Moringa Oleifera Health Benefits

Dry Leaf Powder Moringa Oleifera

Moringa Oleifera in its dry leaf form is far more potent than fresh leaves. It really is the most extraordinary of plants, very fast growing, in some of the most challenging of conditions and with almost all the nutrients that could be found in any food source. It has the power to rid the world of malnourishment and has been recognised the world over, even by Bill Gates, and more recently The Body Shop has started mass producing Moringa products.

’Nature's Best Kept Secret’

Moringa Harvest Leaf Powder is produced from the finest, freshest Moringa Oleifera from Nicaragua, Central America. From field to factory takes less than 10 minutes. Here the leaf matter is washed, drained and oven dried at 40° C to retain all of the amazing properties. The greatest care is taken to guarantee the highest quality product.

 

Amazing Moringa

The Basics of Moringa

  • 10 Essential Vitamins
  • 11 Essential Minerals
  • 9 Essential Immune System Boosting Amino Acids
  • 36 Powerful Natural Anti Inflammatory Nutrients
  • 46 Powerful Natural Anti-Oxidants
  • Both Omega 3 & Omega 6 Fatty Acids

Dry value gram for gram comparison

Research has proven that our dried Moringa leaf powder contains the following nutrients and vitamins on a gram for gram comparison:

Orange

1/2 x The Vitamin C in Oranges: 

Vitamin C builds the immune system and fights infectious diseases, such as colds and flu.

 Carrots

10 x The Vitamin A in Carrots:

Vitamin A acts as a shield against a variety of diseases, including eye, skin and heart disease, and diarrhoea.
Milk

17 x The Calcium in Milk: 

Calcium builds strong teeth and bones, and helps in preventing osteoporosis.

 Banana

15 x The Potassium in Bananas:

Needed for the proper function of the brain and nerves.

9 x The Protein in Yogurt: 

Protein is necessary for the maintaining of healthy muscles, skin, hair, nails and brain cells.

  Spinach

25 x The Iron of Spinach: 

Iron is necessary for many body functions including the formation of haemoglobin and brain development and function.

 

Typical Moringa leaves compared to common foods*

Nutrients Common Foods Fresh Moringa Leaves Dried Moringa Leaves
Vitamin A
1.8 mg Carrots
6.8 mg
18.9 mg
Calcium
120 mg Milk
440 mg
2003 mg
Potassium
88 mg Bananas
259 mg
1324 mg
Protein
3.1 g Yogurt
6.7 g
27.1g
Vitamin C
30 mg Oranges
220 mg
17.3 mg

All values are per 100 g of edible portion.

*Nutritive Value of Indian Foods, by C. Gopalan, et al, and The Miracle Tree – Moringa oleifera: Natural Nutrition for the Tropics, by Lowell Fuglie, ed. More information: Trees For Life

What's in our teaspoon?

A 2g teaspoon of Moringa Harvest dried Moringa leaf powder contains:

Energy Values Per 100g Per 2g Teaspoon  
Energy (Kcal) 320 Kcal 6.4 Kcal  
Energy (Kj) 1349 Kj 26.98 Kj  
Protein 27.1g 0.542g  
Carbohydrate 38.2g 0.764g  
Fat 2.3g 0.046g  
Fibre 19.2g 0.384g  
Dietary Fibre (AOAC) 19g 0.38mg  
Starch 38g 0.76g  
Vitamins     2g as % of RDA
Vitamin A 18.9mg 0.378mg 47.2%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 2.64mg 0.0528mg 4.8%
Vitamin B12 0.64mg 12.8mcg  
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 20.5mg 0.41mg 29.3%
Vitamin C* 17.3mg 0.346mg 0.43%
Vitamin E 113mg 2.26mg 18.8%
Niacin 8mg 0.16mg 1%
Retinol 16mg 0.32mg  
Minerals     2g as % of RDA
Calcium 2003mg 40.06mg 5%
Magnesium 368mg 7.36mg 2%
Iron 28.2mg 0.564mg 4%
Copper 0.57mg 0.0114mg 1.14%
Iodine      
Zinc      
Potassium 1324mg 26.48mg 1.32%
Nitrogen 4.5g 0.09g  
Phosphorus 204mg 4.08mg 0.6%
Sulphur 870mg 17.4mg  
       
Tryptophan 425mg 8.5mg  

RDAs calculated as per EU Directive 90/496/EEC 

* Vitamin C is lost during the drying process but the fresh leaves we use in Nicaragua contain 220mg per 100g when compared to 30mg per 100g in oranges

 

    What are the benefits of all the nutrients contained in dried Moringa leaf powder?

    • Increases the natural defences of the body
    • Lowers blood pressure
    • protects the stomach lining and assists in the healing of stomach ulcers
    • Provides nourishment to the eyes and the brain
    • Promotes metabolism with bio-available ingredients
    • Promotes the Cell structure of the body
    • Promotes natural Serum cholesterol
    • Lowers the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
    • Promotes the normal functioning of the liver and the kidney
    • Aids in healing and beautifies the skin
    • Boosts energy levels
    • Promotes proper digestion
    • It contains powerful antioxidants
    • Improved immune system function
    • Promotes healthy circulatory system
    • It is an anti-inflammatory
    • Gives a feeling of general wellness and improved mood
    • Supports the normal sugar levels of the body
    • Reduces pain from menstrual cramps