Moringa - one of our favourite versatile Ayurvedic herbs
So many ways to consume Moringa
Tea
Cooking with leaves and pods
Powder
Externally for treating skin conditions
Also called Shigru or drumstick, the Moringa Tree is recognised for its ability to penetrate into deep levels of the tissue to assists in cleansing and detoxification - it is claimed the plant can assist in curing 300 different diseases
Shigru is particularly balancing for Kapha and Vata Doshas. Due to its heating nature, anyone experiencing Pitta predominant disorders such as burning sensations, gastritis and sensitivity in the stomach should avoid using Moringa excessively.
A few of the benefits of Moringa:
✔️Assists in treating upper respiratory tract infections.
✔️ Rich in Vitamin A - great for eye health and the nervous system.
✔️ Helps treat liver, spleen and pancreas disorders with its cleansing properties.
✔️ Helps treat intestinal worms.
✔️ Beneficial for digestion due to its high amounts of dietary fibre.
✔️ Great in treating hypertension and high cholesterol.
✔️ Supports weight loss.
✔️ Helps reduce joint inflammation.
✔️ Often used as a home remedy to treat skin infections.
We have moringa available in the shop and online - the link to view is in our bio