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Moringa oleifera
F.P. Chaumeton, Flore médicale, vol. 2 (1829)
F.P. Chaumeton, Flore médicale, vol. 2 (1829)
Seed Cases (Glans ungentaria)
M. de Lobel, Plantarum seu stirpium icones, vol. 2 (1581)
M. de Lobel, Plantarum seu stirpium icones, vol. 2 (1581)
Botanical name:
Moringa oleifera (syn. M. pterygosperma, Ben oleifera)
Three varieties of Shigru are mentioned in Ayurvedic texts:
Parts used:
Leaf
Also the Gum
Temperature & Taste:
Very Warm, dry. Pungent, Bitter, slightly Sweet
Moringa oleifera (syn. M. pterygosperma, Ben oleifera)
Three varieties of Shigru are mentioned in Ayurvedic texts:
- White-flowered variety: M. oleifera
- Yellow or Pink-Red flowered variety: M. concanensis
- Blue-Black flowered variety: unidentified
Parts used:
Leaf
Also the Gum
Temperature & Taste:
Very Warm, dry. Pungent, Bitter, slightly Sweet
Uses:
1.. Warms the Kidneys, Clears Damp, Promotes Urine (Ayurveda, Unani, Tibetan)
-Edema, Dysuria, Obesity
-dissolves and prevents Urinary Stones
-Arthritis, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatica, Osteoarthritis (Ayurveda, Unani)
-Moringa is used in Tibetan medicine to restore body heat, clear Cold and Phlegm diseases.
-increases Sperm; Aphrodisiac (especially Seed, Leaf; also the root)
-Diabetes (Unani, Ayurveda; confirmed by modern research)
-Hypothyroidism
-Leaf, Root-bark, and Seed are used for this function
2. Settles Wind, Regulates Heart: (Ayurveda, Unani)
-Hypertension, Hypotension
-Cardiac complaints, Heart disease; Heart and circulatory tonic (Root, Stem-bark)
-leaf has hypotensive and bradycardiac effects
-Paralysis, Epilepsy, Tetanus (Leaf, Unani)
-Numbness and tingling (Myanmar)
-Nervous diseases, Insomnia (Seed, Ayurveda)
-restriction of Jaw movement (root-bark, seed)
-all types of pain (stem-bark)
-Root, root-bark, and stem-bark are used for this function
3. Clears Wind-Phlegm, Resolves Masses: (Leaf, Bark, Seed)
-Scrofula, Goiter
-recently used for various Cancers (proven efficacy against various cell types; see below)
4. Warms and Strengthens the Stomach: (Leaf, root-bark, Seed)
-promotes digestion; bloating, indigestion, colic, flatulence
-hardness of the Spleen; Abdominal masses
-Gastric Ulcers (leaf powder; proven to kill Helicobacter)
-used as a nutritional tonic in weakness and deficiency
5. Kills Worms: (Leaf, Bark, Root, Seed)
-intestinal worms
-oil of the seeds is Vermifuge
6. Benefits Brain and Senses:
-classically regarded as improving vision and strengthening the eyes
-improves Memory (Myanmar)
7. Resists Poison:
-Colds; Fever; Intermittent Fever; Small Pox
-obstinate skin diseases
-abscesses, cysts
-Erysipelas
-used for HIV
-Hepato-protective effect
8. Promotes Menstruation, Inhibits Conception: (root-, stem-bark)
-Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea from Cold
-root has been used to inhibit conception
-Abortifacient
9. Externally:
-leaf paste is applied to Wounds
-abscesses, swellings (leaf, root, seed)
-applied to Rheumatism; stiffness of the Body (root, bark)
-roasted and ground seeds are made into a poultice for Arthritis (Thailand)
-earache (root)
-Seed paste is applied to Warts
-Fistula-in-ano (stem-bark)
-the steam is used to disperse tumors
-bath of the leaf decoction for Arthritis and Rheumatism
-oil of the seed is rubefacient
-Seed used as a wash for Dandruff (Nigeria)
-Snake bite
Dose:
Leaf Juice: 10–20mls. (API)
Seed Powder: 5–10 grams
Stem-Bark Powder: 2–5 grams
Comment:
1. Moringa is a very important medicinal plant with numerous health benefits and medicinal uses in traditional texts. All parts of the plant are used for various purposes. The leaves and Seeds are regularly used as foods by village people. The plant is rich in vitamins and minerals, and is regarded as a health tonic.
2. The various parts of the Tree have been used similarly, according to comparision of various authors. Seeds appear stronger for spasms and nervous complaints; Root is most used for Arthritic and Rheumatic complaints; Root and Root-bark are stimulant and stomachic.
Substitute:
The seeds have been used as a substitute / adulterant of Black Pepper.
Leaf Juice: 10–20mls. (API)
Seed Powder: 5–10 grams
Stem-Bark Powder: 2–5 grams
Comment:
1. Moringa is a very important medicinal plant with numerous health benefits and medicinal uses in traditional texts. All parts of the plant are used for various purposes. The leaves and Seeds are regularly used as foods by village people. The plant is rich in vitamins and minerals, and is regarded as a health tonic.
2. The various parts of the Tree have been used similarly, according to comparision of various authors. Seeds appear stronger for spasms and nervous complaints; Root is most used for Arthritic and Rheumatic complaints; Root and Root-bark are stimulant and stomachic.
Substitute:
The seeds have been used as a substitute / adulterant of Black Pepper.
Main Combinations:
1. Hardness and obstruction of the Spleen, Colic, Moringa gum, Ginger, Asafetida, Borax, Salt (as in Habb-e-Baogola)
2. Infection, Moringa leaf, Neem leaf
3. Increase immunity and fight infection: Moringa leaf, Bdellium, Emblic Myrobalan, Tinospora, Madder
4. To enhance speech, intelligence and memory, Moringa root-bark, Calamus, Chebula, Long Pepper as in Sarasvata Ghirta of Ayurveda)
5. Kidney inflammation:
i. Moringa, Tinospora
ii. Moringa, Rhubarb, Tribulus, Chebula, Tinospora, Withania (Unani)
6. Edema from Liver disease, Sal Ammoniac with Moringa infusion. (Nadkarni)
7. Leukorrhea, Potassium nitrate with Infusion of Moringa. (Nadkarni)
8. Worms: Seeds are boiled in water with salt, and taken with Honey (Ayurveda)
Major Formulas:
Habb-e-Baogola (Unani)
Sudarshana Churna
Sarasvata Ghrita
Vastyamayantaka Ghrita
Kshara Taila
Prabhanjana Vimardana Taila
Vishatinduka Taila
Cautions:
1. Avoid the leaf, root, bark and flowers during pregnancy. Root and Root-bark are abortifacient, causing strong uterine contractions.
The fruit is safe and regarded as a tonic during pregnancy.
2. Not used in heat-conditions, burning sensations, gastritis, heat-type bleeding etc.
3. Root and Bark have shown significant anti-fertility effects. Moringa seed decreases sperm motility, count and testosterone. Leaf powder showed a dose-dependent reduction in the concentration of serum FSH, LH and estrogen, while high doses significantly increased progesterone levels. Semen volume, sperm count and motility were significantly increased with the leaf powder in a dose dependent manner.
4. Large doses of the root-bark can cause kidney and liver dysfunction
Safety:
–Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Moringa oleifera.
Main Preparations used:
1. Avoid the leaf, root, bark and flowers during pregnancy. Root and Root-bark are abortifacient, causing strong uterine contractions.
The fruit is safe and regarded as a tonic during pregnancy.
2. Not used in heat-conditions, burning sensations, gastritis, heat-type bleeding etc.
3. Root and Bark have shown significant anti-fertility effects. Moringa seed decreases sperm motility, count and testosterone. Leaf powder showed a dose-dependent reduction in the concentration of serum FSH, LH and estrogen, while high doses significantly increased progesterone levels. Semen volume, sperm count and motility were significantly increased with the leaf powder in a dose dependent manner.
4. Large doses of the root-bark can cause kidney and liver dysfunction
Safety:
–Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Moringa oleifera.
Main Preparations used:
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RESEARCH FROM: 2012–07/2019