What is Moringa?
If you are one of our regular Tigs & Moo Naturals YouTube viewers and were able to watch any of our informational YouTube vlogs in the past few months, you would have heard me rave on about how fantastic the herb moringa is for the skin and overall body health.
But first, what is Moringa?
For countless years, Moringa Oleifera has also been known as the drumstick tree, miracle tree, ben oil tree, or the horseradish tree. It is a plant that has been used and regarded for its health benefits and its medicinal and anti-inflammatory properties for hundreds if not thousands of years. Not to mention, it is also an antidepressant. It is also good to know that this information is supported by scientific research.
What does Moringa contain?
I mentioned on a previous YouTube video that Moringa isn’t just a superfood for the skin, but for the overall health of the body. This is because it includes;
- 92 nutrients
- 46 antioxidants
- 36 anti-inflammatory properties
- 18 amino acids
- And, 9 essential amino acids
As someone who has suffered from hormonal acne for over 10 years, it is easy to give into temptation and become complacent when my skin is in its problem free looking stage. But inevitably, it doesn’t take much to swing the scales the other way! It’s like a rude awakening when you feel that cyst slowly making an appearance on your face, knowing that once it has gone in a few weeks, you’ll be left with the hyperpigmented scarring. I then ask myself, was the sugar, gluten, milk and/or processed food worth it? A Big Fat Nope!
Well, thank God for Moringa! And here’s why!
It contains healthful compounds such as;
- Vitamin A (from beta-carotene)
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
- Vitamin B3 (niacin)
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin C and Folate
- Protein
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Calcium
- Zinc
- Potassium
- Phosphorus
And if that doesn’t impress you then here are some nutritional reminders:
- It has 7 times more Vitamin C than oranges
- 10 times more Vitamin A than carrots
- 17 times more Calcium than milk
- 9 times more Protein than yoghurt
- 15 times more Potassium than bananas
- 25 times more Iron than spinach
When it comes to major illness or disease it helps with:
- Epilepsy
- Rheumatism
- Heart disease…the list is endless!
However, I did find during my research that you shouldn’t consume more than 11 teaspoons a day…but goodness knows why you would want that much. Remember practicing moderation is a good thing!!!!!!!!!
Those on thyroid, blood pressure and diabetic medications should consult their doctors first. I know that it can lower your blood pressure, which is why my husband takes it, so it may interact with your current medication. Other than that there aren’t any other known side effects.
Can it help with my Acne?
Moringa has strong anti-inflammatory properties, thus it can help to reduce your inflamed acne when applied directly/topically on the skin. With continued oral consumption it will also help both the inflamed acne and any possible hyperpigmentation.
Meanwhile, the Moringa Oil has plant hormones called Cytokinesis which helps promote cellular growth & prevent the destruction of skin tissue. It is also worth noting that the natural Vitamin C in moringa helps to boost the production of collagen and help prevent sagging of the skin, reduce fine lines & wrinkles.
Moringa is also known to be a great detoxifier for the liver. If your liver is struggling to do its job of cleaning or detoxing the body, this could be a reason for your adult acne. Remember that acne is often a symptom or sign that something is going on inside your body that needs to be put right. That something could be all or some of the following:
- Inflammation in the body
- Inflammation in the gut
- Your liver has too many toxins
- Your hormones are fluctuating or have become imbalanced
- Your body has nutritional deficiencies.
Moringa can help with all of these!
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