Moringa is a miracle tree. Or so it would appear, given the vast number of health benefits this plant is offering. Also known as the drumstick tree by the British, the Filipino name for this wondrous tree is Malunggay.
But the name itself derives from the Malayalam word Muringa. In India, this tree is found in the Himalayan foothills. Its leaves, fruits, flowers, pods, roots, as well as bark, are beneficial in one way or another.
The moringa tree grows in semi-arid, tropical and sub-tropical climates. Its biggest USP? Nearly every part of the tree is edible. Moringa leaves and seeds are used commonly; The roots can be used for extracting oil, while the flowers can be eaten and cooked.
The bark, sap, oil, leaves, flowers, seeds, and roots of the Moringa are used to make medicines in several countries. So, let’s see why this tree’s healing power has captivated the entire world.
| Nutrient | Calorie Count |
| Energy | 1281 kJ |
| Fat | 6 gm |
| Of Which: Saturates | 1.7gm |
| Carbs | 26gms |
| Of Which: Sugars | 7.9 gm |
| Fiber | 24 gm |
| Protein | 25 gm |
| Salt | 0.17 gm |
| Vitamin A | 1510 mg |
| Vitamin K | 81 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1190 mg |
| Vitamin C | 23 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 1450 mg |
| Calcium | 1980 mg |
| Magnesium | 495 mg |
| Iron | 45 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
Moringa nourishes the hair due to the rich phytochemicals(1) in its pods, seeds, and leaves. It is 7x timed richer in vitamin C than oranges, and 10x times richer than carrots in Vitamin A.
It contains 17 times more calcium than milk, 15 times more potassium than bananas and 9 times more protein than yogurt! To give you an idea of its iron content, consider that it contains 25x times iron than spinach.
The leaves are rich in magnesium, zinc, and potassium. This plant has luxurious stores of vitamins and tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids, and saponins(2). It is also enriched with calcium and iron.
Boosting immunity serves to build hair health and ward off medical conditions associated with hair loss. It is also great as a hair moisturizer and facilitates hair growth.
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For a creamy moisturizing cocktail that softens dry hair and detangles it, look no further than the all-powerful moringa powder!
Moringa leaf powder is beneficial for hair because it contains a rich set of B vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, biotin, folic, and pantothenic acid.
It is also rich in plant protein, sulfur, and amino acids which boost keratin and optimize hair growth. Besides, Moringa is also an emollient with powerful lubricating capacities for your hair.
2 tablespoons of moringa powder, 5 tablespoons of tea tree conditioner, 3 tablespoons of deep conditioning treatment, 3 tablespoons of moringa oil, 1 tablespoon of wheat germ oil, and 5 drops of Vitamin E oil.
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1 tablespoon Moringa powder, one-fourth mashed avocado, 1 tablespoon raw honey and olive oil.
2 tablespoons of powdered Moringa, 2 tablespoons of honey, one banana, 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil.
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2 tablespoons powdered Moringa, 1 teaspoon mint and 4 tablespoons of yogurt.
2 tablespoons Moringa powder, 1 pinch lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons of sour yogurt.
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2 tablespoons of Moringa powder, Equal amount of coconut oil.
Thus, the super-powerful Moringa powder can boost your hair health, giving you those shining, long and thick tresses you always desired! With its potent mixture of ingredients, these 6 Moringa recipes are guaranteed to make your hair regain their luster and outshine all the others in any gathering. Be the toast of the town with Moringa hair mask recipes that boost, nourish, rejuvenate and revitalize your hair.