Cultivating Moringa plants

Moringa oleifera is a tree native to Bangladesh and India. The fruit of the tree, locally called Shojne, is a common food in our country. However, not many of us know that it is a superfood. Since ancient time, Moringa plant has been praised for its therapeutic properties. It contains a lot of beneficial antioxidants and nutritive substances. The leaves, flowers, seeds and roots of the plant have all long been used in traditional medicine. It has long been used as a treatment for bacterial, viral and fungal infections as well as diabetes and chronic inflammation. In addition, cancer, heart disease and joint-pain patients are also known to have benefitted from Moringa in terms of medicinal relief.

A number of vital vitamins and minerals are found in Moringa. The leaves contain 15 times more potassium than banana, seven times more vitamin C than orange, and 15 times more calcium than milk. Additionally, it contains iron, protein and amino acids, all of which is helpful for human health. It is abundant in antioxidants that can both strengthen the immune system and protect cells from harm. Studies have demonstrated that Moringa leaves also help keep the bad cholesterol levels in check.

The nutritional punch of Moringa leaves is strong, and they are also anti-inflammatory. They are a sort of superfood because of their antioxidant and health-preserving advantages. They reduce glucose level as well as some of the production of inflammatory enzymes. People may add moringa leaves frequently in their diet to reap a number of health benefits. It would be appropriate to encourage Moringa plantation in large numbers across the country.

Afroza Sheikh,

Dania, Dhaka,

ilcbd2008@gmail.com