It is also known as a miracle tree since all its parts provide benefits.

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Moringa (moringa oleifera) is a tree that grows in countries with tropical and subtropical climates, this species is the most cultivated of the 14 that make up the genus Moringaknown as "miracle trees". The variety Moringa stenopetalais native to Africa and is widely cultivated, but less so than the Moringa oleifera.

The tree grows in dry conditions and requires very little water. They continue to grow even after being felled and are one of the few trees that flourish in drought conditions, as they are highly adaptable to extreme conditions.

Moringa oleiferais the tree with the most nutritional properties on the planet.. Provides 90 nutrients and 46 antioxidants. It is called a miracle tree because all its parts provide benefits. Nowadays, Moringa is becoming more and more known in the world for being a great nutritional supplement.

The leaves of the plant are the most nutritious part and can be used in soup, salads and also for seasoning.

The ground seeds help to purify contaminated water being a better option than aluminum salts and is non-toxic, biodegradable and significantly reduces the bacteriological content being very useful especially for developing countries and thus helps to save lives, according to WHO (World Health Organization) considers that unsafe water, unhealthy and poor hygiene cause about 1.6 million deaths per year worldwide.

Nutritional and health properties:

1. High power energy

2. High content of vitamin C, 7 times more than oranges

3. Four times more vitamin E that the wheat germ

4. Six times more polyphenols that the red wine

5. Twice more fiber that the whole wheat

6. Fifteen times more potassium that the banana

7. Four times more folic acid that the beef

8. Twice more proteins that the soybeans

9. Four times more vitamin A that the carrots

10. Seventeen times more calcium that the cow milk

11. Twenty-five times more iron that the spinach

12. High content of chlorophyll, zinc y magnesium

13. Properties anti-inflammatory, diuretic, cicatrizant and antihypertensive

14. Reduce the levels of blood glucose very useful for diabetics

Benefits for agriculture and the environment:

     Its leaves have bactericidal and fungicidal effects.

2. The leaves are very useful in the production of biogas.

A gum is also extracted from the bark for various applications (cosmetic, industrial, etc.).

4. Its easy planting makes it suitable for live fences.

5. Because of its rapid growth it is useful for reforestation of land and watersheds.

6. The plant is used for cattle, poultry and swine feed.

7. Moringa flowers also provide a year-round source of nectar for bees.

As you can see there are many advantages of this plant and for our benefit in Spain (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) we can find this marvel of nutrients in various presentations such as capsules, in the form of powder to sprinkle on food or as condiments and oil or concentrated juices.

P.S. In the United States we have moringa products from Santo Domingo and in Central America several companies from Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua are producing Moringa oleifera based products.