Healthy Benefits of Malunggay
from its scientific name Moringa oleifera, commonly referred to simply as “Moringa” or known as “Malunggay” here in the Philippines , which id from the family of Moringaceae.
You can typically see its tree everywhere, our neighbor has one on their backyard and are known to be the source when somebody needs it for their cooking. 
It easily grows and are very easy to maintain.
What made Malunggay so popular is because of the benefits that it gives health wise and medicinal wise.
Healthy Benefits of Malunggay
- the leaves of this plant proved to be a good source of calcium, iron, ascorbic acid and phosphorus
- the seeds, the young pods, and the flowers have been established to benefit individuals as far as anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, circulatory stimulations, and such other activities that are most beneficial to mankind, are concerned
- also used for sores,ulcers, snake bites, and an anti scorbutic
- The lactation enhancing effects of malunggay leaves as evidenced by a greater increase in maternal serum prolactin levels. Hence there are studies shows that it is good source for breastfeeding mothers to produce an ample amount of milk for their babies.
- Malunggay is also used for purgative and anti-fungal purposes
- Moringa leaves have 4 times more Beta-Carotene than that of carrots, 17 times more calcium than that of milk and 25 times more iron than that of Spinach.
- Moringa Leaves and pods contain 90+ nutrients and 46 antioxidants.
- Moringa leaves have more antioxidants than the green leaves
So next time you cook, don’t forget to add up Malunggay to your recipes 
Nature gives us natural benefits that are free for everyone. So we must take care of it.
