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Tuesday, 1 January 2019

Moringa Tree Anti-Cancer


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:

·        Chest congestion
·        Cough
·        Diarrhea
·        Difficulty breathing
·        Fever
·        Joint pain
·        Headaches
·        Respiratory complications
·        Skin irritations
·        Sore throat
·        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:

·        Alkaloids in the plant may lower blood pressure and slow heart rate
·        Moringa bark can cause uterine contractions
·        A chemical isolated from roasted moringa seeds causes cell mutations
·        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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