Moringa, also called tree of life or white acacia, is a medicinal plant that contains a lot of vitamins and minerals, such as iron, carotenoids, quercetin, vitamin C, among others, which provide greater antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
For this reason, this plant has been used to treat certain respiratory diseases, reduce anxiety, lose weight and even control blood glucose concentration in people with diabetes. However, there are still few studies that demonstrate all of its benefits and describe minimum doses, as well as their safety for human use.
- The scientific name of the moringa is Moringa oleifera and.
- In general.
- Its most commonly used part is the leaf.
- In 2019.
- Anvisa banned the sale of any product containing this plant.
- Precisely because it considers that there are few studies demonstrating the effective doses and safety of the plant.
According to some scientific studies, moringa appears to be effective for:
However, in most moringa research, safe dosages and side effects are unknown, especially in the long term. So, if you choose to use this plant, it is important to have the advice of a doctor or other health professional specialized in the use of medicinal plants.
Possible properties of moringa include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antidiabetic, vasodilator, anticholinergic, anti-rhyme and healing properties.
Moringa tea does not include the list of plants approved by Anvisa for consumption and should therefore be avoided until further studies demonstrate the efficacy and safety of the plant.
However, experts say that people who are used to using this plant, and do not want to stop using it, should consume only 2 cups, or 500 ml, of this tea a day, as they are amounts that do not seem to pose a problem. health risk. .
In addition to tea, moringa is also found in the form of capsules, seeds or powder. However, these forms are also prohibited for sale in Brazilian territory and should not be used.
The use of moringa can cause some side effects, such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It is recommended to avoid consuming the root and its extracts without professional advice, as they contain toxic substances that, used in excessive concentrations, can cause paralysis and even death.
Moringa is not recommended for pregnant women and infants, as this medicinal plant can interfere with both pregnancy and breast milk production. Know what teas you can and can’t take the pregnant woman.
The following table shows the nutritional composition per 100 g of moringa powder: