By: Hettie Basil Lighttower
Have you heard of “Moringa”? I heard of it during my cancer journey. It was a plant that was mentioned to me as a suggestion from a homeopathic doctor. The anti-carcinogenic benefits outweigh most plants. I never did acquire any or use it. I was using so many other natural and unusual beneficial remedies and supplements, making progress; so I learned about it and remembered it.
It is a tropical plant. It is native to Pakistan but grows in warmer regions. And just a few years after I had no cancer in my system I was in Florida visiting a butterfly farm in Kissimee. During the tour of the farm, the owner and tour guide pointed out his moringa tree. He proceeded to talk about its ability to cure cancer. This was the second time I had been told about this wonderful plant, which is actually a tree.
The tree has little tine leaves on it. It looks similar to a mimosa tree and also a locust tree. The seed pods look similar to okra. And the flowers are similar to locust tree blooms.
Recently, I was watching a podcast on YouTube and the physician was talking about the moringa tree. He knew so much about it and gave a very good presentation on so many of the health benefits. The benefits extended much broader than “anti-cancer”.
Currently, you can purchase moringa leaves, seeds, powder and even a tea online. The tea is literally nicknamed a “miracle tea”. The roots can be too strong and considered toxic. So, only the leaves, flowers, stems and bark are used medicinally. The powder form of the leaves is considered one of the top five supplements that you can take. Check this out:
It lowers high blood pressure! It protects your liver. It reduces inflammation. It lowers high cholesterol! It lowers high blood sugar levels. And of course it is anticarcinogenic. Boosts cognition. Balances hormones. Relieves menstrual cramps. Boosts energy. And promotes hair growth! I mean do we need any other plant?? This is amazing! It pretty much is a growing pharmacy. I think it could be nicknamed the “Pharmacy Tree”.
These are all the top things people in the U.S. suffer from or go to a doctor for. I am truly amazed by this plant. It contains high volume of essential vitamins and minerals that our body needs to maintain health and healing capacity. Why haven’t we ever heard of this plant? This should be in every grocery store, pharmacy and health food/health supplement outlet.
But I guess I really do know why we haven’t heard of this plant. It would bust down the walls of quite a few laboratories, don’t you think? Right now, I am thinking about that old Kool-Aid commercial where the big pitcher of Kool-Aid comes busting into the wall and saves the day with a cold refreshing drink.
The suggested amount to take when counteracting one of these major problems in your body is two capsules once daily 20-30 minutes before a meal with an 8 ounce glass of water. Within days you will have amazing results. You can drink it as a tea everyday. The tea is from dried leaves. You want to steep them in hot water for several minutes.
Drinking moringa tea in the morning will increase wellness and vitality. It has also been reported to help with weight loss. It is also beneficial for good skin. Boosting the immune system is a given with all it has to offer.
So, if you are a lucky one to live in a warmer region and have a moringa tree in your backyard, take advantage of its health benefits. If you don’t have one, better make friends with the neighbors that do! Enjoy a cup of tea. Make it MORINGA!
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