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Malunggay (Moringa oleifera Lam.) |
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The malunggay plant is known to different parts of
the world under various names including, but not limited to,
horseradish tree, drumstick tree, and dool in some regions. It is
one of the more popular and publicized plant that is acknowledged to
have nutritional, as well as, medicinal value. It is rich in
vitamins A, B & C, minerals such as iron and amino acids. Fortunately, the
plant is easily accessible as it can be found not only as part of
the wild life, but also in the backyards of many Filipino homes.
Malunggay proves to be a low-maintenance plant to grow, and is able
to propagate in almost all kinds of soil. Most of the parts of the malunggay had been proven to be useful, both for consumption and for
its preparation as a medicinal plant. Its flowers, leaves and young
pods are associated and perceived to be important because of the
health benefits that it provides. |
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Health Benefits of MalunggayAs have been mentioned earlier, there are various parts of the
malunggay plant which are being used for health reasons. For one,
the leaves of this plant proved to be a good source of calcium,
iron, ascorbic acid and phosphorus. Its other parts such as the
seeds, the young pods, and the flowers have been established to
benefit individuals as far as anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic,
circulatory stimulations, and such other activities that are most
beneficial to mankind, are concerned. There have been claims that
malunggay can be used to lower blood pressure, aid in pains caused
by rheumatism, headaches and migraines, as well as its being an
anti-tumor plant. Malunggay is also used for purgative and
anti-fungal purposes, as well. The leaves can be applied to minor
wounds for faster healing. It can also relive indigestion by
drinking a concoction of its leaves or mixed with food. All these prove the claim that this
plant is indeed multi-purpose. |
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