Description

Moringa tea, made from the leaves of the Moringa oleifera tree, offers a wide range of health benefits and nutrients. This perennial herbaceous tree, originally from the Himalayas and now widely spread in tropical and subtropical regions, is known for its nutritious leaves, which are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, and iron. As a result, moringa is often considered a superfood.

Moringa is known by many different names, such as sahinjan in Hindi, ben oil tree, benzoyl tree, drumstick tree, miracle tree, horseradish tree, and wasabinoki in Japanese.

Historically, moringa has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat inflammation and infections. Recent research has shown that moringa leaves contain natural antioxidants that may help protect against various ailments. Additionally, the leaves are praised for their pain-relieving, antihypertensive, immune-modulating, and anti-inflammatory properties. Although the exact mechanisms of action remain largely unknown, studies suggest that moringa may help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels and may provide protection against arsenic toxicity.

Despite the numerous health claims, most of the benefits of moringa are still limited to test tube and animal studies, and more human research is needed to confirm these benefits definitively.

Moringa leaf is generally safe with a low risk of side effects. However, people with certain conditions or those taking medications to manage high blood pressure or diabetes are advised to consult their healthcare provider before drinking moringa tea.

Ingredients

Dried, chopped moringa leaves