The leaves, bark, flowers, fruit, seeds, and roots of this tree are used to make medicines. Moringa contains proteins, vitamins, and minerals. As an anti-oxidant, it helps protect cells from damage. Moringa is used for anemia, arthritis and other joint pains, asthma, cancer, constipation, diabetes, diarrhea, epilepsy, stomach pain, stomach ulcers, intestinal spasms, headache, heart problems, high blood pressure, kidney stones, fluid retention, thyroid disorders, and bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections, to reduce swelling, increase libido, prevent pregnancy, boost the immune system, and increase breast milk production.
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(This article was originally published on 120716 in Issue 3 of the EBG Newsletter.)