Nutritional Value Of Malunggay Part I
farmeric June 17th, 2008
The hardest thing to see is what is in front of your eyes. - Goethe
These leaves could save million of lives. These tiny leaves have the potential to save million of people on our planet. What kind of leaves are they?
They are the leaves of of the humble Malunggay (moringa) tree. The scientific name is Moringa oleifera. It is said that the Malunggay tree originated in Northern India. Record shows Malunggay being used in Indian medicine some 5,000 years ago.
Varieties
Thirteen Malunggay (moringa) species are known of:
- M. olefeira
- M. arborea
- M. borziana
- M. concanensis
- M. drouhardii
- M. hildebrandtii
- M. longituba
- M. ovalifolia
- M. peregrina
- M. pygmaea
- M. rivae
- M. ruspoliana
- M. stenopetala
As Malunggay spread from India to other tropical and subtropical areas, it adapted to local conditions. Over time, these thirteen distinct species of Malunggay developed.
Uses of Malunggay in Ancient World
- Nutrition
- Disease Prevention
- Ointment
- Alley Cropping
- Fertilizer
- Erosion Control
- Water Purification
- Cosmetics
- Textile Printing
- Insecticide
- Fungicide
- Lubricants
- Tanning Leather
- Dye
- Fiber Products
- Fences
- Ornamentation & Shade
- Wind Barrier
- Cane Juice Clarifier
- Honey Production
- Condiment
- Cooking Oil
- Honey Clarifier
- Food
In ancient times, Malunggay was known and used in traditional societies around the world. This was long before people had the tools of instant communication that we have today. So people must have discovered Malunggay independently in all of these places, and they found all great value in it. This fact alone suggests that Malunggay is worth investigating. People in these societies discovered a vast array of uses for Malunggay. This knowledge existed in many different parts of the world - Africa, Latin America, South America, India, Indonesia, and many island nations.
Traditional Medicine
- Anemia, Anxiety, Asthma
- Blackheads, Blood impurities, Blood Pressure, Bronchitis
- Catarrh, Chest congestion, Cholera, Colitis, Conjunctivitis, Cough
- Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dropsy, Dysentery
- Eye and ear infections
- Fever
- Glandular swelling,Gonorrhea
- Headaches,Hysteria
- Intestinal worms
- Jaundice
- Lactation
- Malaria
- Pain in joints, Pimples, Pregnancy, Psoriasis
- Respiratory disorders
- Scurvy, Semen deficiency, Skin infections, Sore throat, Sores, Sprain, Stomach ulcers
- Tuberculosis, Tumor
- Urinary disorders
- Wounds
Scientific Knowledge …to be continued at Nutritional Value Of Malunggay Part II
source:http://www.tfljournal.org/
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Ever since the day I decided to become healthy, “Malunggay” has always been a part of my diet.
Napanood ko din kasi sa TV about its nutritional value and ang bottomline, it’s very healthy.
Kapag may sarili na akong house and lot and may garden (if ever), this is one of the vegetables na itatanim ko.
Nice post. 
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yes the malunggay is very nutritiuos especially if it is in powder form and it should be taken daily.
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hi cris,
thanks for the nice comment. i’ve visited your weblog and you’re really got plenty of information about our beloved Malunggay.
keep promoting Malunggay!
pls. send me different recipe of malunggay.
please do send me too different recipe of malungay
thank you very much of this information I gonna complete my SIP
hi,
my family takes moringa capsule for a year now, and it really is amazing, wala pang nagkakasakit sa pamilya ko. talagang miracle ang halaman na ito. halos lahat ng sakit ay ginagamot. tnx sa blog na ito, nai-share ko rin sa mga friends ko ang patunay.
Ever since the day I decided to become healthy, “Malunggay” has always been a part of my diet.
Napanood ko din kasi sa TV about its nutritional value and ang bottomline, it’s very healthy.
astig nmn…woahh!!!