Moringa has over 5000 years of documented history, primarily through its Ayurvedic uses. Its origins trace back to the Himalayas. This plant has many medicinal and wellness uses. It is one of the most nutritious plants, rich in antioxidants, amino acids, and nutrients.
It is excellent support for strengthening the immune system, energizes metabolic function, relieves fatigue, helps regulate the digestive and cardiovascular system, and helps maintain healthy teeth and bones.
This miraculous plant from South Asia survives in extreme heat and drought conditions. It is a tremendous multivitamin, very rich in nutrients, protein and antioxidants, revitalizes the body and strengthens the immune system. As a poultice, the bark helps heal wounds. The oil from its seeds is used in cosmetics, cooking and for water purification.
How is Moringa prepared?
It is one of the most recommended plants for modulating and strengthening the immune system, it is very versatile in terms of its uses, we can take it as food in the form of meals or beverages.
As a beverage you can drink it by infusing a teaspoon of dehydrated or fresh leaves for 5 minutes. The hydrated leaves you can mix with rice or use to season foods and eat them.
If you are going to consume it in powder form, avoid oxidation by taking it in the shortest time possible, you can add it to smoothies and soups.
Prepare a Cold Matcha Moringa Latte
The combination of green tea and moringa in this wonderful preparation gives us energy and strength. You can have this smoothie mid-morning, or before or after exercising.
For 2 glasses
· 2 teaspoons of Matcha Moringa Munay
· 50 ml water 85 degrees
· 400 ml plant-based milk
· 5-10 ice cubes
· Honey or panela to taste
Dissolve the Matcha Moringa well in the hot water. Add to the blender with the plant-based milk, ice and your sweetener of choice. Blend, serve and enjoy.
Parts of the plant for medicinal use:
Leaves
Uses:
Infusion, tincture, food, juice, poultice
Dosage and frequency:
1 teaspoon 1 – 2 times a day, before 4pm
Sensory characteristics:
Bitter, slightly pungent, warming, energizing
Uses:
Infusion, juice, poultice, food
Dosage and frequency:
Infusion – 1 teaspoon 1 – 2 times a day, before 4pm
Contraindications:
Hypertension, Diabetes with insulin medications, Renal insufficiency, Diarrhea, Insomnia.
