Claims of Traditional Medicine
For centuries, people in many countries have used Moringa leaves as traditional medicine for common ailments. Clinical studies have begun to suggest that at least some of these claims are valid. With such great medicinal value being suggested by traditional medicine, further clinical testing is very much needed at this time. If studies conclude that even some of the claims are correct, these leaves could become an invaluable resource for people in areas where other forms of treatment are scarce.
Guatemala: skin infections, sores
India: anemia, anxiety, asthma, blackheads, blood impurities, bronchitis, catarrh, chest congestion, cholera, conjunctivitis, cough, diarrhea, eye and ear infections, fever, glandular swelling, headaches, abnormal blood pressure, hysteria, pain in joints, pimples, psoriasis, respiratory disorders, scurvy, semen deficiency, sore throat, sprain, tuberculosis
Malaysia: intestinal worms
Nicaragua: headache, skin infections, sores
Philippines: anemia, glandular swelling, aid in lactation
Puerto Rico: intestinal worms
Senegal: diabetes, pregnancy, skin infections, sores
Venezuela: intestinal worms
Other countries: colitis, diarrhea, dropsy, dysentery, gonorrhea, jaundice, malaria, stomach ulcers, tumor, urinary disorders, wounds
For more information:
Fahey, Jed W. (2005) Moringa oleifera: A Review of the Medical Evidence for Its Nutritional, Therapeutic, and Prophylactic Properties. Part 1. Trees for Life Journal 1:5.
http://www.tfljournal.org/article.php/20051201124931586