As an invasive species
by Admin
Posted on 05-03-2025 11:50 AM
The
Moringa
could be one of the most diverse, unique and precious trees we can grow; it has a positive influence on everything from clean water to our
health
. We love this tree!
reach out to your local summerwinds nursery over the next couple of weeks to find out when these incredible trees will be ready for you to buy.
In the meantime, start thinking about where you’ll plant one in your yard!
note: our blogs are written specifically for arizona—and the valley, when possible. If you live outside of arizona, we encourage you to check the invasive species list for the state in which you live before planting a moringa tree, as it is considered invasive in some other states and ecosystems.
Traditional medicine and research
Takeaway
moringa oleifera may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits like boosting liver, heart, and skin health and managing blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose levels.
Moringa oleifera is a fairly large tree native to north india that has been used in traditional herbal remedies for thousands of years. It goes by various names, such as drumstick tree, horseradish tree, or ben oil tree. Almost all parts of the tree, including the bark, pods, and leaves, are eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal medicines. In fact, researchers have found over 90 bioactive plant compounds that may help protect against oxidative stress, inflammation, fungi, and cancer, among other benefits.
Why is moringa good for you?
Origin: south india the heirloom indian moringa countryside variety is a unique and highly valued plant that has been used for centuries in india for both medicinal and nutritional purposes. This variety of moringa, also known as drumstick tree, is native to india and is known for its highly nutritious leaves, pods, and seeds. The heirloom indian moringa countryside variety is prized for its ability to grow in poor soil conditions and for its high yield of nutrient-dense leaves. The heirloom indian moringa countryside variety is known for its unique flavor, which is a combination of the sweetness of peas and the nuttiness of spinach.
Moringa supplies a good source of vitamin c, an antioxidant nutrient that supports immune function and collagen production, says lavardera. She points out that the specific concentrations of nutrients like vitamin c will vary widely between brands. Because the u. S. Department of agriculture (usda) does not have the nutritional profile of moringa available on its website, you’ll have to look at the nutrition facts panel of the product that you’re using. For instance, one brand of moringa powder sold by thrive market contains 9 milligrams (mg) of vitamin c per ½ teaspoon serving of powdered moringa. Bonus: the c helps the body better absorb iron (in the same serving of moringa, 5 percent of your daily value is covered).
The roots of the moringa tree have been used for their therapeutic properties dating as far back as the early roman, greek and egyptian kuli kuli has a whole article on the why moringa is good for women , which explains more on this.
It is advisable to grow moringa directly in garden beds since it grows to become a medium sized tree. Moringa trees develop taproots and require a lot of space for their roots in the soil. The distance between two moringa trees must be kept to a minimum of 3 meters for good growth. If the temperature in your area doesn’t drop below freezing, then you can plant moringas directly in your gardens. Ideal soil temperature for germination of moringa seeds ranges between 20 to 26℃. Plant the 5-6 moringa seeds per garden bed at a depth of at least 1 inches deep.