Malunggay The Miracle Vegetable Health Benefits

Malunggay Scientific Name : Moringa Oleifera

Background

Malunggay

[1]Also known as: "Malunggáy" in Philippines, "Sajina" in India, "Shojne" in   Bengal, "Munagakaya" in   Telugu, "Shenano" in   Rajasthani, "Shevaga" in   Marathi, "Nuggekai" in Kannada, "Drumstick Tree, Horse Radish Tree, Ben Oil Tree" in English, "La mu" in Chinese.[1]

This Miracle Vegetable grows in the tropical countries,like India, Africa. In the Philippines, it is  used as cooking ingredient specially in making soup, "Law-oy" in some parts of Visayas and Mmindanao. During the regime of President F. Marcos, Malunggay was used as a weapon against malnutrition, for it has lot of nutrients, and considered as a low-cost health enhancer.

Health Benefits

1. Anti-oxidant
2. Anti-diabetic
3. Circulatory stimulations
4. Lower blood pressure
5. Pain reliever
6. Anti cancer
7. Anti infectious: Antibacterial; Anti Fungal
8. Anti-inflamatory
9. Increase semen count.
10. Strengthens the immune system.
11. Promote good sleep.
12. Anti-Ulcer
13. Prevent intestinal worms.
14. Strengthen the eye muscles.
15. Normalize blood sugar level

[1]http://www.medicalhealthguide.com