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Moringa oleifera

11/27/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Moringa prevents cancer cells from proliferating, new research finds

Esophageal cancer affects a large percentage of South Africa’s black population. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers looked into the ability of moringa (Moringa oleifera) to inhibit the proliferation of esophageal cancer cells. Moringa has been used as a treatment for various diseases, including cancer. The researchers treated an esophageal […]

09/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Organic fertilizers made with moringa promote the healthier growth of wheat

If you’re thinking of planting wheat, try adding some moringa to the mix to help it grow faster and keep weeds at bay, according to a study in Allelopathy Journal. In the study, the researchers investigated extracts from the leaves, flowers, and seeds of the moringa tree (Moringa oleifera), in particular, how they affect the growth […]

06/28/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Diet for diabetes: Consume more moringa!

Moringa oleifera (commonly known as moringa) is widely known for its numerous health benefits. In fact, a lot of studies have associated the consumption of moringa to the treatment of various health conditions, including diabetes. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, it has been found that consuming moringa leaf powder […]

01/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Moringa seeds found to prevent the spread of breast cancer cells to surrounding tissue

Moringa oleifera, which belongs to the plant family Moringaceae, is also known as the “wonderful tree.” In Africa and Asia, the moringa tree is used in traditional medicine to cure diseases such as cancer. However, not much is known about the cytotoxic (pertains to “the quality of being toxic to cells”) impact of M. oleifera seeds on MCF7 or breast cancer […]

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