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The document discusses the potential benefits of the Moringa tree. It notes that every part of the Moringa tree has been used traditionally for benefits like nutrition, medicine, and other uses. Recent scientific research has found Moringa leaves to be highly nutritious, containing more of several key nutrients than common foods like carrots or milk. Studies in Senegal and Nicaragua also found Moringa helped reduce malnutrition in pregnant women and children and increased weight gain and milk production in livestock. The document argues that with intensive cultivation, Moringa could potentially provide nutrition and fodder to many people and animals.

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“The hardest thing to see is what is in front of your eyes.” - Goethe 01 Miracle Trees
These leaves could save millions of lives. These tiny little leaves have the potential to save the lives of millions of people on our planet. What kind of leaves are they? 02
They are the leaves of the humble Moringa tree. The scientific name for this tree is Moringa oleifera. The Moringa Tree Moringa oleifera 03
It is said that the Moringa tree originated in Northern India. Records show Moringa being used in Indian medicine some 5,000 years ago. 04
Varieties Thirteen Moringa species are known: M. oleifera M. arborea M. borziana M. concanensis M. drouhardii M. hildebrandtii M. longituba M. ovalifolia M. peregrina M. pygmaea M. rivae M. ruspoliana M. stenopetala As Moringa spread from India to other tropical and subtropical areas, it adapted to local conditions. Over time, these thirteen distinct species of Moringa developed. 05
In ancient times, Moringa was known and used in traditional societies around the world. This was long before people had the tools of instant communica- tion that we have today. So people must have discovered Moringa independently in all of these places, and they all found great value in it. This fact alone suggests that Moringa is worth investigating. 06
Ancient World Knowledge Nutrition Disease Prevention Ointment Alley Cropping Fertilizer Erosion Control Water Purification Cosmetics Textile Printing Insecticide Fungicide Lubricants Tanning Leather Dye Fiber Products Fences Ornamentation & Shade Wind Barrier Cane Juice Clarifier Honey Production Condiment Cooking Oil Honey Clarifier Food Traditional medicine: Anemia Anxiety Asthma Blackheads Blood impurities Blood pressure Bronchitis Catarrh Chest congestion Cholera Colitis Conjunctivitis Cough Diabetes Diarrhea Dropsy Dysentery Eye and ear infections Fever Glandular swelling Gonorrhea Headaches Hysteria Intestinal worms Jaundice Lactation Malaria Pain in joints Pimples Pregnancy Psoriasis Respiratory disorders Scurvy Semen deficiency Skin infections Sore throat Sores Sprain Stomach ulcers Tuberculosis Tumor Urinary disorders Wounds Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 People in these societies discovered a vast array of uses for Moringa. This knowledge existed in many different parts of the world—Africa, Latin America, South America, India, Indonesia, and many island nations. 07
Scientific Knowledge Today, scientists are beginning to investigate the traditional claims about Moringa. Let’s take a look at what they have found. 08
Nutritional Value One aspect that scientists have examined is the nutritional value of Moringa leaves. 09
7times the Vitamin C of Oranges 4times the Calcium of Milk 3times the Potassium of Bananas 2times the Protein of Yogurt 4times the Vitamin A of Carrots Tiny leaves. Enormous benefits. = Gram-for-gram comparison of nutritional data1 Nutritional analysis has shown that Moringa leaves are extremely nutritious. In fact, they contain larger amounts of several important nutrients than the common foods often associated with these nutrients. These include vitamin C, which fights a host of illnesses including colds and flu; vitamin A, which acts as a shield against eye disease, skin disease, heart ailments, diarrhea, and many other diseases; Calcium, which builds strong bones and teeth and helps prevent osteoporosis; Potassium, which is essential for the functioning of the brain and nerves, and Proteins, the basic building blocks of all our body cells. 10
It’s like growing multi-vitamins at your doorstep. Not only that, but Moringa leaves also contain a wealth of other complementary vitamins and minerals. 11 Phosphorus Vitamin B1 Chromium Manganese Potassium Iron Protein Vitamin C Copper Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Zinc Magnesium Vitamin A Calcium
...to build strong, healthy bodies. Rare for a plant source, Moringa leaves contain all the essential amino acids… Another important point is that Moringa leaves contain all of the essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. It is very rare for a veg- etable to contain all of these amino acids. And Moringa contains these amino acids in a good proportion, so that they are very useful to our bodies. These leaves could be a great boon to people who do not get protein from meat. 12
Moringa even contains argenine and histidine— two amino acids especially important for infants. It is noteworthy that Moringa contains argenine and histidine, which are especially important for infants who are unable to make enough protein for their growth requirements. Experts tell us that 30% of children in sub-Saharan Africa are protein deficient. Moringa could be an extremely valuable food source. 13
0 5 10 15 20 Vitamin A Dried Leaves Fresh Leaves Carrots 1.8 mg 6.8 mg 18.9 mg Vitamin C 0 50 100 150 200 250 Dried Leaves Fresh Leaves Oranges 30 mg 220 mg 17.3 mg 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 Dried Leaves Fresh Leaves Milk Calcium 120 mg 440 mg 2003 mg These graphs show the content of vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium in fresh Moringa leaves and dried leaves, compared to common foods. Except for vitamin C, very little nutritional value is lost in the drying process. This is important because dried leaves can be stored for use much longer than fresh leaves, so that a supply is available year-round. 14 Fresh leaves and common foods1 , Dried leaves2
Iron 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Dried Leaves Fresh Leaves Spinach 1.14 mg 0.85 mg 28.2 mg 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Dried Leaves Fresh Leaves Yogurt Protein 3.1 g 6.7 g 27.1 g Potassium 0 300 600 900 1200 1500 Dried Leaves Fresh Leaves Banana 88 mg 259 mg 1324 mg Note: Iron from plants, including spinach and Moringa, is generally difficult for the body to absorb. Here are the comparisons for iron, potassium, and protein in fresh Moringa leaves and dried leaves. Once again, we see how drying the leaves condenses the nutrients, so that a large dose of nutrition can be gained from a small spoonful of dried leaf powder. 15 Fresh leaves and common foods1 , Dried leaves2
Common Names for Moringa (See more at: treesforlife.org/moringa/names) English: Drumstick tree, (Horse)radish tree, Mother’s best friend, West Indian ben Spanish: Ben, Árbol del ben, Morango, Moringa French: Bèn ailé, Benzolive, Moringa Africa Benin: Patima, Ewé ilé Burkina Faso: Argentiga Cameroon: Paizlava, Djihiré Chad: Kag n’dongue Ethiopia: Aleko, Haleko Ghana: Yevu-ti, Zingerindende Kenya: Mronge Malawi: Cham’mwanba Mali: Névrédé Niger: Zôgla gandi Nigeria: Ewe ile, Bagaruwar maka Senegal: Neverday, Sap-Sap Somalia: Dangap Sudan: Ruwag Tanzania: Mlonge Togo: Baganlua, Yovovoti Zimbabwe: Mupulanga Asia Bangladesh: Sajina Burma: Dandalonbin Cambodia: Ben ailé India: Sahjan, Murunga, Moonga Indonesia: Kalor Pakistan: Suhanjna Philippines: Mulangai Sri Lanka: Murunga Taiwan: La Mu Thailand: Marum Vietnam: Chùm Ngây South and Central America, Caribbean Brazil: Cedro Colombia: Angela Costa Rica: Marango Cuba: Palo Jeringa While native to the Indian sub-continent, Moringa has spread throughout the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. Here are some of the many common names for Moringa. Dominican Republic: Palo de aceiti El Salvador: Teberinto French Guiana: Saijhan Guadeloupe: Moloko Guatemala: Perlas Haiti: Benzolive Honduras: Maranga calalu Nicaragua: Marango Panama: Jacinto Puerto Rico: Resada Suriname: Kelor Trinidad: Saijan Oceania Fiji: Sajina Guam: Katdes Palau: Malungkai 16
Malnutrition map13 Malnutrition Moringa We are all well familiar with the problems of malnutrition in our world, and how much suffering and death result. Here are the countries with the high- est rates of malnutrition. The amazing thing about Moringa is that . . . it grows in almost exactly the same places. These are the countries where Moringa grows—exactly where it is needed the most. 17
Consider the Possibilities Nutrition • Disease Prevention • Ointment • Alley Cropping • Fertilizer • Erosion Control • Water Purification • Cosmetics • Textile Printing • Insecticide • Fungicide • Lubricants • Tanning Leather • Dye • Fiber Products • Fences • Ornamentation & Shade • Wind Barrier • Cane Juice Clarifier • Honey Production & Clarifier • Condiment • Cooking Oil • Food • Traditional medicine: Anemia • Anxiety • Asthma • Blackheads • Blood impurities • Blood pressure • Bronchitis • Catarrh • Chest congestion • Cholera • Colitis • Conjunctivitis • Cough • Diabetes • Diarrhea • Dropsy • Dysentery • Eye and ear infections • Fever • Glandular swelling • Gonorrhea • Headaches • Hysteria • Intestinal worms • Jaundice • Lactation • Malaria • Pain in joints • Pimples • Pregnancy • Psoriasis • Respiratory disorders • Scurvy • Semen deficiency • Skin infections • Sore throat • Sores • Sprain • Stomach ulcers • Tuberculosis • Tumor • Urinary disorders • Wounds Leaves: Nutrition Medicine Trees: Alley Cropping Erosion Control Flowers: Medicine Pods: Nutrition Medicine Roots: Medicine Seeds: Water Purification Medicine Oil Gum: Medicine Bark: Medicine Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Not only are the leaves highly nutritious, but every single part of the Moringa tree has been used for beneficial purposes. Here again is the list of all the many specific uses people have found for Moringa. [When the words “Consider the Possibilites” appear:] It’s time that we seriously consider the possibilities that Moringa holds for benefiting our world. 18
Moringa’s Potential Moringa holds tremendous potential for serving the world in several ways . . . 19
• Human Health • Livestock Fodder • Plant Growth Enhancer • Biogas They include: improvement of Human Health; use as a Livestock Fodder supplement; use as a Plant Growth Enhancer; and for production of Biogas. 20
Human Health One of the main uses of Moringa leaves is for their nutritional benefits in human health. 21
In 1997 to 1998, a test was conducted in Senegal to examine the ability of Moringa leaf powder to prevent or cure malnutrition in pregnant or breast-feeding women and their children. This test was a collaboration between Church World Service, whose Senegal representative was well-known Moringa expert Mr. Lowell Fuglie, and the Senegalese organization Alternative Action for African Development (AGADA). Test in Senegal Conducted by: Mr. Lowell Fuglie, Church World Service in Dakar AGADA (Alternative Action for African Development) 22
Test in Senegal Results: Children maintained or increased weight and improved health. Pregnant women recovered from anemia and had babies with higher birth weights. This test found the following effects to be common among subjects taking Moringa leaf powder: Children maintained or increased their weight and improved overall health, and pregnant women recovered from anemia and had babies with higher birth weights. This test is now being duplicated and expanded in Ghana. Further tests are needed in other countries as well. 23
Research in Nicaragua Some of the most ground-breaking research on new uses of Moringa has taken place in Nicaragua. 24
Mr. Nikolaus Foidl and his associate, Leonardo Mayorga, have been researching agricultural uses of Moringa in Nicaragua since the early 1990s. They have collaborated with the University of Hohenheim, Germany and with Dr. Michael Kreuzer of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. Mr. Nikolaus Foidl Leonardo Mayorga 25
Dr. Nadir Reyes Sánchez Dr. Nadir Reyes Sanchez is a scientist on the faculty of the Department of Animal Nutrition and Management at the Swedish University of Agriculture Sciences in Uppsala, Sweden. He is also on the faculty of Animal Sciences at the National University of Agriculture in Managua, Nicaragua. Dr. Reyes has also been conducting Moringa research in Nicaragua, and is shown here on his Moringa plantation. 26
Intensive Cultivation Some people may wonder how a tree can supply nutrition for a large number of people. Both Foidl and Reyes have experimented with growing Moringa intensively, as a field crop. 27
Normally, Moringa grows in the typical form of a tree, like this . . . 28
. . . or like this . . . 29
. . . or like this. 30
But Foidl and Reyes have shown that Moringa trees can also be planted very close together as a field crop, at a spacing as close as ten to fifteen centimeters. 31
The moringa plants then grow as a field crop, and can be harvested frequently. This technique produces a large amount of usable green matter from a relatively small amount of space. Dr. Reyes has grown Moringa intensively with no irrigation and small amounts of fertilizer. He was able to harvest the leaves every 75 days—four crops in a year. He got a total of 100 tons of green matter per hectare the first year, and 57 tons per hectare the second year. Mr. Foidl irrigated his Moringa plantation and used larger amounts of fertilizer. He reported harvesting every 35 days—nine crops per year—with a total yield of 650 to 700 tons of green matter per hectare. He says this yield has been consistent from the same plants for seven years. 32
Using this technique of intensive cultivation, plots of Moringa are planted on a rotation schedule, so that there is an ongoing supply of green matter. The plants are har- vested 8 to 10 inches above the base, and all of the leaves and green shoots can be used. The green tops grow back in 35 to 75 days, and are ready to be harvested again. 33
Livestock Fodder Both Foidl and Reyes have also experimented with using Moringa leaves and green shoots as a supplement in livestock fodder. 34
Increases daily weight gain up to 32% Increases milk production 43% to 65% Mr. Foidl found that adding Moringa leaves to cattle feed increased their daily weight gain by up to 32 percent. Both Foidl and Reyes also experimented with Moringa and milk cows. Foidl supplemented with 15 to 17 kilograms of fresh Moringa leaves daily, and the cattle’s milk production increased by 43 percent. Reyes supplemented his milk cows’ feed with 2 kg dry matter of Moringa per day, and milk production increased by 58 percent. Then he supplemented with 3 kg dry matter per day, and milk production increased by 65 percent. Imagine what would be possible if milk production in developing countries could be increased in this way. It could prevent untold suffering of people with protein deficiency. 35
Plant Growth Enhancer Mr. Foidl has also experimented with a plant growth spray made from the green matter of Moringa. 36
Plant Growth Spray ● Extract juice from green matter ● Dilute with 36 parts water ● Spray 25ml on each plant The process of making the Moringa plant growth spray is relatively simple, and can be done with whatever equipment is available for extracting juice from the green matter and applying the spray to plants. 37
Here the spray is being applied to sugarcane. Foidl has also found the spray to be effective with soybeans, corn, turnips, black beans, red beans, white beans, cow peas, bell peppers, chia, sunflowers, mung beans, onions, coffee, tea, chili peppers, melons and sorghum. 38
Foidl is now experimening with this plant growth spray on large 25-hectare plots of vegetable crops. 39
The spray can be applied to individual plants on a small scale, or, where equipment is available, it can be done on a very large scale. 40
Effects of Spray ● Accelerates growth of young plants ● Plants are firmer, more resistant to pests and disease ● Longer life-span ● Heavier roots, stems and leaves ● Produce more fruit ● Larger fruit ● Increase in yield 20-35% Foidl has found that this spray has a wide range of beneficial effects on plant crops. If even a fraction of these results could be reproduced in the field, it could be a great help in increasing food supplies for millions of hungry people. 41
Here you can see the effects of the Moringa plant growth spray on bell peppers. These are average sizes of peppers grown with spray applied, and in the control group that did not get sprayed. 42
The spray even stimulates the growth of the plant’s roots. Here we see a comparison of roots from sugarcane plants that received the spray with roots from the plants in the control group, which did not receive the spray. 43
Here is the difference in average sizes of seed heads from sorghum plants grown with spray applied, and from the control group that did not receive spray. 44
The plant growth spray can be freeze-dried and stored for later use. Here are some typical sizes of turnips grown with freeze-dried spray, from the control group without spray, and with fresh spray. The freeze-dried spray also increases the size of the turnips, only slightly less than the fresh spray. 45
Biogas Foidl and his associates have also experimented with producing biogas from Moringa green matter. 46
Based on his experiments, Foidl estimates that more than 4,400 cubic meters of methane could be produced per hectare of Moringa per year. That is up to twice as much methane as can be produced per hectare per year from sugar beet leaves, a common plant material for biogas. Further experiments are needed to examine this potential use of Moringa. 47
Need for Studies • Human Health • Livestock Fodder • Plant Growth Enhancer • Biogas These and other uses of Moringa leaves show great potential for benefiting people—especially those who suffer from poverty and malnutrition. Further scientific studies are needed to examine these uses and their benefits, and to determine the techniques that will produce the greatest benefits. We would suggest studies in these four areas: human nutrition and medicinal uses, livestock fodder, crop enhancement with the plant growth spray, and production of biogas. The information just presented comes from the research of only a few scientists. Now these tests need to be replicated by many more people around the world. 48
How to Help • Share this information with key decision-makers in your country. • Promote field studies and clinical studies in your country. • Share your findings with the rest of the world. People can help this process in three ways: 1) Share this information with key decision-makers in your country. 2) Promote field studies and clinical studies in your country. And 3) Share your findings with the rest of the world. 49 Miracle Trees
Trees for Life can help share the findings of Moringa research to benefit the world through our online forum, the Trees for Life Journal. Simply submit your findings through the journal website at: www.TFLJournal.org Trees for Life Journal Share your findings with the world at: www.TFLJournal.org 50
Nutrition • Disease Prevention • Ointment • Alley Cropping • Fertilizer • Erosion Control • Water Purification • Cosmetics • Textile Printing • Insecticide • Fungicide • Lubricants • Tanning Leather • Dye • Fiber Products • Fences • Ornamentation & Shade • Wind Barrier • Cane Juice Clarifier • Honey Production & Clarifier • Condiment • Cooking Oil • Food • Livestock Fodder • Plant Growth Enhancer • Biogas • Medicine: Anemia • Anxiety • Asthma • Blackheads • Blood impurities • Blood pressure • Bronchitis • Catarrh • Chest congestion • Cholera • Colitis • Conjunctivitis • Cough • Diabetes • Diarrhea • Dropsy • Dysentery • Eye and ear infections • Fever • Glandular swelling • Gonorrhea • Headaches • Hysteria • Intestinal worms • Jaundice • Lactation • Malaria • Pain in joints • Pimples • Pregnancy • Psoriasis • Respiratory disorders • Scurvy • Semen deficiency • Skin infections • Sore throat • Sores • Sprain • Stomach ulcers • Tuberculosis • Tumor • Urinary disorders • Wounds Consider the Possibilities It’s time that we seriously consider the possibilities of Moringa. The simple act of sharing this information with others could help save millions of lives. 51
References 52 1. Gopalan, C., B.V. Rama Sastri, and S.C. Balasubramanian. Nutritive value of Indian foods. Hyderabad, India: (National Institute of Nutrition), 1971 (revised and updated by B.S. Narasinga Rao, Y.G. Deosthale, and K.C. Pant, 1989). 2. Fuglie, Lowell J., ed. The Miracle Tree—Moringa oleifera: Natural Nutrition for the Tropics. Training Manual. 2001. Church World Service, Dakar, Senegal. May 2002. 3. Price, Martin L. “The Moringa Tree.” Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization (ECHO) Technical Note. 1985 (revised 2002). May 2002. <www.echotech.org/technical/ technotes/moringabiomasa.pdf>. 4. Saint Sauveur (de), Armelle. “Moringa exploitation in the world: State of knowledge and challenges.” Development Potential for Moringa Products. International Workshop, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 29 Oct. - 2 Nov. 2001. 5. Morton, Julia F. “The Horseradish Tree, Moringa pterygosperma (Moringaceae)—A Boon to Arid Lands?” Economic Botany. 45 (3), (1991): 318-333. 6. IndianGyan: The Source for Alternative Medicines and Holistic Health. Home Remedies for Common Ailments. May 2002. <www.indiangyan.com/books/healthbooks/remedies/cataract. shtml>. 7. Bakhru, H.K. Foods That heal: The Natural Way to Good Health. South Asia Books, 1995. 8. New Crop Resource Online Program (NewCROP). “Moringa Oleifera Lam.” 7 Jan.1998. Purdue U. Jan. 2005. <www.hort. purdue.edu/newcrop/duke_energy/Moringa_oleifera.html>. 9. Sairam, T.V. Home remedies, Vol II: A Handbook of Herbal Cures for Commons Ailments. New Delhi, India: Penguin, 1999. 10. M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation. Moringa oleifera Lam, Moringaceae. May 2002. <www.mssrf.org./fris9809/ fris1157.html>. 11. Participatory Development Resource Centre for Africa (PDRCA) Page. United Nations Volunteers. Aug. 2000. <www.unv.org/ projects/pdrca/pdrca22.htm>. 12. Home Truths Page. Morepen Laboratories. March 2002. <www.morepen.com/morepen/newsletter/hometruths.htm>. 13. United Nations World Food Programme. Interactive Hunger Map. 2004. December 2004. <www.wfp.org/country_brief/hunger_map/ map/hungermap_popup/map_popup.html>. 14. Foidl, N., Makkar, H.P.S. and Becker, K. The potential of Moringa oleifera for agricultural and industrial uses. In: L.J. Fuglie (Ed.), The Miracle Tree: The Multiple Attributes of Moringa (pp. 45-76). Dakar, Senegal: Church World Service, 2001. 15. Fuglie, L. New Uses of Moringa Studied in Nicaragua. ECHO Development Notes #68, June, 2000. <http://www.echotech.org/ network/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=194>. 16. Reyes, S.N. Moringa oleifera and Cratylia argentea: potential fodder species for ruminants in Nicaragua. Doctoral thesis, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala. 2006.

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Moringa presentation

  • 1.
    “The hardest thingto see is what is in front of your eyes.” - Goethe 01 Miracle Trees
  • 2.
    These leaves could savemillions of lives. These tiny little leaves have the potential to save the lives of millions of people on our planet. What kind of leaves are they? 02
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    They are theleaves of the humble Moringa tree. The scientific name for this tree is Moringa oleifera. The Moringa Tree Moringa oleifera 03
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    It is saidthat the Moringa tree originated in Northern India. Records show Moringa being used in Indian medicine some 5,000 years ago. 04
  • 5.
    Varieties Thirteen Moringa speciesare known: M. oleifera M. arborea M. borziana M. concanensis M. drouhardii M. hildebrandtii M. longituba M. ovalifolia M. peregrina M. pygmaea M. rivae M. ruspoliana M. stenopetala As Moringa spread from India to other tropical and subtropical areas, it adapted to local conditions. Over time, these thirteen distinct species of Moringa developed. 05
  • 6.
    In ancient times,Moringa was known and used in traditional societies around the world. This was long before people had the tools of instant communica- tion that we have today. So people must have discovered Moringa independently in all of these places, and they all found great value in it. This fact alone suggests that Moringa is worth investigating. 06
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    Ancient World Knowledge Nutrition Disease Prevention Ointment AlleyCropping Fertilizer Erosion Control Water Purification Cosmetics Textile Printing Insecticide Fungicide Lubricants Tanning Leather Dye Fiber Products Fences Ornamentation & Shade Wind Barrier Cane Juice Clarifier Honey Production Condiment Cooking Oil Honey Clarifier Food Traditional medicine: Anemia Anxiety Asthma Blackheads Blood impurities Blood pressure Bronchitis Catarrh Chest congestion Cholera Colitis Conjunctivitis Cough Diabetes Diarrhea Dropsy Dysentery Eye and ear infections Fever Glandular swelling Gonorrhea Headaches Hysteria Intestinal worms Jaundice Lactation Malaria Pain in joints Pimples Pregnancy Psoriasis Respiratory disorders Scurvy Semen deficiency Skin infections Sore throat Sores Sprain Stomach ulcers Tuberculosis Tumor Urinary disorders Wounds Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 People in these societies discovered a vast array of uses for Moringa. This knowledge existed in many different parts of the world—Africa, Latin America, South America, India, Indonesia, and many island nations. 07
  • 8.
    Scientific Knowledge Today, scientists arebeginning to investigate the traditional claims about Moringa. Let’s take a look at what they have found. 08
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    Nutritional Value One aspectthat scientists have examined is the nutritional value of Moringa leaves. 09
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    7times the VitaminC of Oranges 4times the Calcium of Milk 3times the Potassium of Bananas 2times the Protein of Yogurt 4times the Vitamin A of Carrots Tiny leaves. Enormous benefits. = Gram-for-gram comparison of nutritional data1 Nutritional analysis has shown that Moringa leaves are extremely nutritious. In fact, they contain larger amounts of several important nutrients than the common foods often associated with these nutrients. These include vitamin C, which fights a host of illnesses including colds and flu; vitamin A, which acts as a shield against eye disease, skin disease, heart ailments, diarrhea, and many other diseases; Calcium, which builds strong bones and teeth and helps prevent osteoporosis; Potassium, which is essential for the functioning of the brain and nerves, and Proteins, the basic building blocks of all our body cells. 10
  • 11.
    It’s like growingmulti-vitamins at your doorstep. Not only that, but Moringa leaves also contain a wealth of other complementary vitamins and minerals. 11 Phosphorus Vitamin B1 Chromium Manganese Potassium Iron Protein Vitamin C Copper Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Zinc Magnesium Vitamin A Calcium
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    ...to build strong,healthy bodies. Rare for a plant source, Moringa leaves contain all the essential amino acids… Another important point is that Moringa leaves contain all of the essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. It is very rare for a veg- etable to contain all of these amino acids. And Moringa contains these amino acids in a good proportion, so that they are very useful to our bodies. These leaves could be a great boon to people who do not get protein from meat. 12
  • 13.
    Moringa even contains argenineand histidine— two amino acids especially important for infants. It is noteworthy that Moringa contains argenine and histidine, which are especially important for infants who are unable to make enough protein for their growth requirements. Experts tell us that 30% of children in sub-Saharan Africa are protein deficient. Moringa could be an extremely valuable food source. 13
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    0 5 1015 20 Vitamin A Dried Leaves Fresh Leaves Carrots 1.8 mg 6.8 mg 18.9 mg Vitamin C 0 50 100 150 200 250 Dried Leaves Fresh Leaves Oranges 30 mg 220 mg 17.3 mg 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 Dried Leaves Fresh Leaves Milk Calcium 120 mg 440 mg 2003 mg These graphs show the content of vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium in fresh Moringa leaves and dried leaves, compared to common foods. Except for vitamin C, very little nutritional value is lost in the drying process. This is important because dried leaves can be stored for use much longer than fresh leaves, so that a supply is available year-round. 14 Fresh leaves and common foods1 , Dried leaves2
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    Iron 0 5 1015 20 25 30 Dried Leaves Fresh Leaves Spinach 1.14 mg 0.85 mg 28.2 mg 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Dried Leaves Fresh Leaves Yogurt Protein 3.1 g 6.7 g 27.1 g Potassium 0 300 600 900 1200 1500 Dried Leaves Fresh Leaves Banana 88 mg 259 mg 1324 mg Note: Iron from plants, including spinach and Moringa, is generally difficult for the body to absorb. Here are the comparisons for iron, potassium, and protein in fresh Moringa leaves and dried leaves. Once again, we see how drying the leaves condenses the nutrients, so that a large dose of nutrition can be gained from a small spoonful of dried leaf powder. 15 Fresh leaves and common foods1 , Dried leaves2
  • 16.
    Common Names forMoringa (See more at: treesforlife.org/moringa/names) English: Drumstick tree, (Horse)radish tree, Mother’s best friend, West Indian ben Spanish: Ben, Árbol del ben, Morango, Moringa French: Bèn ailé, Benzolive, Moringa Africa Benin: Patima, Ewé ilé Burkina Faso: Argentiga Cameroon: Paizlava, Djihiré Chad: Kag n’dongue Ethiopia: Aleko, Haleko Ghana: Yevu-ti, Zingerindende Kenya: Mronge Malawi: Cham’mwanba Mali: Névrédé Niger: Zôgla gandi Nigeria: Ewe ile, Bagaruwar maka Senegal: Neverday, Sap-Sap Somalia: Dangap Sudan: Ruwag Tanzania: Mlonge Togo: Baganlua, Yovovoti Zimbabwe: Mupulanga Asia Bangladesh: Sajina Burma: Dandalonbin Cambodia: Ben ailé India: Sahjan, Murunga, Moonga Indonesia: Kalor Pakistan: Suhanjna Philippines: Mulangai Sri Lanka: Murunga Taiwan: La Mu Thailand: Marum Vietnam: Chùm Ngây South and Central America, Caribbean Brazil: Cedro Colombia: Angela Costa Rica: Marango Cuba: Palo Jeringa While native to the Indian sub-continent, Moringa has spread throughout the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. Here are some of the many common names for Moringa. Dominican Republic: Palo de aceiti El Salvador: Teberinto French Guiana: Saijhan Guadeloupe: Moloko Guatemala: Perlas Haiti: Benzolive Honduras: Maranga calalu Nicaragua: Marango Panama: Jacinto Puerto Rico: Resada Suriname: Kelor Trinidad: Saijan Oceania Fiji: Sajina Guam: Katdes Palau: Malungkai 16
  • 17.
    Malnutrition map13 Malnutrition Moringa We areall well familiar with the problems of malnutrition in our world, and how much suffering and death result. Here are the countries with the high- est rates of malnutrition. The amazing thing about Moringa is that . . . it grows in almost exactly the same places. These are the countries where Moringa grows—exactly where it is needed the most. 17
  • 18.
    Consider the Possibilities Nutrition• Disease Prevention • Ointment • Alley Cropping • Fertilizer • Erosion Control • Water Purification • Cosmetics • Textile Printing • Insecticide • Fungicide • Lubricants • Tanning Leather • Dye • Fiber Products • Fences • Ornamentation & Shade • Wind Barrier • Cane Juice Clarifier • Honey Production & Clarifier • Condiment • Cooking Oil • Food • Traditional medicine: Anemia • Anxiety • Asthma • Blackheads • Blood impurities • Blood pressure • Bronchitis • Catarrh • Chest congestion • Cholera • Colitis • Conjunctivitis • Cough • Diabetes • Diarrhea • Dropsy • Dysentery • Eye and ear infections • Fever • Glandular swelling • Gonorrhea • Headaches • Hysteria • Intestinal worms • Jaundice • Lactation • Malaria • Pain in joints • Pimples • Pregnancy • Psoriasis • Respiratory disorders • Scurvy • Semen deficiency • Skin infections • Sore throat • Sores • Sprain • Stomach ulcers • Tuberculosis • Tumor • Urinary disorders • Wounds Leaves: Nutrition Medicine Trees: Alley Cropping Erosion Control Flowers: Medicine Pods: Nutrition Medicine Roots: Medicine Seeds: Water Purification Medicine Oil Gum: Medicine Bark: Medicine Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Not only are the leaves highly nutritious, but every single part of the Moringa tree has been used for beneficial purposes. Here again is the list of all the many specific uses people have found for Moringa. [When the words “Consider the Possibilites” appear:] It’s time that we seriously consider the possibilities that Moringa holds for benefiting our world. 18
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    Moringa’s Potential Moringa holdstremendous potential for serving the world in several ways . . . 19
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    • Human Health •Livestock Fodder • Plant Growth Enhancer • Biogas They include: improvement of Human Health; use as a Livestock Fodder supplement; use as a Plant Growth Enhancer; and for production of Biogas. 20
  • 21.
    Human Health One ofthe main uses of Moringa leaves is for their nutritional benefits in human health. 21
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    In 1997 to1998, a test was conducted in Senegal to examine the ability of Moringa leaf powder to prevent or cure malnutrition in pregnant or breast-feeding women and their children. This test was a collaboration between Church World Service, whose Senegal representative was well-known Moringa expert Mr. Lowell Fuglie, and the Senegalese organization Alternative Action for African Development (AGADA). Test in Senegal Conducted by: Mr. Lowell Fuglie, Church World Service in Dakar AGADA (Alternative Action for African Development) 22
  • 23.
    Test in Senegal Results: Childrenmaintained or increased weight and improved health. Pregnant women recovered from anemia and had babies with higher birth weights. This test found the following effects to be common among subjects taking Moringa leaf powder: Children maintained or increased their weight and improved overall health, and pregnant women recovered from anemia and had babies with higher birth weights. This test is now being duplicated and expanded in Ghana. Further tests are needed in other countries as well. 23
  • 24.
    Research in Nicaragua Someof the most ground-breaking research on new uses of Moringa has taken place in Nicaragua. 24
  • 25.
    Mr. Nikolaus Foidland his associate, Leonardo Mayorga, have been researching agricultural uses of Moringa in Nicaragua since the early 1990s. They have collaborated with the University of Hohenheim, Germany and with Dr. Michael Kreuzer of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. Mr. Nikolaus Foidl Leonardo Mayorga 25
  • 26.
    Dr. Nadir ReyesSánchez Dr. Nadir Reyes Sanchez is a scientist on the faculty of the Department of Animal Nutrition and Management at the Swedish University of Agriculture Sciences in Uppsala, Sweden. He is also on the faculty of Animal Sciences at the National University of Agriculture in Managua, Nicaragua. Dr. Reyes has also been conducting Moringa research in Nicaragua, and is shown here on his Moringa plantation. 26
  • 27.
    Intensive Cultivation Some peoplemay wonder how a tree can supply nutrition for a large number of people. Both Foidl and Reyes have experimented with growing Moringa intensively, as a field crop. 27
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    Normally, Moringa growsin the typical form of a tree, like this . . . 28
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    . . .or like this . . . 29
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    . . .or like this. 30
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    But Foidl andReyes have shown that Moringa trees can also be planted very close together as a field crop, at a spacing as close as ten to fifteen centimeters. 31
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    The moringa plantsthen grow as a field crop, and can be harvested frequently. This technique produces a large amount of usable green matter from a relatively small amount of space. Dr. Reyes has grown Moringa intensively with no irrigation and small amounts of fertilizer. He was able to harvest the leaves every 75 days—four crops in a year. He got a total of 100 tons of green matter per hectare the first year, and 57 tons per hectare the second year. Mr. Foidl irrigated his Moringa plantation and used larger amounts of fertilizer. He reported harvesting every 35 days—nine crops per year—with a total yield of 650 to 700 tons of green matter per hectare. He says this yield has been consistent from the same plants for seven years. 32
  • 33.
    Using this techniqueof intensive cultivation, plots of Moringa are planted on a rotation schedule, so that there is an ongoing supply of green matter. The plants are har- vested 8 to 10 inches above the base, and all of the leaves and green shoots can be used. The green tops grow back in 35 to 75 days, and are ready to be harvested again. 33
  • 34.
    Livestock Fodder Both Foidland Reyes have also experimented with using Moringa leaves and green shoots as a supplement in livestock fodder. 34
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    Increases daily weight gain upto 32% Increases milk production 43% to 65% Mr. Foidl found that adding Moringa leaves to cattle feed increased their daily weight gain by up to 32 percent. Both Foidl and Reyes also experimented with Moringa and milk cows. Foidl supplemented with 15 to 17 kilograms of fresh Moringa leaves daily, and the cattle’s milk production increased by 43 percent. Reyes supplemented his milk cows’ feed with 2 kg dry matter of Moringa per day, and milk production increased by 58 percent. Then he supplemented with 3 kg dry matter per day, and milk production increased by 65 percent. Imagine what would be possible if milk production in developing countries could be increased in this way. It could prevent untold suffering of people with protein deficiency. 35
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    Plant Growth Enhancer Mr.Foidl has also experimented with a plant growth spray made from the green matter of Moringa. 36
  • 37.
    Plant Growth Spray ●Extract juice from green matter ● Dilute with 36 parts water ● Spray 25ml on each plant The process of making the Moringa plant growth spray is relatively simple, and can be done with whatever equipment is available for extracting juice from the green matter and applying the spray to plants. 37
  • 38.
    Here the sprayis being applied to sugarcane. Foidl has also found the spray to be effective with soybeans, corn, turnips, black beans, red beans, white beans, cow peas, bell peppers, chia, sunflowers, mung beans, onions, coffee, tea, chili peppers, melons and sorghum. 38
  • 39.
    Foidl is nowexperimening with this plant growth spray on large 25-hectare plots of vegetable crops. 39
  • 40.
    The spray canbe applied to individual plants on a small scale, or, where equipment is available, it can be done on a very large scale. 40
  • 41.
    Effects of Spray ●Accelerates growth of young plants ● Plants are firmer, more resistant to pests and disease ● Longer life-span ● Heavier roots, stems and leaves ● Produce more fruit ● Larger fruit ● Increase in yield 20-35% Foidl has found that this spray has a wide range of beneficial effects on plant crops. If even a fraction of these results could be reproduced in the field, it could be a great help in increasing food supplies for millions of hungry people. 41
  • 42.
    Here you cansee the effects of the Moringa plant growth spray on bell peppers. These are average sizes of peppers grown with spray applied, and in the control group that did not get sprayed. 42
  • 43.
    The spray evenstimulates the growth of the plant’s roots. Here we see a comparison of roots from sugarcane plants that received the spray with roots from the plants in the control group, which did not receive the spray. 43
  • 44.
    Here is thedifference in average sizes of seed heads from sorghum plants grown with spray applied, and from the control group that did not receive spray. 44
  • 45.
    The plant growthspray can be freeze-dried and stored for later use. Here are some typical sizes of turnips grown with freeze-dried spray, from the control group without spray, and with fresh spray. The freeze-dried spray also increases the size of the turnips, only slightly less than the fresh spray. 45
  • 46.
    Biogas Foidl and hisassociates have also experimented with producing biogas from Moringa green matter. 46
  • 47.
    Based on hisexperiments, Foidl estimates that more than 4,400 cubic meters of methane could be produced per hectare of Moringa per year. That is up to twice as much methane as can be produced per hectare per year from sugar beet leaves, a common plant material for biogas. Further experiments are needed to examine this potential use of Moringa. 47
  • 48.
    Need for Studies •Human Health • Livestock Fodder • Plant Growth Enhancer • Biogas These and other uses of Moringa leaves show great potential for benefiting people—especially those who suffer from poverty and malnutrition. Further scientific studies are needed to examine these uses and their benefits, and to determine the techniques that will produce the greatest benefits. We would suggest studies in these four areas: human nutrition and medicinal uses, livestock fodder, crop enhancement with the plant growth spray, and production of biogas. The information just presented comes from the research of only a few scientists. Now these tests need to be replicated by many more people around the world. 48
  • 49.
    How to Help •Share this information with key decision-makers in your country. • Promote field studies and clinical studies in your country. • Share your findings with the rest of the world. People can help this process in three ways: 1) Share this information with key decision-makers in your country. 2) Promote field studies and clinical studies in your country. And 3) Share your findings with the rest of the world. 49 Miracle Trees
  • 50.
    Trees for Lifecan help share the findings of Moringa research to benefit the world through our online forum, the Trees for Life Journal. Simply submit your findings through the journal website at: www.TFLJournal.org Trees for Life Journal Share your findings with the world at: www.TFLJournal.org 50
  • 51.
    Nutrition • DiseasePrevention • Ointment • Alley Cropping • Fertilizer • Erosion Control • Water Purification • Cosmetics • Textile Printing • Insecticide • Fungicide • Lubricants • Tanning Leather • Dye • Fiber Products • Fences • Ornamentation & Shade • Wind Barrier • Cane Juice Clarifier • Honey Production & Clarifier • Condiment • Cooking Oil • Food • Livestock Fodder • Plant Growth Enhancer • Biogas • Medicine: Anemia • Anxiety • Asthma • Blackheads • Blood impurities • Blood pressure • Bronchitis • Catarrh • Chest congestion • Cholera • Colitis • Conjunctivitis • Cough • Diabetes • Diarrhea • Dropsy • Dysentery • Eye and ear infections • Fever • Glandular swelling • Gonorrhea • Headaches • Hysteria • Intestinal worms • Jaundice • Lactation • Malaria • Pain in joints • Pimples • Pregnancy • Psoriasis • Respiratory disorders • Scurvy • Semen deficiency • Skin infections • Sore throat • Sores • Sprain • Stomach ulcers • Tuberculosis • Tumor • Urinary disorders • Wounds Consider the Possibilities It’s time that we seriously consider the possibilities of Moringa. The simple act of sharing this information with others could help save millions of lives. 51
  • 52.
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