Moringa is an important food source in some parts of the world. Because it can be grown cheaply and easily, and the leaves retain lots of vitamins and minerals when dried, moringa is used in India and Africa in feeding programs to fight malnutrition. The immature green pods (drumsticks) are prepared similarly to green beans, while the seeds are removed from more mature pods and cooked like peas or roasted like nuts. The leaves are cooked and used like spinach, and they are also dried and powdered for use as a condiment.
TAKEN BY MOUTH � Asthma. In an early study, taking 3 grams of moringa twice daily for three weeks reduced asthma symptoms and the severity of asthma attacks in adults. � Increasing breast milk production. Early evidence suggests that taking 250 mg of a specific moringa supplement (Natalac) twice daily after childbirth increases breast milk production. � �Tired blood� (anemia). � Arthritis. � Cancer. � Constipation. � Birth control. � Diabetes. � Diarrhea. � Epilepsy. � Stomach pain (gastritis). � Stomach and intestinal ulcers. � Headache. � Heart problems. � High blood pressure. � Kidney stones. � Swelling (inflammation). � Thyroid disorders. � Infections. � As a nutritional supplement. � Stimulating immunity. � Increasing sex drive. � Other conditions. APPLIED TO THE SKIN � Athlete�s foot. � Dandruff. � Warts. � Skin infections. � Snakebites. � Gum disease (gingivitis). � Other conditions
