Malunggay or Moringa oleifera
Malunggay is the top herbal plant that can prevent diseases is well-known here in the Philippines. It is usually used as ingredients for cooking. Aside from being vegetables, it is also used as a medicine for wounds and some illness.
“Moringa ole if era” well-known as malunggay here in the Philippines or “Drumstick tree” in English is called, “miracle tree” because all of it parts is beneficial for health.
Malunggay pods may be eaten raw or fried it taste like a peanut. Boil roots with warm temperature used to wash wound and gargle to wash mouth sores and sore throats.
Its seeds, leaves, and barks may be applied to relieve inflammation. Its oil may mix with foods it is rich in anti-oxidant. The oil also used as oil base for perfumes and cosmetics.
Researchers find out that it is very potent because even in small amounts, it can supply the body of the needed nutrients. Lastly, it has only a few calories. So both adult and children can consume it by a constituent to other foods.
Malunggay tree is a plant that grows in a tropical climates such as the Philippines. It is popular for its nutritional value as vegetable and as herbal medicine. Scientific research proves that it has many benefits than the other fruits or vegetables. It contains vitamins A, Band C, calcium, iron and protein used to fight malnutrition.
It was found out as anti-bacterial, anti-infection, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial and so many uses in late 1940’s. It also contains benzyl isothiocyanate that has chemoprotective and anti-cancer properties.
Also, it is said to balance sugar levels and helpful to fight against diabetes.
Moringa is a good source of vitamins it contains 18 amino acids and also a good source of fiber. Truly indeed malunggay has many health benefits and essential nutrients to prevent certain diseases.