everyday, thus we need to fueled our bodies with quality natural products to enable our immune system to perform at its optimum .

  1. Anonymous says:

    I like malunggay a lot. Very nutritious and good for the health. It is proven to have cured diseases. Malunggay is now becoming famous that some countries are now importing malunggay from the Philippines.

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