2. Anti-Inflammatory
Moringa contains compounds like isothiocyanates, flavonoids, and phenolic acids that help reduce inflammation, especially beneficial for stomach ulcers.

The oil made from moringa leaves, sometimes called Ben Oil, protects the liver from chronic inflammation and can also treat fungal infections, arthritis, and even serve as a natural skin moisturizer.

3. Cholesterol Reduction
A study in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology found that moringa significantly lowers cholesterol levels—comparable to the effects of simvastatin, a pharmaceutical cholesterol-lowering drug.

The researchers noted, “The results indicate that this plant possesses antioxidant, hypolipidaemic, and antiatherosclerotic activities, and has therapeutic potential for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.”

4. Other Benefits
Moringa is high in fiber, aiding digestion and helping to clear toxins from the intestines. Its seeds contain a protein that binds to impurities in water, making them highly effective for water purification—more so than many synthetic materials.

Its leaves can be used as a food preservative by extending the shelf life of meat through oxidation reduction. A study in The Philippine Journal of Pediatrics showed that women taking 250 mg of dried moringa leaf capsules twice daily saw a 152–176% increase in breast milk production within five days.

Research also suggests moringa may protect against arsenic toxicity—especially relevant given rising concerns about arsenic in foods like rice.

How to Use Moringa

You can eat moringa leaves raw, cooked, or juiced. The powdered form can be added to drinks, soups, or sprinkled over meals—perfect for those who struggle to eat enough greens. Moringa is also widely available in capsule and supplement form.