Dry Leaves

The leaves are highly nutritious, being a significant source of Beta-carotene Vitamin C, Protein, Iron and Potassium. The leaves are cooked and used like in addition to being used fresh as a substitute for spinach, its leaves are commonly dried and crushed into apowder, and used in soups and sauces.

Moringa leaves contain 3 times the Potassium of Bananas. Vitamin A acts as a shield against diseases of the eyes, skin and heart, diarrhea, and many other ailments. Carrots are very high in vitamin A, but Moringa leaves are even higher. It contains 4 times the Vitamin A of Carrots. Iron is necessary for many functions in the body including formation of hemoglobin, brain development and function, regulation of body temperature and muscle activity. Lack of iron directly affects the immune system; it diminishes the number of T-Cells and the production of antibodies. Iron is essential for binding oxygen to the blood cells. The central function of iron is oxygen transport and cell respiration. Spinach is high in Iron; Moringa contains 3 times the Iron of Spinach. Calcium builds strong bones and teeth, and helps prevent osteoporosis. Milk provides a lot of calcium, but Moringa has 4 times the Calcium of Milk. It is prescribed for malnutrition.