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The Moringa Tree, Moringa oleifera, is a native tree from sub-Himalayan parts of Northern India. Common names include moringa, drumstick tree, horseradish tree, and ben oil tree or benzoil tree. Moringa contains a multitude of Vitamins: A (Carotene), B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B6 (Pyridoxine), B7 (Biotin), C, D, E and K. It further has 46 active antioxidants, 18 minerals and a profile abundant. It also contains 18 amino acids, including all 8 essential amino acids. Moringa is a natural complex that your body can recognise. Many people realise and exploit it’s potential for alleviating suffering around the world, taking advantage of its rapid growth and outstanding nutritional profile to improve lives.
Moringa oleifera is native to the sub-Himalayan parts of Northern India and is widely utilised.
Yes, there are 13 known Moringa species in tropical and subtropical habitats around the globe. Moringa stenopetala is native to Africa and has larger seeds and leaves than M. oleifera. Moringa oleifera has proven to be the most valuable cultivated member of the Moringaceae family.
Almost all its parts contain nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, C and E) and minerals. Additionally, the leaves and roots are an excellent source of natural antioxidants and contain significant amounts of total phenols, tannins and flavonols. The leaves and seeds are often eaten raw, cooked or added into food in a powder form for nutritional and medicinal purpose. Crushed moringa seeds and/or a seedcake can be used for water purification. Moringa leaves are also used to make fertilizers to improve vigor on crops, fruit and flowers. Moringa seeds are used to make Moringa oil.
Ground moringa leaf (leaf powder) used as a spice in common dishes; fresh leaves added in salads or cooked as a vegetable; dry leaf powder added to meals for children; moringa tea prepared by adding one spoon of leaf powder to boiled water.
Seeds are eaten like peanuts. Ground seeds are used as a spice in food. Moringa oil can be produced from compressed moringa seeds.
Uses of moringa roots and other parts as a food source are currently unknown. Roots extracts are traditionally consumed carefully for medicinal purpose but not as food.
Cultivation of moringa in South Africa could contribute to national climate change mitigation and adaptation plans because the rate at which moringa trees absorb CO2 is about 55 higher when compared to Japanese cedar trees and 20 times higher than that of typical vegetation.
Moringa has risen from a minor crop to one of the most auspicious multi-use crops in South Africa over the last decade. Its cultivation has expanded in recent years and a diversity of moringa-based food products is available in rural communities and local markets.
Moringa oleifera (moringa) trees grow well mainly in tropical and sub-tropical regions with hot summers and mild winters and are known to thrive in a wide range of soil types. 20 to 30 degrees Celsius is the most suitable for germination and plant growth of moringa seedlings. In South Africa, moringa is mainly grown in the Limpopo Province by farmers and at household levels. They grow well with annual rainfall ranging between 250 mm – 1500 mm depending on soil type, but thrive on high rainfall with well drained soil, although they can tolerate drought. Moringa trees are highly susceptible to frost and cold conditions.
Either seeds or cuttings. Seeds can best be planted directly in the field. Seedlings can also be raised in nurseries.
Traditionally, tree by tree… or intensively, with hundreds or thousands of seeds in a limited area?
The ideal system could depend on a few factors such as purpose, organic/ conventional, climate, irrigation and even personal preference. For leaf production a higher density of 100 000 – 200 000 plants per hectare can be used. Lower planting density (1000 plants / hectare) may be used for seed production.
production. High density is ideal for optimum leaf production.
Moringa trees tend to grow well when pruned regularly. Moderate level pruning at 2m height above the soil surface (pollarding) can be ideal practice for moringa production. Mechanical harvesting can be eased at a height of 0.5 above the soil surface when the stem is relatively soft.
Moringa is well known for its multitude of uses, including nutrition, medicine, livestock feed, plant growth enhancer, cosmetics, water purification and biofuel production.
It is plant based biostimulants. Biostimulants is an organic (non synthetic) plant-based bio-stimulant used in various agricultural sectors. Agricultural Biostimulants include diverse formulations of compounds, substances and other products that are applied to plants or soils to regulate and enhance the crop’s physiological processes, thus making them more efficient. Biostimulants act on plant physiology through different pathways to improve crop vigor, yields, quality, and post-harvest shelf-life/preservation.
It is used to encourage complementary soil microbes and improve metabolic efficiency, root development, and nutrient delivery. These products are increasingly used in crop production around the world. Biostimulants act on plant physiology through different pathways to improve crop vigor, yields, quality, and post-harvest shelf-life/preservation.
Increase plant yield in terms of weight, seed and fruit set. Enhance the plant quality, affecting sugar content, colour, and shelf life. Improve the plants efficiency of water usage. Improve the efficiency of fertiliser absorption in plants. Strengthen stress tolerance and recovery of the plant. Drive organic and sustainable agriculture in areas that need it the most.
The use of seedcakes as bio-fertiliser and/or organic manure is yet to be researched in South Africa. This could reduce over reliance on chemical fertilisers. Chemical fertilisers are known to have adverse effects on the environment.
Yes, Use 1 tablespoon of Moringa Powder and dilute with 3 liters of water.
Capsules and tablets are manufactured using moringa dry leaf powder and used as a nutritional supplement. Energy drinks made from moringa leaf extracts or powder. Flavoured peanut butter to increase its nutritional value. Ice tea made from moringa leaf extracts or powder. Moringa juice extracts from either fresh or dry leaves. Moringa dry leaf powder. Soft porridge with moringa leaf powder incorporated in soft maize porridge. Tea leaves/bags made from either dry or fresh leaf extracts. Yoghurt made from either dry or fresh leaf extracts. Incorporation of moringa leaf powder in chip snacks. Moringa noodles.
No, Higher education institutions should conduct studies on the safe use of Moringa for human consumption. Further, there is also a vast field of research opportunities awaiting universities and students in South Africa, such as the development of processing techniques and the establishment of a moringa value chain.
There may be instances where you should not take Moringa. Moringa is relatively high in potassium and calcium. People who are under medical care for certain conditions that have been recommended to avoid certain minerals such as potassium or calcium or any food that is high in these minerals, should avoid the use of Moringa. People with kidney problems or who are undergoing dialysis, should also avoid Moringa. Moringa is also high in iron, which could be problematic for some. It is recommended to confirm with your doctor if you could use moringa.
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