Moringa
Moringa
From an Ayurvedic perspective, moringa is considered heating and pungent.As mentioned previously, moringa has deep cleansing and detoxifying effects It has a particular affinity for rakta dhatu (blood) and meda dhatu (fat). moringa excellent for balancing kapha and vata dosha,
Moringa can improve our taste perception, appetite and digestive power
Moringa acts as a nervine tonic
It is useful in headaches through the pancakarma treatment of nasya and by rubbing the leaves over the forehead
Can be used as a massage powder for skin conditions such as pruritis, urticaria and acne and give healthy glowing skin
A tea is useful in loose motions and diarrhoea (red variety)
Helpful in conditions of abdominal bloating, pain and distension
Useful for worm infestations
The leaves are useful in conditions of fever, coughs and colds especially with mucous, bronchitis
Supports fat metabolism and weight management and reduces cholesterol
Can improve sexual debility and fertility (particularly male)
Can support menstrual issues like amenorrhoea and dysmenorrhoea
The bitter and pungent properties makes a perfect detoxification aid especially for the blood and fat tissues
Useful in reducing hypertension and is uniquely able to restore strength to the heart and blood after cleansing
how to use
Take the powder with a teaspoon of ghee for overall nutrition or with honey to boost metabolism.
Mix it with warm milk and honey to help balance vata.
To offset the heating quality, take with a spoonful of aloe vera.
cook as a salad and curry leaf and fruit call drumstick.
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