MORINGA

MORINGA Oleifera is also known as Moringa,drumstick tree, horseradish tree ,ben oil tree or benzolive tree , Various parts of the Moringa tree are edible - immature seed pods (drumsticks) ,leaves ,mature seeds ,flower roots,bark and sap are used in the traditional medicines. Moringa leaves are the most nutritious part of the plant and can be cooked and used in similar ways, as spinach or can be dried and crushed into a powder for soups and sauces .The immature seed pods (drumsticks ) are consumed in Asia by parboiling and cooking in a curry until soft.Seeds are removed from the mature pods and eaten like peas or roasted like nuts.Oil can also be  extracted from the seeds and used in cooking ,perfumes ,hair products and machine lubricants.Moringa can be taken for the following:
- Anaemia
- Arthritis 
- Asthma 
- Cancer 
- Stomach pain and Ulcers 
- Headaches 
- Heart problems 
- High blood pressure 
- Kidney stones 
- Symptoms of Menopause 
- Thyroid disorders and infections 
- Immune booster 
- Antioxidant 
- Reduction of  swelling 
- Increased sex drive 
- Increases breast milk production 
Moringa can be directly applied onto the skin as a germ killer ,treats pockets of infection (abscesses)athletes foot ,dandruff,gum disease,snake bites,warts and wounds .