The nutritional value of Moringa is high
Previously, moringa tree was originally a wild tree in many places such as Thanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan … However, recently many people whispered about its high nutritional value so they should buy it to add it. daily menu. There are places that sell for “exorbitant” prices, from 80,000 VND to 100,000 VND / kg.
Dr. Ho Thu Mai – Department of Nutrition, Vinmec General Hospital said, if comparing the nutritional value of moringa with some other foods, the nutritional content of moringa is much higher.
For example, the K content in 100g of bananas is 88mg and with moringa is 259mg (moringa is 3 times more).
Moringa soup has a high nutritional value
The vitamin C content of oranges is 30 mg / 100 g, and the moringa is 120 mg / 100g (the nutrition of moringa is 4 times).
Dr. Ho Thu Mai also added that, in addition to its high nutritional value, moringa is also a valuable source of medicinal herbs. The parts of the plant contain many important minerals and are a source of protein, vitamins, Beta – carotene, amino acids and many phenolics compounds …. Specifically:
Moringa tree roots
- Anti-seizure, anti-swelling and helps people with diuretic.
- Moringa oleifera is also used in some places to prevent pregnancy. (still fresh moringa roots, chopped and cooked with 2 liters of water, cook half a liter of medicine, divide and drink 2 times a day)
- Helps eliminate Oxalate type kidney stones.
- Root bark uses sharp water to treat toothache, earache …
- The fresh roots of moringa are used to treat fever, rheumatism, swelling of the liver and spleen …
Moringa tree bark
- Treatment of fever, stomach pain, tooth decay …
- In many cases, moringa tree bark is inserted into the uterus to induce dilatation, abortion.
Moringa leaves
Crush the leaves on the wound to help treat swelling and boils. The leaves can also be mixed with honey to apply to the red eye.
Moringa seeds
- Oil is made from moringa seeds treats rheumatism
- Moringa seed helps treat constipation, warts and worms.
- In addition, moringa seeds also work to filter water. The seeds contain natural “polyelectrolyte” compounds that can be used as precipitates for cleaning water.
Note when eating moringa
Dr. Ho Thu Mai also recommends that any type of food included in the meal menu should be considered in terms of quantity and quality. Eat a variety of foods for balanced nutrition. Eating too much of one for a long time is not good. Moringa is no exception.
Do not eat too much moringa as this plant has a lot of nutrients, vitamin C and calcium content. If eating a lot leads to excess calcium, vitamin C, causing negative consequences for health.
Avoid eating moringa in the evening to ensure your sleep as it causes insomnia.
Pregnant women should not eat moringa: As mentioned above, in moringa there is alpha – sitosterol that causes smooth muscle contraction of the uterus and miscarriage. Absolutely not eating moringa in early stages of pregnancy to keep the fetus and mother safe.
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