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Moringa is a Very Good Tree,

ENVIRONMENT OCT. 31, 2018

The Moringa Is a Very Good Tree
By Dan Nosowitz


Local Problems, Global Tech

A moringa tree seedling in Botswana. 

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The moringa tree — Moringa oleifera — is sometimes called a superfood. This is a promotional term with no scientific definition, used to promote various plant products, especially those that people don’t really like that much (cranberry). But also, sometimes, that term can hide some of the benefits of certain plants; it can make them sound like a trendy health food with unproven benefits and dubious claims. In the case of moringa, “superfood” is sort of an undersell; it is a plant with lots of nutritional benefits, sure, but also one that’s easy to grow, and, maybe most importantly, can be grown in places where food is scarce. (There will be more of these places soon.)

First, some background. Moringa is a fast-growing tree; it can reach 40 feet high, but has droopy, spindly branches, usually and hopefully weighted with long seedpods, which look sort of like a thick, ridged green bean. It’s native to South Asia, but is now cultivated all over the world, including Latin America, Southeast Asia, and West Africa.

In no way is moringa a new plant. It’s been commonly eaten in South Asia for hundreds of years, and some people seem a little amused that it’s taken on this mantle of trendy superfood, a bit like how those of us from the northern U.S. feel about blueberries being labeled as such, with the added fetishization of a “traditional” plant from somewhere far away. The marketing is all very silly, but the plant is not.

Almost the entire tree is edible. The leaves are cooked like spinach. The seedpods are edible when young, usually boiled. The seeds are edible when immature or mature; they look sort of like tiny footballs. The seeds can also be pressed for their oil. The roots are edible, with a spicy flavor reminiscent of horseradish.

The nutritional makeup of all of these disparate parts is impressive. The leaves contain 27 percent protein by dry weight, including a full array of the amino acids that humans need; that’s higher than almost any plant besides legumes. Carrie Waterman, at the University of California, Davis, has been studying moringa for years, and attests to the plant’s high levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, B vitamins, and manganese.

There are plenty of nonfood uses as well; the leaves have “significant antimicrobial activity,” according to this study, and are sometimes used in or as a soap. The seeds, when dried, can be part of an effective wastewater treatment. In windy areas with long dry seasons, it can prevent soil erosion.

Maybe more important, moringa thrives in exactly the kind of grim conditions likely to be increasingly common in the future. It prefers dry and sandy soil, and is highly drought-tolerant. It’s easy to germinate. It has no known significant pest problems. For a tree, it grows very quickly, producing lots of seedpods by its second year.

Because moringa has so many possibilities, several small companies have begun to cultivate and market it. The best-known is probably Kuli Kuli, an American company run by 30-year-old Lisa Curtis in California, which sells energy bars and powder supplements in stores like Whole Foods, and while Kuli Kuli plays up the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of moringa, which the plant certainly does have, others working with moringa are more interested in the capability the plant has to provide nutrition to those who might otherwise not get it.

The Kariba Redd project, in northern Zimbabwe, trains and assists local communities on how to grow moringa, which has been naturalized there for a couple of decades. Dozens of farmers now grow moringa there, primarily as a cash crop. The Rural Development Initiative, another group, has been planting moringa in Zambia since 2013, specifically for the Zambian people. Malnutrition is a serious issue in Zambia, with 40 percent of children under the age of 5 having stunted growth, and 53 percent suffering from anemia. The RDI project now has millions of moringa trees planted, with dozens of farmers using moringa both as a cash crop and harvesting leaves and seeds for use by the community.

On the Tristao islands of Guinea, in West Africa, an organization called Partenariat Recherches Environnement Medias (PREM) trained women to plant and harvest moringa, and provided solar-powered drying stations to preserve excess leaves, either for local use or to be powdered and sold. It’s especially valuable in places where the primary food — maize, rice — is not very nutrient-dense.

Moringa is a pet project all over the world. And despite the superfood marketing trappings, it really does have some pretty incredible possibilities for food-insecure people, especially in hot and dry regions.

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Moringa facts

Moringa oleifera is popularly known in many countries as a “miracle plant” because of its nutritional and medical properties. Moringa oleifera is the most cultivated plant from Moringaceae family. Primarily it grows in tropical, subtropical and semi-arid climate. It is used in traditional Indian medicine for centuries.

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This plant is overflowing with vitamins A, B, C, D, E and minerals including potassium, calcium, iron, selenium, and magnesium. Moringa leaves are rich in essential amino acids which are not commonly found in plants, and it is extremely rich in proteins. It is good source of good cholesterol which is known to protect against cardiovascular diseases. It is well known as a stimulant for milk production for breastfeeding mothers. Moringa leaves can be dried at low temperature and made into powder using a mortar and pestle. - See more at: http://moringafacts.net/#sthash.mIn1q3Op.dpuf

Moringa leaves are completely safe for human consumption. There are not any toxic elements or side effects. These leaves are usually used to make Moringa tea. It is packed with flavonoids – antioxidants necessary for the fight against free radicals that are causing all sorts of problems in the human body. The tea is also used to manage blood glucose level, stabilize high blood pressure, promote a good night sleep, and as an energy booster. In contrary to coffee, tea and energy drinks, Moringa tea does not contain caffeine. Traditional medicine techniques used Moringa leaves to treat gastrointestinal problems, headache, inflammation, anemia, fiver, eye infection, bronchitis,poor nutrition, inner ear infection, skin infection (topical use). - See more at: http://moringafacts.net/#sthash.mIn1q3Op.dpuf 

Fresh Moringa leaves could be cooked like spinach or any other green leaves, it could be used raw as a salad green mixture. Dry leaves could be sprinkled on any food to improve nutritional value. Moringa roots contain concentrated phytochemical compounds that are found throughout the rest of the plant, and can provide therapeutic benefits for many conditions. When using roots, caution should be exercised because of high concentrate of some elements, and sometimes it can contain paralyzing agents called spirochin that can be dangers for sensitive individuals or if taken in larger quantity. In traditional medicine, Moringa roots are used to control disorders of circulatory system, to stimulate appetite, and improve function of the digestive tract (useful for people with gastric upset and Irritable Bowel Syndrome). They were also used to treat sexual dysfunctions, female reproductive tract issues, arthritis, as a diuretic and natural antiseptic for topical use. Modern medicine determined based on excessive studies that Moringa roots contain elements that can help with ovarian cancer, kidney stones (helps body to flush calcium and phosphates from kidneys more efficiently, which can improve overall kidney function), inflammations (reduce swelling), help people who take pain medication to have longer and less interrupted sleep. Roots can be used for culinary purpose as well. Sauce made from Moringa roots is similar to horseradish sauce and is used as a spice that can also serve medical purposes. - See more at: http://moringafacts.net/#sthash.JyI1TH1C.dpuf



Moringa oleifera seeds are edible in both fresh and dry forms. It could be used as a food and medical remedies. The seeds are especially prized for their medical properties. Studies show that they provide relief for many medical conditions, among them rheumatism, gout, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary infections, and even epilepsy. Modern medicine uses it to treat fungal infection due to a presence of natural antibiotic, and anemia because of high iron content. Moringa seeds powder is used to purify water. After the oil is cold-pressed, what is left can be successfully used to remove dirt particles and harmful bacteria from dirty river water and make it safe for drinking. This method is much safer and healthier than using aluminum sulfate and other chemicals traditionally used to purify drinking water. It also has its place in agriculture, to supplement animal feed and as a fertilizer for the soil. Because of its rich content of natural oil, it is considered as a potential biofuel materials as well. From the seeds comes Moringa oil with exceptional cooking properties because of its oxidative stability and light, pleasant taste. Because of its light texture, this oil is widely used for body massage and in aroma therapy. It also has some healing properties for skin allergies, irritations, wounds, blemishes, and stretch marks. Moringa oil contains 4 times more collagen than carrot oil. In modern time it found its place in soaps, shampoos, perfumes, and other skin care products. Moringa oleifera flowers are creamy white with yellow stems. It blooms from April to September. It is edible, mixed into salads or fried in butter and eaten as a snack. Another way is to make delicious tea. - See more at: http://moringafacts.net/#sthash.JyI1TH1C.dpuf

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Growing Moringa Oleifera in Australia from Seeds.

Description:
The Moringa Oleifera tree is an extremely fast growing tree that can get to 10 meters. The tree relies on a deep tap root that helps it obtain its nutrients from deep underground. The timber is soft and the plant in the early stages will need support as it will bend over in windy conditions. It requires warm climates and sunny conditions.

Climate:
Moringa Oleifera trees grow well in warm to hot climates, they are a tropical to sub-tropical plant. If planted in these regions they will produce leaf or pods year round.

They do not perform well in cold climates and go dormant below 18 degrees Celsius. They can from time to time handle a light frost.

Water:
Moringa can grow in arid regions with little water. They respond well to moderate watering and will produce more leaf. Your Moringa Tree will let you know when it's thirsty. If the leaves look a little dehydrated and dry, it's time for some water.

If the roots are left in standing water or waterlogged clay they will die within a few days. Don't overwater your Moringa Plant.

Soil:
Moringa can grow in poor well drained soil conditions, but will flourish in good well drained soil or sand. The better the soil quality the better nutrients you will get from your leaves.

Pot plants:
Moringa can grow relatively well in pots, with regular water and organic fertiliser. As the Moringa tree grows a deep tap root it is essential to use a deep pot so that the tap root can grow longer.

I re potted one of my Moringa plants that was 9 months old and it was pretty much all tap root and very little other roots that spread out to the sides of the pot.

Moringa can be tricky to repot and care must be taken not to damage the tap root. If your tap root has grown through your base of your pot and you need to repot, then I suggest that you cut the pot to get the root out rather than force it out and damage the root.

They require full sun to part shade. They can be grown inside for a short period of time to shelter them from cold weather.

Pruning:
The Moringa tree if unpruned will grow tall and thin. The wood of the Moringa tree is fairly light weight and lacks strength. Also if your tree gets to 10 meters tall it will make it difficult to harvest the leaves. To keep your Moringa tree bushy and manageable prune when required. You will notice that your Moringa tree will respond very quickly and produce more branches and leaves in a very short period of time. Larger braches that have been cut can be grown as cuttings by placing them directly into the ground. Smaller green branches should be added to the base of the Moringa Tree as mulch and fertiliser.

Seed cultivation:
The natural cycle of the Moringa tree is as follows.

During the dry hot (pre monsoon) period in the tropics, the Moringa tree drops the majority of its leaves and puts its energy into growing its seed pods. These seeds pods then dry on the tree and begin to crack open. They can stay attached to the tree for a couple of months in their dry state. When the first big storms come with lots of rain and wind the seed pods are blown off the trees and the seed pods break open upon impact of the ground. The seeds are then saturated by water and can be totally submersed for a day or 2. This then triggers the seed to germinate, and the tree grows.

To replicate this, place your seeds into a container of water and let them soak for 24 hours. Then plant your seeds in a pot or container to get them started.

The soil you plant into should be of a sandy nature. I use 50% river sand and 50% light friable potting mixture. Water regularly and don't let them dry out at this stage. After 5 days to 2 weeks you should see the seeds starting to grow. If you are using seed raising trays you can transplant after 2 weeks or when the tree is 10 to 15 cm high. Be careful as any damage to the tap root at this stage will kill it. Then repot into a larger pot using a sand based potting mix, or sow directly into the ground.

Pest control:
The advantage of the Moringa Tree is that it is naturally pest resistant. Occasionally you may find a small sap sucking insect that has taken up residence on your tree. This is usually localised and you will see that the leaves have a deformed look to them. The best way to deal with this is to cut off the infected area and discard away from your plant.

Never spray your Moringa Tree with pesticide as this totally defeats the purpose of growing your Moringa tree. I don't use any sprays at all, just the mechanical method. And the occurrences of sap suckers are very rare.

Fertiliser.
Moringa can grow without fertiliser. But regular feeding with a good organic fertiliser will make the tree power on and produce and abundant amount of nutrient rich leaves. Any Moringa leaves that you are not doing to consume yourself make a fantastic fertiliser not just for your Moringa tree but for other plants as well.

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Moringa is one of the most nutritional plants in the world!

It's packed full of Nutrients, Amino-acids, Anti-oxidants, Anti-inflammatory, Phytonutrients, Calcium, Protein, Iron, Vitamins, Minerals and many more. 

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Moringa and Anti Stomach cancer research.
Research on Sulforaphane found in Broccoli sprouts and Moringa to combat Helicobacter Pylori which is a known cause of gastric carcinoma. (STOMACH CANCER & LYMPHOMA) 

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Moringa Congress
The Moringa Shop was fortunate to attend the 5th Moringa Congress in the Philippines on the 22nd of November. Hosted by Moringaling Philippines Foundation Inc.

The keynote speaker was Dr Jed W. Fahey.

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Moringa has traditionally been used for the treatment or aiding in such afflictions as:

Moringa supports the normal sugar levels of the body which aids diabetes.
Assists with high blood pressure
Assists in a healthy circulatory system
Increased immune system
A strong antioxidant aiding cancer treatment and prevention
Moringa provides nourishment to the eyes and the brain.
Assists and promotes metabolism
The amino-acids and nutrients in Moringa help promote the cell structure of the body
Assists the normal functioning of the liver and the kidney.
Aids with the digestive system
Moringa is an anti-inflammatory
Increases energy levels and the feeling of general wellness
Beautifies the skin and Lowers the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Moringa is great for hair and nails.



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What do we know about Moringa (Nébédai in Wolof, Jamboo in Mandinka and Binêbeddai in Jola)

What do we know about Moringa (Nébédai in Wolof, Jamboo in Mandinka and Binêbeddai in Jola) Africa » Gambia Tuesday, July 23, 2013 An effective treatment for male and female infertility (Childless family) Source: Picture: Dr Azadeh Infertility has been a global challenge and there is lots of treatment: some good, some failed, some ineffective. Research from various labs has shown that natural herbal medicines can be applied to cure both male and female infertility, one of which is Moringa. Dealing with infertility problems both for men and women poses psychological trauma and affects the well being of the people concerned. Also, the difficulty experienced while trying to conceive a child is similar to those with fatal diseases such as cancer and HIV and hence becomes an area that needs urgent attention. Dr Hassan Azadeh, a senior lecturer at the University of The Gambia and a senior consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Mr Matthias Ketteler, Chairman of Project Aid The Gambia, an NGO producing Moringa plantation at Jahali village will this week focus on the huge human health benefits of this ‘Nebedai’ plant growing throughout the country. Moringa fodder in ruminant nutrition in The Gambia The plant moringa oleifera is very popular (locally known as ‘Nébédai’) in the Senegambia region where it exists principally in scattered uncultivated forms. It is mainly consumed in various forms as food in the region although a few useful extra-culinary attributes have been suggested. The moringa oleifera variously known as drumstick tree, etc has been systematically investigated during the last three years at ITC. The moringa plant is well known for its enormous biomass production and it promises to be the plant of the future.  Although not completely strange in the West African biosphere, this grossly underexploited plant has a lot to offer as a food and fodder resource in the sub-region. Considering the agro-ecological characteristics of the sub-region in general and The Gambia in particular, the plant needs to be further investigated and modalities of integration into the farming system carefully conducted on the merits of the respective locations. Moringa herbal medicine has been discovered to be very rich in: minerals, antioxidants, high protein density and vitamins: Vitamin A (beta carotene), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin E (Tocopherol) and Vitamin K and good cholesterol. The breakdown of the nutrients was further analysed: Calcium equivalent: 4 glasses of milk Vitamin C equivalent: 7 oranges Potassium equivalent: 3 bananas which is  3 times the iron of spinach 4 times the amount of vitamin A in carrots 2 times the protein in milk It is therefore discovered that the best herbal treatment for infertility is moringa oleifera. Moringa, the multi-purpose super food with endless health benefits What is particularly unique about moringa is the fact that every part of the plant, including its bark, leaves, flowers, and roots serves a unique purpose in promoting human health. Its seeds, for instance, contain up to 40 percent of a non-drying, edible oil known as “Ben Oil” that is rich in antioxidants and similar in its nutritional profile to olive oil. The clear, sweet, odourless oil also has an indefinite shelf life, as it does not turn rancid like many other oils. “The leaves, flowers, seeds, pods, roots, bark, gum, and seed oil from the moringa (malunggay) plant are continually being subjected to intensive research and development programs because the various constituents of the moringa are known to have, among other properties, anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-viral, anti-parasitic and anti-aging activities.” Perhaps the most utilized component of Moringa is its leaves, which can be dried and ground up into a nutrient-dense, tart-flavoured powder. According to another report in the Manila Bulletin, Moringa powder contains seven times the amount of vitamin C typically found in oranges, four times the amount of vitamin A in carrots, 36 times the amount of magnesium in eggs, 25 times the amount of iron in spinach, 50 times the amount of vitamin B3 in peanuts, and 50 times the vitamin B. Like Ben Oil, moringa leaf powder does not spoil, which makes it an excellent long-term survival food. Particularly in the developing countries, moringa powder provides nutritional sustenance at a level unparalleled by most other food plants.  And because moringa seeds can grow to full-size, harvestable trees in as few as 65 days, the moringa plant is a highly-sustainable source of food that is virtually unmatched in its viability and usefulness. Processes involved 1. Making herbal tonic: Get the extracts of five to ten drumstick flowers by boiling it. 2. Mix 1 with a cup of cow milk. 3. To sweeten the mixture, add 1 teaspoon of sugar. This process should span between a week and a month while tests should be carried out for changes or improvements. The resulting tonic can cure infertility of both males and females. Also, additional facts for men suffering from erectile dysfunction making a soup out of moringa drumstick seeds mixed with a bit of pepper and ginger. The bark of moringa tree is turned into powder and when taken internally improves semen quality. The moringa tree with its edible leaves, flowers, and pods are one of most power packed, nutritious trees in the world. It is also one of the most healing trees in the world. The entire tree is either used for food, medicine, or cooking. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for hundreds of years to both prevent and treat almost 300 diseases. The information in this article is not based on double blind research but on the historical and current usage of moringa leaves, flowers, and pods in India, and many other countries.  This is how the people have used it in the past and how they use it now. Much of this information was observed and documented in the different health projects by physicians in their treatment of AIDS, malnutrition, and disease. How Moringa leaves can have an impact on so many problems? Many health problems are due to poor nutrition, malnutrition and imbalanced disease states, which result in immune system breakdown and disease. When you correct those imbalances and nutritional deficiencies with super packed nutritious food, it is bound to improve health and disease states. The ability for moringa leaves, flowers, bark, and pods to have such diverse healing effects is due to the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and healing elements the tree contains. A review of Moringa’s power packed nutrition: Here is a nutritional breakdown of fresh moringa leaves:  7 times the Vitamin C of Oranges;  4 times the Calcium of Milk;  3 times the Potassium of Bananas;  2 times the Protein of Yogurt;  4 times the Vitamin A of Carrots;  and ¾ the iron of Spinach. Moringa leaves when dried become a even greater, powerhouse of nutrition containing:  ½ the Vitamin C of Oranges;  17 times the Calcium of Milk;  15 times the Potassium of Bananas;  9 times the Protein of Yogurt;  25 times the Vitamin A of Carrots; and  20 times the Iron in Spinach.  All elements except the Vitamin C is increased when you dry the leaves in the shade. Drying the leaves in direct sunlight decreases its nutritional values. Moringa leaves and its effects on blood pressure, blood sugar, breast milk production and anaemia: In India, the leaves are used to normalize blood pressure and to treat anxiety. In 1994, a team of researchers identified a new nitride and mustard oil glycoside that demonstrated its ability to lower blood pressure. Moringa leaves mixed with honey then followed with coconut milk drunk 2 to 3 times a day is used for diarrhoea, dysentery and colitis. Moringa leaves have been observed and documented by doctors in the health projects to increase breast milk production and the health of nursing mothers. This is due to the nutrition in the leaves especially the protein, calcium and iron content. Given to failure to thrive infants, it encourages weight gain and improved health due to the super packed nutritional content of the leaves. Moringa leaves are given to improve anaemia in infants, children and adults because of its high iron content. Iron tablets cause stomach distress, constipation, and are difficult to digest. Iron tablets are not easy to obtain in these poor communities. Given their compromised digestive systems due to malnutrition, the iron tablets would most likely not even be utilized by the body. Researchers have not identified all the various elements in the plant that affect these health problems. It may be that in the overall improvement of the patient’s nutritional status that these imbalances are corrected. Improved nutrition supports the patient’s own body mechanisms to heal and correct these conditions. MORINGA BENEFITS Here are the benefits of continuous intake of Moringa Tea: 1. Increases the natural defences of the body.  2. Provides nourishment to the eyes and the brain.  3. Promotes metabolism with bio-available ingredients.  4. Promotes the cell structure of the body.  5. Promotes natural serum cholesterol.  6. Lowers the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.  7. Promotes the normal functioning of the liver and the kidney. 8. Beautifies the skin, Promotes energy.  9. Promotes proper digestion.  10. Acts as an antioxidant takes care of the immune system of the body.  11. promotes healthy circulatory system.  12. It is an anti-inflammatory.  13. Gives a feeling of general wellness.  14. Supports the normal sugar levels of the body. For further information email azadehhassan@yahoo.co.uk and to Mr Matthias Ketteler projectaid@work.gm or send text to Dr Azadeh on 7774469/3774469.

Permaculture Moringa Oleifera Tree:

Permaculture Moringa Oleifera Tree: http://www.permaculturecairns.com/MoringaTree.html The moringa tree is an incredibly hardy, productive tree with a wide variety of uses from edible, high protein leaves to water purification from its seeds. Possible uses for Moringa include: # Eating the leaves raw (although most people don't like the taste much). # Eating the highly nutritious leaves cooked in soups and other dishes. # Drying the leaves and powdering them and using them as a food supplement. # Leaves used as animal forage. # Cooking the green immature seed pods (drumsticks) as a vegetable (like very large green beans). They have a taste similar to asparagus. # Stir frying the mature seeds (stir fried they taste something like peanuts). # Cold pressing the seeds to create an oil (used for cooking, cosmetics and lubrication). # Cutting leaves and branches and using them as a high nitrogen mulch for other plants. # As a companion plant with very light shade in the home garden and high nitrogen, year round leaf drop.  # Live fencing. # And many other uses including medicinal. Planting And Growth: The Moringa tree is very easy to grow. Simply plant seeds or cuttings in the ground in a sunny spot. As part of planting on raised beds is best...the trees don't like being waterlogged. Hardwood cuttings of 30cm to 1 metre planted in the ground should grow vigorously. You can harvest the leaves at will and cut the tree back regularly for mulch or as a way of harvesting leaves. Moringa Seeds For Water Purification: The powder from the crushed moringa seed kernal acts a a natural coagulant binding to the solids in water causing them to sink to the bottom. This leaves the water clear with 90-99% of the bacteria removed (to be reasonably certain of removing most bacteria and parasites you should boil water as well). This video explains step by step how to use the seeds of the moringa tree to purify water... Oil From Moringa Seeds: You can extract oil from moringa seeds by pressing or mashing the seeds and boiling them in water. When you boil it the oil floats to the top of the water where it can be scooped off and used for cooking or lubrication. You can dry, crush and powder the mashed seed and use it for purifying water. Cold pressed oil from moringa seeds is long lasting with a shelf life of around 5 years. It is used in cosmetics as a skin conditioner, as a cooking oil and for lubrication. The following video shows the cold pressing of moringa seeds to make oil... How To Powder Moringa Leaves: This video shows you how to cut a moringa tree (it grows back) and how to powder the leaves of the moringa tree... Traditionally the leaves are dehydrated in the shade and crushed with a mortar and pestle as you can see in this video... Moringa Leaves And Nutrition: In some areas of the world the tree is called "mother's best friend" because the leaves are so high in protein and other nutrients. Giving children moringa leaves as part of their diet is an exceptional way of increasing nutrition in their diet. It's great for adults too. In many areas during drought the moringa tree has saved people from starvation and malnutrition because it produces leaves even with little water...