To stay healthy, natural things should be used more in the diet. Many fruits, vegetables, spices and herbs are very good for health. Their properties are also considered in Ayurveda. Moringa is one such herb. The leaves, pods and powder of the Moringa tree are all beneficial. Ayurvedic expert DeekshaBhavsar has given information about the health benefits of this and how it can be consumed. DrDiksha is the founder of Ayurvedic products brand The Kadamba Tree and BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine).

Properties of Moringa according to Ayurveda

Moringa contains 25 times more iron than spinach. There is 17 times more calcium than milk. It has many times more vitamin C than oranges, many times more vitamin A than carrots and more protein than yoghurt. It is antibiotic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-viral, anti-ageing and anti-fungal. Its pods, which are also called drumsticks. They also have many qualities. It is considered a magical tree in Ayurveda and is used to treat about 300 diseases.

Benefits of Moringa

  • It reduces hair fall.
  • Improves the level of hemoglobin, which cures anaemia.
  • Controls blood pressure and cholesterol.
  • Detoxes liver and kidney.
  • Helps in weight loss.
  • Improves metabolism.
  • Manages sugar level.
  • Reduces stress, anxiety and mood swings.
  • Improves thyroid function.
  • It is also beneficial in increasing breast milk.
  • Cures asthma and cough.
  • Good for arthritis patients.
  • Removes the deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the body.

How to eat Moringa?

All parts of the Moringa plant are beneficial. But its leaves are most beneficial. You can use the fresh leaves of Moringa in cooking, make bean soup and curry, and its leaves can also be dried and made into powder. Drumstick soup can help reduce the pain of arthritis. 1 tsp powder of Moringa can be added to roti, cheela, smoothie, dal or water energy drinks.

Keep this in mind before using Moringa

Moringa has a warming effect. People who have heart issues like acidity, bleeding, piles; heavy periods and acne should eat it with ghee or coriander. Also, the doctor's advice must be taken before eating.

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