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Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
now you can AVOID 300+ diseases thru MYMORINGO ORGANICS!
AVAILABLE IN INDIA!!
www.mymoringo.com/naga
www.moringomiracles.blogspot.in
email:
mymoringo.com@gmail.com
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Moringa is used for “tired blood” (anemia); arthritis and other joint pain
(rheumatism); asthma; cancer; constipation; diabetes; diarrhea; epilepsy;
stomach pain; stomach and intestinal ulcers; intestinal spasms; headache; heart
problems; high blood pressure; kidney stones; fluid retention; thyroid disorders;
and bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections.
Oil from moringa seeds is used in foods, perfume, and hair care products, and as a
machine.
Presentation during the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) Seminar Series on November 22, 2016 at RDMIC Bldg., cor. Visayas Ave., Elliptical Rd., Diliman, Quezon City
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Millets are a group of versatile, small seeded, resilient, cereal crops that are used widely around the globe for both food and animal feed. One of the key factors in the spread of millet is the fact that the crop has proven throughout history to be particularly drought resistant. Millet also boasts an impressive wealth of health benefits, as well as being gluten free.
Utilization of Spirulina Algae Extract as an Enhancer Protein Source in Milk for Pregnant Women’s Nutrition by Recommendation Quality and Decision Strategies on Consumer Choice
Development of Value Added Product and Evaluation of Banana Blossom Incorpora...ijtsrd
Aim of this study work is to develop good nutritional nut chocolate incorporate of Banana Blossom at the level of 10 percent, 20 percent and 30 percent variations, and 20 percent incorporation of Banana Blossom was recorded highest score for overall acceptability also known as banana heart . Banana Blossom are nutritional value very good with fibre, protein, potassium, iron, magnesium, and vitamin E. Banana flower many or health benefits prevent diabetes, lower menstrual bleeding, increase the milk production for lactating women, good for gastrointestinal health, helpful in weight loss, prevent ulcer, constipation. These pretty flower can be eaten incorporate of different type of food products like chocolate, cookies because this type food products shelf life long lasting. Komal | Dr. Parvinder Kaur "Development of Value Added Product and Evaluation of Banana Blossom Incorporated Nut Chocolate" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26383.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/home-science/food-and-nutrition/26383/development-of-value-added-product-and-evaluation-of-banana-blossom-incorporated-nut-chocolate/komal
Effect of Natural Farming Inputs as Nutrient Source Applied at Different Leve...Innspub Net
Nutrient solution concentration is one of the most practical and effective ways of controlling and improving the yield and nutritional quality of crops for human consumption. The study was conducted to determine the effect of natural farming inputs as nutrient source applied at different levels on hydroponically grown lettuce. It was conducted at Cagayan State University – Piat Campus from September to October 2019. The Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four replications was used to test the following treatments: T1–25ml SNAP solution (Control), T2-5grams Master Blend (Control), T3–10ml SNAP+5ml FFJ+5ml FPJ+15ml KAA, T4-10ml SNAP+5ml FFJ+5ml FPJ+15ml KAA, T5–10ml SNAP+5ml FFJ+5ml FPJ+20ml KAA, T6–10ml SNAP+5ml FFJ+5ml FPJ+20ml FAA, T7–20ml KAA and 20ml FAA. The plants are grown in T1 (SNAP solution) consistently produced the tallest, number of leaves, longest roots and the heaviest fresh weight per plant. Master Blend can also be used as a nutrient solution for hydroponics since they are not significantly different from each other. Plants in T7 applied with 20ml KAA and 20ml FAA can also be used as a nutrient solution. However, only there was a delay of one week in maturity which is 37 days as compared with commercial (SNAP and Master Blend) having 30 days maturity. In the absence of SNAP solution and master blend, the fermented Fish Amino Acid (FAA) and Kuhol Amino Acid (KAA) as organic is a potential culture media for hydroponically lettuce production.
A review on Moringa oleifera- A potent medicinal herb|Ijb vol-16-no-4-p-500-508Innspub Net
Moringa oleifera L. (Family: Moringaceae) is an incredibly useful medicinal herb, possess significantly high nutritional value. It is an exceptionally healthy herb which is edible and its tree could easily and cheaply be cultivated and grown in Pakistan. It is also known as super food as it contains indigenous basis of highly digestible protein, iron, calcium, potassium, Vitamins A, C, E and polyphenols. Moringa is rich source of phytochemicals such as myricetin, phenolic substances, phenolic acids, flavonoids, isothiocyanates, tannins and saponins, quercetin, zeatin and kaempferol flavonoids which are effective antioxidants that have several therapeutic benefits. It is used as a medical herb having various health benefits. Moreover, different portions of moringa such a seed, roots, buds, leaves, flowers and bark, possess various forms of biological actions, such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-carcinogenic, antihypertensive, anti-hyperlipidemic, antidiabetic hepatoprotective and neuroprotective activities, that helps in the treatment of different aliments. The current review highlights the medicinal, therapeutic properties of and mechanisms of compounds extracted from Moringa oleifera also gaining new perspectives for further researches and advancement.
MoringaFact-Moringa Cultivation Project in GhanaMoring Fact
Moringa (commonly called Moringa Olefera) is one of the most powerful health-enhancing plants in the Planet. While many things found in Nature can have one or two health benefits, Moringa has many (posses 7 times the Vitamin C of Oranges, 4 times the Vitamin A of Carrots, 4 times the Calcium of Milk, 3 times the Potassium of Bananas and 2 times the Protein of Yogurt). Recent Scientific research has proven that these humble leaves are in fact a powerhouse of nutritional value.
Purpose of Moringafact.com is very simple, to inform you about every aspects of this Miracle Tree and its future possibility. It is originally native in India but has been planted around the world and is naturalized in many locals.
There must have been more hidden facts about Moringa around the world. Moringafact.com will search the fact and bring it up to you!
http://moringafact.com
Use of Moringa oleifera in water treatmentJac Emanuel
Water treatment in cities and villages can be made easy by application of natural methods which are affordable and easy.
One of them is the use of Moringa oleifera as water treatment agent rather than commercial sold chemicals
We are gladly introducing other Moringa community site: Moringa partners.
http://moringa.collectivex.com/
This site is a meeting place that provides member of Moringa Partners with shared calendar, discussion forums, member profiles, photo gallery, file storage and more. Recently they uploaded very interesting report about Moringa. Please taka a look
How to use Moringa leaves and other hightly nutritious plants in a medical or nutritional context
Purifying water from water source that has contaminated by using natural ingredients that do not harm the environment with easy steps to do and affordable to all people.
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Moringa is used for “tired blood” (anemia); arthritis and other joint pain
(rheumatism); asthma; cancer; constipation; diabetes; diarrhea; epilepsy;
stomach pain; stomach and intestinal ulcers; intestinal spasms; headache; heart
problems; high blood pressure; kidney stones; fluid retention; thyroid disorders;
and bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections.
Oil from moringa seeds is used in foods, perfume, and hair care products, and as a
machine.
Presentation during the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) Seminar Series on November 22, 2016 at RDMIC Bldg., cor. Visayas Ave., Elliptical Rd., Diliman, Quezon City
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Millets are a group of versatile, small seeded, resilient, cereal crops that are used widely around the globe for both food and animal feed. One of the key factors in the spread of millet is the fact that the crop has proven throughout history to be particularly drought resistant. Millet also boasts an impressive wealth of health benefits, as well as being gluten free.
Utilization of Spirulina Algae Extract as an Enhancer Protein Source in Milk for Pregnant Women’s Nutrition by Recommendation Quality and Decision Strategies on Consumer Choice
Development of Value Added Product and Evaluation of Banana Blossom Incorpora...ijtsrd
Aim of this study work is to develop good nutritional nut chocolate incorporate of Banana Blossom at the level of 10 percent, 20 percent and 30 percent variations, and 20 percent incorporation of Banana Blossom was recorded highest score for overall acceptability also known as banana heart . Banana Blossom are nutritional value very good with fibre, protein, potassium, iron, magnesium, and vitamin E. Banana flower many or health benefits prevent diabetes, lower menstrual bleeding, increase the milk production for lactating women, good for gastrointestinal health, helpful in weight loss, prevent ulcer, constipation. These pretty flower can be eaten incorporate of different type of food products like chocolate, cookies because this type food products shelf life long lasting. Komal | Dr. Parvinder Kaur "Development of Value Added Product and Evaluation of Banana Blossom Incorporated Nut Chocolate" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26383.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/home-science/food-and-nutrition/26383/development-of-value-added-product-and-evaluation-of-banana-blossom-incorporated-nut-chocolate/komal
Effect of Natural Farming Inputs as Nutrient Source Applied at Different Leve...Innspub Net
Nutrient solution concentration is one of the most practical and effective ways of controlling and improving the yield and nutritional quality of crops for human consumption. The study was conducted to determine the effect of natural farming inputs as nutrient source applied at different levels on hydroponically grown lettuce. It was conducted at Cagayan State University – Piat Campus from September to October 2019. The Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four replications was used to test the following treatments: T1–25ml SNAP solution (Control), T2-5grams Master Blend (Control), T3–10ml SNAP+5ml FFJ+5ml FPJ+15ml KAA, T4-10ml SNAP+5ml FFJ+5ml FPJ+15ml KAA, T5–10ml SNAP+5ml FFJ+5ml FPJ+20ml KAA, T6–10ml SNAP+5ml FFJ+5ml FPJ+20ml FAA, T7–20ml KAA and 20ml FAA. The plants are grown in T1 (SNAP solution) consistently produced the tallest, number of leaves, longest roots and the heaviest fresh weight per plant. Master Blend can also be used as a nutrient solution for hydroponics since they are not significantly different from each other. Plants in T7 applied with 20ml KAA and 20ml FAA can also be used as a nutrient solution. However, only there was a delay of one week in maturity which is 37 days as compared with commercial (SNAP and Master Blend) having 30 days maturity. In the absence of SNAP solution and master blend, the fermented Fish Amino Acid (FAA) and Kuhol Amino Acid (KAA) as organic is a potential culture media for hydroponically lettuce production.
A review on Moringa oleifera- A potent medicinal herb|Ijb vol-16-no-4-p-500-508Innspub Net
Moringa oleifera L. (Family: Moringaceae) is an incredibly useful medicinal herb, possess significantly high nutritional value. It is an exceptionally healthy herb which is edible and its tree could easily and cheaply be cultivated and grown in Pakistan. It is also known as super food as it contains indigenous basis of highly digestible protein, iron, calcium, potassium, Vitamins A, C, E and polyphenols. Moringa is rich source of phytochemicals such as myricetin, phenolic substances, phenolic acids, flavonoids, isothiocyanates, tannins and saponins, quercetin, zeatin and kaempferol flavonoids which are effective antioxidants that have several therapeutic benefits. It is used as a medical herb having various health benefits. Moreover, different portions of moringa such a seed, roots, buds, leaves, flowers and bark, possess various forms of biological actions, such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-carcinogenic, antihypertensive, anti-hyperlipidemic, antidiabetic hepatoprotective and neuroprotective activities, that helps in the treatment of different aliments. The current review highlights the medicinal, therapeutic properties of and mechanisms of compounds extracted from Moringa oleifera also gaining new perspectives for further researches and advancement.
MoringaFact-Moringa Cultivation Project in GhanaMoring Fact
Moringa (commonly called Moringa Olefera) is one of the most powerful health-enhancing plants in the Planet. While many things found in Nature can have one or two health benefits, Moringa has many (posses 7 times the Vitamin C of Oranges, 4 times the Vitamin A of Carrots, 4 times the Calcium of Milk, 3 times the Potassium of Bananas and 2 times the Protein of Yogurt). Recent Scientific research has proven that these humble leaves are in fact a powerhouse of nutritional value.
Purpose of Moringafact.com is very simple, to inform you about every aspects of this Miracle Tree and its future possibility. It is originally native in India but has been planted around the world and is naturalized in many locals.
There must have been more hidden facts about Moringa around the world. Moringafact.com will search the fact and bring it up to you!
http://moringafact.com
Use of Moringa oleifera in water treatmentJac Emanuel
Water treatment in cities and villages can be made easy by application of natural methods which are affordable and easy.
One of them is the use of Moringa oleifera as water treatment agent rather than commercial sold chemicals
We are gladly introducing other Moringa community site: Moringa partners.
http://moringa.collectivex.com/
This site is a meeting place that provides member of Moringa Partners with shared calendar, discussion forums, member profiles, photo gallery, file storage and more. Recently they uploaded very interesting report about Moringa. Please taka a look
How to use Moringa leaves and other hightly nutritious plants in a medical or nutritional context
Purifying water from water source that has contaminated by using natural ingredients that do not harm the environment with easy steps to do and affordable to all people.
India's ancient tradition of ayurveda says the leaves of the Moringa tree prevent 300 diseases. Modern science confirms the basic idea.
Scientific research has proven that these humble leaves are in fact a powerhouse of nutritional value.
New Hope Mission International -Moringa presentation LouisJoe1
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Moringa-Moringa Aleifera the miracle herb
The moringa tree otherwise called the ”miracle tree” is truly nature’ miracle.This tree actually purifies water (this is used in Haiti and some parts of Africa).For centuries, the natives of Northern India and many parts of Africa have known about the many benefits of Moringa Oleifera, and now this little-known tree is making headlines in the Western World. Moringa translates to mean “miracle”. Packed with over 90 nutrients and 46 antioxidants, this plant is being hailed as the “nutritional dynamite of the century.”
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Moringa oleifera (family Moringaceae) is the only genus which is cultivated most widely. Moringa is commonly known
as drumstick tree, horseradish tree, benzoil tree etc. Moringa oleifera is very resistant, fast growing and requires very less amount
of water to grow, i.e. it can grow also in drought conditions. Drumstick tree is a native of southern foothills of the Himalayas in
north-west India, and it is widely cultivated in India in tropical and subtropical regions were the seed pods are used as a part of
the diet.
Moringa is used since the ancient times in India and is also a native of India. Moringa is having very high nutritional
values with around 40 antioxidants and is rich in vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K. Not only vitamins but the plant is also very rich
in mineral contents and contains Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, and Zn. The properties and contents of Moringa can cure a number
of deficiencies and diseases. The consumption of Moringa can control blood pressure, eyesight, prepare mental alertness and
bone strength. Moringa is also used as a fodder for livestock. Therefore, this paper is enlightening the use of Moninga as a rich
source of food for the nutritional enrichment.
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This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
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• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
5. 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
10. Tiny leaves.
Enormous Benefits.
Gram-for-gram comparison of nutritional data1
2times the Protein of Yogurt
3times the Potassium of Bananas
4times the Calcium of Milk
4times the Vitamin A of Carrots
7times the Vitamin C of Oranges
11. It’s like growing multi-vitamins
at your doorstep.
Zinc
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin C
Calcium
Chromium
Copper
Iron
Magnesium
Manganese
Phosphorus
Potassium
Protein
12. Rare for a
plant source,
Moringa leaves
contain all
the essential
amino acids…
...to build
strong, healthy bodies.
22. • Mr. Lowell Fuglie,
Church World Service in
Dakar
• AGADA
(Alternative Action for
African Development)
Conducted by:
Test in Senegal
23. Test in Senegal
• Children maintained or
increased weight and
improved health.
• Pregnant women
recovered from anemia
and had babies with
higher birth weights.
• Breast-feeding women
increased milk
production.
Source: 2
Results:
37. Plant Growth Spray
• Extract juice from green matter
• Dilute with 36 parts water
• Spray 25ml on each plant
38.
39.
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%
Source: 14
48. Need for Studies
• Human Health
• Livestock Fodder
• Plant Growth Enhancer
• Biogas
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.
50. Trees for Life Journal
Share your findings with the world at:
www.TFLJournal.org
52. References
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Service, Dakar, Senegal. May 2002.
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The Miracle Tree: The Multiple Attributes of Moringa (pp. 45-76). Dakar, Senegal: Church World Service, 2001.
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Editor's Notes
Slide
Slide : These tiny little leaves have the potential to save the lives of millions of people on our planet. What kind of leaves are they?
Slide : They are the leaves of the humble Moringa tree. The scientific name for this tree is Moringa oleifera .
Slide : It is said that the Moringa tree originated in Northern India. Records show Moringa being used in Indian medicine some 5,000 years ago.
Slide : 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.
Slide : In ancient times, Moringa was known and used in traditional societies around the world. This was long before people had the tools of instant communication 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.
Slide : 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.
Slide : Today, scientists are beginning to investigate the traditional claims about Moringa. Let’s take a look at what they have found.
Slide : One aspect that scientists have examined is the nutritional value of Moringa leaves.
Slide : 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.
Slide : Not only that, but Moringa leaves also contain a wealth of other complementary vitamins and minerals.
Slide : 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 vegetable 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.
Slide : 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.
Slide : 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.
Slide : 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.
Slide : 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.
Slide : 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 highest rates of malnutrition. The amazing thing about Moringa is that . . . [ Advance forward ] . . . it grows in almost exactly the same places. These are the countries where Moringa grows—exactly where it is needed the most.
Slide : 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.
Slide : Moringa holds tremendous potential for serving the world in several ways . . .
Slide : They include: improvement of Human Health; use as a Livestock Fodder supplement; use as a Plant Growth Enhancer; and for production of Biogas.
Slide : One of the main uses of Moringa leaves is for their nutritional benefits in human health.
Slide : 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).
Slide : 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. [Advance forward] Pregnant women recovered from anemia and had babies with higher birth weights. [Advance forward] and Breast-feeding women increased their production of milk. This test is now being duplicated and expanded in Ghana. Further tests are needed in other countries as well.
Slide : Some of the most ground-breaking research on new uses of Moringa has taken place in Nicaragua.
Slide : 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.
Slide : 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.
Slide : 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.
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Slide : 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.
Slide : 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.
Slide : 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 harvested 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.
Slide : Both Foidl and Reyes have also experimented with using Moringa leaves and green shoots as a supplement in livestock fodder.
Slide : Mr. Foidl found that adding Moringa leaves to cattle feed increased their daily weight gain by up to 32 percent. [Advance forward] 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.
Slide : Mr. Foidl has also experimented with a plant growth spray made from the green matter of Moringa.
Slide : 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.
Slide : 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.
Slide : Foidl is now experimening with this plant growth spray on large 25-hectare plots of vegetable crops.
Slide : 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.
Slide : 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.
Slide : 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.
Slide : 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.
Slide : 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.
Slide : 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.
Slide : Foidl and his associates have also experimented with producing biogas (methane) from Moringa green matter.
Slide : 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.
Slide : These and other uses of Moringa leaves show great potential for benefitting 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.
Slide : 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.
Slide : 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
Slide : 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.