Moringa Tree Anti-Cancer Benefits
Not only is moringa highly nutritious, it also has beneficial
medicinal uses.
In India, its leaves, fruit, flowers, seeds and roots are
medicinal, especially as anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor medicines.
As
moringa has long been recognized by folk medicine practitioners, scientists are
beginning to research its anti-cancer properties.
The
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention in 2003 published a
study in which researchers examined skin tumor prevention following
ingestion of moringa seedpod extracts in mice. Results showed a dramatic
reduction in skin papillomas and suggested that moringa has possible
cancer-preventing properties.
Another study
conducted in 2006 reported that a molecule found in M. oleifera induced cell death in ovarian cancer cells
grown in a lab. Based on these findings, researchers want to research if
the plant has potential to treat this type cancer.
Research also shows the moringa tree may reduce the following
common cancer symptoms:
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Chest congestion
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Cough
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Diarrhea
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Difficulty breathing
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Fever
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Joint pain
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Headaches
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Respiratory complications
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Skin irritations
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Sore throat
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Weight loss
Because
of the side effects of some cancer treatments, patients experience a loss of
appetite, which can lead to malnutrition and severe weight loss. Malnutrition
occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients.
This
can negatively affect their quality of life, treatment response and survival.
Moringa provides an easy way to meet your daily nutrient requirements without
having to eat a big meal.
Keep in
mind that treatment options affect people differently. As with
any alternative
treatment, it is best to talk with your doctor before adding moringa to
your treatment regimen or diet. If you experience any side effects after using
these alternative methods, you should seek medical attention immediately.
Moringa Tree Side Effects
Potential side effects of moringa include:
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Alkaloids in the plant may lower blood pressure and slow heart
rate
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Moringa bark can cause uterine contractions
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A chemical isolated from roasted moringa seeds causes cell
mutations
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Moringa tree extract may interfere with fertility
·
Moringa leaves increased risk of liver and kidney damage in rats
Growing Recognition of the Moringa Tree
The
researchers who published their findings in the 2017 study said there was
“growing evidence supporting the promising role of moringa extracts as
anti-cancer candidates.”
The
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations recognized moringa as
the September 2014 Traditional Crop of the Month.
While
the nutritional and medicinal value of moringa is becoming more well known,
further scientific research and clinical studies are needed to provide further
acknowledgement of this plant as a cancer preventive method.
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