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dried leaves are sprinkled on top of the food at every
meal to add vitamins.

Medicinal Use: Moringa is reported to reverse or
cure many different health problems, especially those
caused by environmental pollution and toxins. It is
also highly effective for diseases caused by poor nutri-
tion, as it is high in vitamin and mineral content.
Nearly every part of the plant can be used medicinally.

Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-aging, and Anti-
oxidant: Moringa has earned the nickname “the mir-
acle plant” due to its ability to fight inflammation and Drumstick Tree Flowers, Venkatx5, CC3.0
the effects of aging, including age-related eye prob-
lems. Treats Skin Problems: Moringa contains natural
Diabetes: Moringa consumption has a positive effect antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral compounds that
on insulin when eaten with a high-carbohydrate, low protect the skin from infections. Moringa oil works
fat meal. It helps control blood sugar levels. well for these purposes and is effective at reducing in-
flammation and treating acne, skin infections, gum
Detoxing the Body and Improving Diges- disease, dandruff, abscesses, and eliminating viral
tion: Moringa is helpful for a wide variety of medical warts, athlete’s feet and jock itch. It also helps soothe
conditions due to its anti-inflammatory properties and and heal wounds, bites, and burns. Applied regularly,
purifying effects. Moringa is useful for the treatment of the oil hydrates the skin and eliminates dry, itchy
cancer, stomach ulcers, liver disease, urinary tract in- patches.
fections, edema, and kidney disease. It is also helpful
in the treatment of problems with the digestive tract, Stabilizes the Nervous System and Im-
including diarrhea, constipation, and fungal infections proves Brain Health: Moringa’s high levels of
like Candida. tryptophan help stabilize nerve and brain function and
increase the production of serotonin. It is used for
Moringa oil is especially beneficial to liver function and mood swings, insomnia, fatigue, and depression.
helps the body rid itself of heavy metals and other tox-
ins. Water Purification: Moringa seeds can be used to
purify water. Heavy metals, toxins, and salts in water
Joint Problems and Arthritis: Arthritis and bind to the moringa seeds and remove them from the
other joint problems are improved with daily use of water. The seeds also have antibacterial, antiviral, and
moringa. It is highly effective at reducing inflamma- antifungal effects. Reportedly, only 1/2 gram of ground
tion, and its readily available vitamins and minerals moringa seed is needed to purify 1/2 gallon (2 Liters)
help rebuild joints and stop further damage. People re- of contaminated water
port that pain is reduced within 2 to 4 weeks with daily
use.

shrub that grows 6 feet (1.8 meters) high. It is in the
Oregon Grape, Berberidaceae (Barberry) Family. M. nervosa

Mahonia (Berberis) (Dwarf/Dull Oregon grape or Cascade barberry) has
the same medicinal properties. It is found in forests in
aquifolium the Pacific NW of North America.

and M. nervosa Identification: Their leaflets look a lot like holly:
dark green, spiky, leathery and shiny. They have com-
pound pinnate leaves; each pinnate leaf is about 12
Tall or Shiny Oregon grape (M. aquifolium), also called inches (30 cm) long with 7 to 9 leaflets. The small yel-
mountain grape or Oregon grape holly, is an upright low flowers are grouped in a raceme at the tips of

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