Why Moringa?

Moringa Olifera is a fast growing, nutritious deciduous tree that is native around the world including to Asia, Africa and the America's. Moringa trees are commonly also called Drumstick Tree, Horseradish Tree, Miracle Tree or Ben Oil Tree.

In Swahili, it is called Mlonge. The botanical name is Moringa Oleifera. Moringa trees grow best in tropical conditions and prefer six to eight hours of full sunlight, slightly acidic to neutral soil and temperatures between 77-95⁰F (25-35⁰C).

Indigenous people have used them for their nutrition and medicine. All parts of the tree are edible including the flowers, leaves, seeds, seed pods and roots. All parts are a great source of nutrients and antioxidants similar to spinach. We do not harvest the roots because we want the tree to continue to live for many generations.

Types of Moringa

There are over 13 species in the Moringa family and many-cultivars including dwarf varieties. All Moringa trees are fast growing with a growth rate of at least 12 to 15 feet annually. The word Moringa is a Tamil word meaning Twisted Pod alluding to its fruit. The Moringa family's species are classified by their trunk type, big water storing trunks, slender trunks and tuberous shrubs. All of the species were traditionally used for medicine and food.

• Moringa Oleifera: Slender trunk most common species it is being cultivated, name Oleifera derived from the Latin meaning oil bearing.
• Moringa Peregrina: Slender trunk native to Africa.
• Moringa Stenopetala: Bloated trunk native to East Africa.

These are just a few which are commonly found in Africa and globally.

How to use Moringa powder?

For Children: 1 spoon (tablespoon) once daily.
For Adults: 2 spoons once daily.
This quantity can be taken like tea, or mix with any food. It gives all the mineral nutrients that the body needs to be healthy. It prevents the users to feel hunger for the whole day.

How to use Moringa seeds?

• For adults, they can chew three seeds a day. If unable to chew, they can mix with any food and
• For the children the seeds should be grinded so as to mix in any food and porridge.
• Also the ground Moringa seeds can be used to purify unsafe water to create safe drinking water. This can help avoid the risk of Cholera in crisis areas. One half quart/litre (pint) of ground Moringa seeds can purify 20 litres (5 1/4 Gallons) of unsafe water to change into potable drinking water.
• Little green Moringa pods can be used to produce soup through boiling which is very healthy for the body for both adults and children.

Other health treatment usage

• Make a paste from the powder and apply on the skin. Repeat this treatment until the wound or scare disappears.
• Mix it with warm water and soak feet in for at least 20 minutes.

Moringa Relief in Moshi, Kilimonjaro, Tanzania has done very well so far. We have learned a lot and plan to apply this knowledge to help us reach our short term and long term goals. Our new goal is of planting more than 1000 by April 2024. So far, we have 150. Together we can make the world a better place. We welcome any suggestions and ideas that will make this project more sustainable and successful.

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