On the miraculous moringa plant

It has been in Jamaica since 1817, but many people are still unaware of its medicinal and nutritional benefits.Moringa contains more amount of Vitamin C than oranges, and more Vitamin A than carrots. It has the ability to improve male potency, and it relieves muscle soreness.Similarly, eating watermelon can be an effective means of alleviating […]

It has been in Jamaica since 1817, but many people are still unaware of its medicinal and nutritional benefits.
Moringa contains more amount of Vitamin C than oranges, and more Vitamin A than carrots. It has the ability to improve male potency, and it relieves muscle soreness.
Similarly, eating watermelon can be an effective means of alleviating pains as it contains more calcium than milk. It has more iron than almond and more of Vitamin E than spinach. It is considered in many circles to be the number one treatment for high blood pressure and diabetes, which are common to Jamaicans and Nigerians.
The moringa plant increases natural defence for the body to beautify the skin, promotes energy, gives a feeling of wellness, improves the body’s immunity, stabilises sugar, provides nutrients to the eyes and brain, acts as an antioxidant, reduces cholesterol and promotes normal functioning of the kidney and liver.
Because of the quantity of Vitamin A in moringa, it is a good cure for diabetes and reduces the risk of blindness. In addition to this, Vitamin D, which reduces the chances of children to develop type-one diabetes, is present in moringa.
Moringa leaves are also helpful in weight loss. Let those who want to reduce their weight take note. It can be cooked like vegetable, eaten raw or added to beverages. The leaves are low in fat and carbohydrates, but are extremely high in protein, vitamins and minerals.
 As a result of its high nutritional content, moringa can be taken as a supplement. It is therefore, advisable for Nigerians to eat a lot of moringa leaves.
Aliyu Mustapha, 300 Level student of Mass Communication, University of Maiduguri