Moringa oleifera, commonly referred to simply as “Moringa”, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Moringa. Moringa is the only genus in the family Moringaceae. Moringa oleifera is a
nutritious vegetable tree with a variety of potential uses. Every part of the Moringa Oleifera tree, from the roots to the leaves has beneficial properties that can serve humanity. Moringa oleifera trees have been used to combat malnutrition, especially among infants and nursing mothers. Leaves can be eaten fresh, cooked, or stored as dried powder for many months without refrigeration, and reportedly without loss of nutritional value. Though we take a healthy food, it may lack in one or few nutrients required by our body. If the Moringa is taken as supplement by us then the bioavailability of the nutrient will be more and the body will be nourished with the required nutrients.
Moringa oleifera powder has Vitamin A Beta Carotene, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pyrodixine, Biotin, Ascorbic Acid, Cholecalciferol, Tocopherol and Vitamin K. Moringa oleifera powder is rich in vitamin to the extent that it is one of the richest plant sources of Vitamin. The Minerals present in Moringa oleifera is abundant and few of the main minerals include Calcium, Copper, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese and Zinc. All these minerals are needed for the proper functioning of the body. These vitamins and minerals present in Moringa oleifera improve the nutrient level in the body. Moringa oleifera, with 90+ nutrients, is the best source to nourish the body with the essential nutrients. Moringa oleifera contains more than 46 antioxidants helps to prevent the free radical accumulation in our body.
Moringa oleifera has 7 times the vitamin C found in oranges which is required by our body to strengthen our immune system and fights infectious diseases including colds and flu. Moringa oleifera has 4 times the calcium found in milk which helps to build up strong bones and teeth calcium s very important, this helps to prevent osteoporosis. Moringa oleifera contains 4 times the Vitamin A found in carrots which acts as a shield against diseases of the eyes, skin and heart, diarrhea, and many other ailments. Moringa oleifera has 3 times the potassium found in bananas where Potassium is essential for the brain and nerves. Moringa oleifera contains 2 times the protein found in yogurt. Proteins, the building blocks of our bodies, are made of amino acids. Usually only animal products such as meat, eggs, and dairy contain all the essential amino acids. Amazingly, Moringa oleifera leaves also contain them all. Moringa oleifera has 0.75 times the iron found in spinach. Iron plays an important role in the synthesis of hemoglobin in blood which carries oxygen to all parts of the body.
Various parts of this plant such as the leaves, roots, seed, bark, fruit, flowers and immature pods act as cardiac and circulatory stimulants, possess antitumor, antipyretic, antiepileptic, antiinflammatory, antiulcer, antispasmodic, diuretic, antihypertensive, cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and antifungal activities, and are being employed for the treatment of different ailments in the indigenous system of medicine.
Grenera Nutrients is an integrated Moringa company that deals with everything from planting the oleifera trees to selling value added Moringa oleifera products. Yelixir is the flagship brand of our company. Since we control every part of the supply chain, all our products are 100% traceable. Our Moringa oleifera trees are grown organically without using any pesticides. We process the Moringa oleifera leaves and pods under hygienic conditions and using a special process, which helps the Moringa oleifera parts to retain maximum nutrients. Grenera Nutrients is contributing a lot for the research and application of Moringa oleifera in various fields and we are also investing to increase the awareness of Moringa to the general public.