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Moringa: A Model Superfood
Every single part of the moringa plant has medicinal properties [1]. Moreover, moringa leaves provide “…7 times more vitamin C than oranges, 10 times more vitamin A than carrots, 17 times more calcium than milk, 9 times more protein than yoghurt, 15 times more potassium than bananas and 25 times more iron than spinach.” [2]. Clearly moringa is super amongst superfoods! There is so much scientific research on moringa’s positive impact on health that this article summarises different experiments and groups them according to health concern. But it must be emphasised that all the benefits compiled in this article don’t even scratch the surface of moringa’s scientifically detected nourishing abilities!
Herbal Profile
Health Uses Identified in Research
anaemia, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, malnutrition, obesity, pregnancy, anaemia [3,4]
Identified Nutrient Molecules
Vitamins A, B3 (nicotinic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folic acid), C and E; calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, protein, omega-3 fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic and oleic acids) [2]
Dose(s) Used in Trials
12–48 grams daily (immunostimulation) [5] | 1.4 grams daily (anaemia) [6] | 8 grams daily (blood sugar control) [7]; or 20 grams per meal [8] | 4–8 grams daily (cholesterol management) [7,9]
May Work Well With
Astragalus, garlic, grape seed (immunostimulation) | Nettle (anaemia) | Garlic, milk thistle (blood sugar control) | Garlic, grape seed, milk thistle (cholesterol management)
Plant Bioactive Molecules
stigmasterol, sitosterol, kampesterol, tannins, sterols, terpenoids, caffeic acid, flavonoids [2] (quercetin and epicatechin [10]), benzyl isothiocyanates, niazimicin A, B pterygospermin, and 4-benzyl glucosinolate [6]
Form(s) Consumed
(Commonly consumed) Leaves, leaf powder, oil [2] | (Other forms) Roots, bark, seeds, seed pods, flowers [2]
