Moringa oleifera or drumstick tree has long been a highly valued plant. Different parts of this tree have an impressive range of medicinal properties with high nutritional value. The plant provides a rich and rare combination of zeatin, quercetin, β-sitosterol, caffeoylquinic acid and kaempferol.  The leaves are the most nutritious part of the plant. It is a significant source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, provitamin A as beta-carotene, magnesium and protein, among other nutrients reported by the USDA, shown in the table below.

 

Nutrients

Common food

Moringa Leafs

Vitamin A

Carrot

1.8 mg

6.8 mg

Calcium

Milk

120 mg

440 mg

Potassium

Banana

88 mg

259 mg

Protein

Yogurt

3.1 g

6.7 g

Vitamin C

Orange

30 mg

220 mg

 

In addition to its high nutritional value, it acts as cardiac and circulatory stimulants, possess anti-tumor, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, diuretic, anti-hypertensive, blood sugar lowering, cholesteral lowering, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and antifungal activities. Recent studies have confirmed these properties.

 

Our moringa tea and moringa powder is grown naturally in a tea orchard without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. We also use non-chlorine bleach tea bags for our moringa tea product.

 

Directions

 

Moringa Tea: Use one cup of boiling water per one tea bag. Let steep for 5 minutes. Enjoy!

 

Moringa powder: Use 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon in hot water and drink as tea. Put one teaspoon in your smoothie. Mix powder in soup, porridge, or batter of bake goods for extra nutrition.