What Diseases Can Moringa Cure and Prevent?

what diseases can moringa cure and prevent

Moringa has many incredible properties, and it is thought that it can be used to treat and even cure some diseases. There are claims that moringa cures 300 diseases, and that’s not just minor ailments either: the diseases cured by moringa oleifera, according to some studies, include diabetes and even cancer. That might sound speculative to some, so in this article, we aim to answer the question; what diseases can moringa cure, and which can it help treat and prevent? 

We don’t have space to cover all the diseases moringa cures potentially, but we have included below a few of the most promising areas of research into conditions moringa can treat, prevent or even cure. 

Moringa and Depression

moringa powder as a medicine
Moringa Powder As A Medicine

With an estimated 1 in 5 of us likely to suffer from poor mental health at some point in our lives, the need for effective remedies to the more common mental health disorders has never been greater. At present many people suffering from both depression and anxiety are treated with a class of drugs known as SSRI’s (Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors). But is moringa good for depression? And are there any positive correlations between moringa and anxiety?

A study of moringa on mice published by the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine showed that moringa acted in much the same way as an SSRI, but with fewer of the associated side effects. So, with moringa depression could potentially be treated in humans. As SSRI’s are notorious for their side effects, there is a lot of interest in the use of moringa for anxiety, depression and other related mental health issues. 

Although moringa anxiety treatments are less well researched, as the SSRI works on the same pathway, there is great hope for future trials involving derivatives of moringa and anxiety sufferers. 

Can Moringa Cure Herpes?

moringa can cure herpes
Use Moringa To Cure Herpes

The herpes virus causes two distinct illnesses in humans. Known as herpes simplex virus 1 and herpes simplex virus 2, both types of herpes are extremely contagious and can be readily passed by physical contact. The primary symptoms are the characteristic blisters and subsequent scabs that erupt on the skin, either around the mouth and nose or in the genital areas.

Using moringa for herpes is one of most effective natural remedies for simplex 1 symptoms. In clinical studies published in Antiviral Research in November 2003, tests showed that a moderate dosage of Moringa extract produced significant effects in delaying the characteristic lesions associated with herpes.

The studies also showed that with moringa, herpes could be treated effectively in mice infected with simplex virus 1. Another study published in the Indian Journal of Comparative Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases in 2005 showed similar results in horses. The overall antimicrobial effects Moringa has against the herpes simplex virus 1 appear to show great promise in combating the disease. 

Scientists wondering can moringa cure yeast infection also yielded positive results, and more studies on using moringa for yeast infection are currently in the pipeline.

Moringa For Psoriasis

moringa powder for psoriasis
Moringa Powder For Psoriasis

Affecting 2-4% of the world’s population, psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that affects the life cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin, forming thick silvery scales and itchy, dry, red patches that are sometimes painful.

But this disease causes more than superficial problems. Psoriasis has been found to increase the risk of cancer as well as heart disease. Modern research reveals that Moringa contains bioactive compounds such as moringine, oleic acid, and thiocarbamates, all of which can help induce healthy skin in psoriasis patients. 

Studies have also revealed the importance of the right nutrition in tackling symptoms of psoriasis. Vitamin B supplementation, fish oil, and trace elements like selenium have been found to help in reducing the severity of symptoms. Moringa is a nutritional powerhouse and is packed with vitamins including vitamin B, minerals, amino acids, proteins, and other nutritive elements, so with moringa psoriasis can be treated effectively and naturally.

Moringa For Asthma

moringa leaves can help prevent asthma
Moringa Leaves Can Help Prevent Asthma

One study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology showed that using moringa asthma patients showed a significant increase in hemoglobin (Hb) values and ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate) was significantly reduced. Significant improvement was also observed in symptom score and severity of asthmatic attacks. Treatment with the drugs derived from the seed kernel for 3 weeks produced significant improvement in lung capacity also, with no adverse effect recorded, suggesting moringa could be extremely useful to sufferers of asthma and other bronchial diseases.

Moringa and Lupus

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Moringa Can Help With Lupus

Lupus is an inflammatory, autoimmune disease, which often affects the joints, skin, blood, and kidneys. There is no evidence that moringa cures lupus, and in fact, there is no known cure for this condition. Doctors are divided on what even causes lupus. However, there is evidence that with moringa lupus symptoms can be effectively treated. 

Moringa contains huge amounts of anti-inflammatories, antitoxins, and antioxidants, and is also rich in the vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that bolster our immune system. Studies have also shown that moringa suppresses the COX-2 enzyme, which causes both inflammation and the pain related to it.

Other Research

moringa trees and leaves have many benefits
Moringa Trees And Leaves Have Many Benefits

As there is so much promise in treating other ailments and disease, of course, medical science is beginning to take notice. With moringa and anemia, moringa lyme disease studies and many other areas of research ongoing, the future looks bright for this wonder plant. It is already known that moringa oleifera hypertension treatments can be very effective. But it is perhaps moringa and aids research which has the potential to affect most people. 

The tree and leaves have such powerful immune system boosting qualities, many scientists are asking can moringa cure HIV/AIDS? Although this may be a bold question, there is certainly evidence that moringa can help to boost the autoimmune systems of HIV sufferers, and research is ongoing into this and many other interesting avenues involving moringa treatments. 

If you are thinking of using moringa products to treat an illness you are suffering from, moringa could well help you in your battle to overcome symptoms or even cure your ailment. Always consult your doctor before supplementing with moringa.

12 thoughts on “What Diseases Can Moringa Cure and Prevent?

  1. Steve Normington says:

    Indeed moringa tree is a miracle. Its such strong tree that may survive in the harsh climates and still produces leaves. The leaves of moringa are nutrient dense and if use in reasonable daily dosage, it may prevent and cure many body diseases. A very informative and educational article.

  2. Mayuol Diing says:

    It’s great that moringa is a treatment for many diseases. We have a lot of this tree here but we don’t know how to use it for our health benefits.

    • Brendan McCann says:

      This tree is also known as the “miracle tree” because it grows so quickly, is so packed with nutrients, and because almost every part of it can be used for food or for medicine. It’s also been promoted as a cure for 3rd world hunger and a way to filter dirty water and make it drinkable (using the seeds). I truly believe it will be a very important crop in the near future especially as we go into a recession because of the economic impact caused by bad governance in light of COVID-19. Being one of the fastest growing trees in the world and liking hotter temperatures and dry soil, moringa could do a lot more for the world than it already does. We just need to get people to put down their Big Macs and KFC and get more real, medicinal food into their diets.

      If you have a lot of moringa growing near you, you are in luck. You can use the fresh leaves as a vegetable, and the seeds to filter water. Studies in India show it even filters out toxins and heavy metal contaminants such as fluoride – https://www.ijser.org/researchpaper/Fluoride-Removal-from-Water-using-Moringa-oleifera-Seed-Coagulation-and-Double-Filtration.pdf

  3. Abby says:

    I am a HIV patient.I drink a cup of moringa powder every morning , and I’m happy to say it helps to boost my immune system and ever since l started drinking it , my viral load is below 20

    • Brendan McCann says:

      There’s a lot of studies that show moringa can reduce cholesterol levels and studies in rats have shown moringa to aid with the healing of gastric ulcers and to also prevent the development of gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers that were experimentally induced in studies on rats. For general infections, having a strong immune system will definitely help with healing, and since moringa has so many vitamins and minerals in it, taking moringa to help with healing is definitely not going to be a bad idea.

    • Brendan McCann says:

      Because moringa is packed with fiber is can definitely help with constipation. Fiber regulates your digestive function so if you consume enough of it, it will have a noticeable effect on your intestinal health. The leaves of the moringa tree also have a mild laxative effect and in addition to this, moringa’s well documented anti-inflammatory properties have a beneficial effect on stomach ulcers and infections, which are often associated with digestive health and function.

    • Brendan McCann says:

      Moringa is high in potassium but it is extremely unlikely that you could ever eat enough moringa to affect you in a negative way due to excessive potassium intake. In fact, the antioxidants in moringa leaves have actually shown to aid liver function in many studies and would likely help with your kidney problems. If you are concerned I would suggest only adding a little fresh leaf to your meals or salads at a time, and just gauge how you feel after consumption. If you’re taking capsules there’s absolutely no way you’re going to intake enough potassium from such a small amount to have a negative effect, there’s just not that much potassium in a few small caps of malunggay. It’s far more likely you’ll feel the positive benefits of moringa on your kidney health than the reverse.

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