Moringa – The Miracle Tree

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Dear everyone,

I’ve always preferred natural remedies to regulate and heal our body compared to western medicine. They are holistic, in harmony with our body and safe with little to no side effects. Hence, I usually choose Chinese Medicine and natural homemade remedies for myself and my students when we face health issues.

I prefer preventive medicine because it stops the progress of the disease before any damage is done to our body. It is much easier than healing and recovering from a full-blown disease. It is cost effective and poses less suffering for the individual.

Articles about superfoods fascinate and captivate my attention. Recently, I accidentally came across a documentary on the Moringa tree which has the reputation as a miracle tree due to the benefits that it provides when consumed. I wish to present the information about this amazing plant here for everyone’s benefit. May you be healthy, fit and free from bodily suffering.

Tsem Rinpoche


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The Moringa tree is a very special tree that is native to Africa and Asia. It is also known as the Drumstick tree or the Horseradish tree. There is a total of thirteen species of the Moringa tree. The Moringa Oleifera is the most common species cultivated for consumption across the world for its extraordinary nutritional and medicinal value. It gained the reputation of being a “Superfood” in the last two decades when its nutritional value was discovered to be extremely high and almost complete.

The Moringa tree is a fast-growing, resilient tree with small leaves and sprawling branches. Although it is not considered to be aesthetically beautiful, it is a multi-purpose tree where every part of the tree can be used beneficially.

This tree is planted all around the world from arid regions in India and Africa to dry regions, such as Central America and Mexico. It is a saviour to many poverty-stricken communities where malnutrition is an epidemic that plagues them for generations. As this tree is widely available to everyone, these communities are taught by their elders on how to consume the various parts of the tree.

The Moringa tree is a tree that can survive in very dry and very hot areas. They are given the name “Neva Die” by the Senegalese, a derivation from the English term “Never Die”, which indicates the resilience of the tree that can survive in the harshest conditions. It can tolerate a wide range of soils and can be grown in regions ranging from depleted pastureland to lands bordering desertification.

 

Different Names of Moringa Tree

Different names of Moringa tree in different countries

  • Ghana: Babati
  • Kenya: Mlongo
  • Madagascar: Anamambo
  • Nigeria: Gawara
  • Zimbabwe: Mupulanga
  • Burma: Dandalonbin
  • India: Murungai
  • Indonesia: Maroenga
  • Nepal: Sitachini
  • Sri Lanka: Murunga
  • Taiwan: 辣木 (la mu)
  • Mexico: Arbol e las perlas

Different names of Moringa tree in different languages

  • English: Drumstick tree, Horseradish tree, Mother’s Best Friend, Radish tree, West Indian Ben
  • French: Bèn ailé, Benzolive, Moringa, Ben oléifère, Arbre radis du cheval
  • German: Behenbaum, Behenussbaum, Flügelsaniger Bennussbaum, Pferderettichbaum
  • Italian: Sàndalo ceruleo
  • Portuguese: Acácia branca, Cedra (Brazil), Marungo, Moringuiero, Muringa
  • Spanish: Árbol del ben, Ben, Morango, Moringa

 

Benefits of Moringa Tree

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High Nutritional Value

This is the first and foremost amazing attribute of the Moringa tree that earned its name the Miracle Tree. The nutritional value of the Moringa is amazingly high and complete at the same time. It contains a very high amount of vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, and other minerals.

Most plant-based protein is usually amino acid deficient and generally only contains 7 out of 9 essential amino acids which our body needs. However, the Moringa contains all 9 essential amino acids that our body cannot produce, and it also contains 18 out of 20 amino acids, which is unbelievable as this high amount of amino acids coming from a leafy source is extremely rare.

In fact, Moringa contains:

  • 7 times more vitamin C than oranges
  • 10 times more vitamin A than carrots
  • 17 times more calcium than milk
  • 9 times more protein than yoghurt
  • 15 times more potassium than bananas
  • 25 times more iron than spinach

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The fact that Moringa is such an easy plant to cultivate, it is a sustainable solution to address issues on malnutrition. In countries such as Senegal and Benin in Africa, the Moringa nurtures the poor and it is a supreme poor-person’s plant. The Moringa leaf powder is prescribed to nursing mothers to augment their milk production. When nursing mothers have enough breast milk to feed their young, the children are nourished.

 

Rich in Antioxidants

Antioxidants

Moringa offers a rich blend of powerful antioxidants such as kaempferol, zeatin, quercetin, rutin, chlorogenic acid and caffeoylquinic acid. These antioxidants are compounds that fight against free radicals in our body. Free radicals are very harmful in the body as they can damage cells, cause ageing and illnesses. High levels of free radicals in the body can cause oxidative stress.

In the oxidation process, free oxygen radicals bind themselves to the electrons of protein-structuring fatty acids and destabilise the ionic charges of the fatty acids. Since the structure of the cell membrane is dependent on the stability of fatty acids, the cell membrane will break down when it encounters free radicals, which will cause adverse effects to the organism. Diseases frequently linked to oxidation include Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Type-2 Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis and many more.

Kaempferol and quercetin are the two main antioxidant compounds instrumental to the many health benefits that the Moringa provides. Antioxidant compounds such as these, slow down the oxidation process by scavenging and binding itself to free radicals. Hence, they can protect cell membranes from degradation and lower the risk of acute and chronic diseases of the body.

Moringa also contains antioxidant vitamins that work well together with antioxidant substances in our body. For example, selenium, an antioxidant that reduces inflammation and enhances immunity in our body, works well in the presence of vitamin E. Moringa has both selenium and vitamin E.

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Moringa leaves have the highest content of antioxidant among the different parts of the Moringa tree. Hence, one can consume Moringa leaves to enjoy its benefit.

 

Reduces Blood Cholesterol

Research has proven that the intake of Moringa helps improve blood cholesterol levels and reverse bad cholesterol. It contains Beta-Sitosterol which is a nutrient that blocks low-density lipids (LDL) buildup in the body. When LDL builds up in the blood vessel, it may cause the formation of plaques in the arteries.

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Reduces Blood Sugar Levels and Managing Diabetes

Free radicals in our body can alter the molecular structure of insulin until they are unable to carry out the functions of regulating glucose in the blood. Studies reveal that consuming Moringa leaves daily helps with the management of blood glucose levels in diabetic test subjects. The antioxidative properties of Moringa have a positive effect on the effectiveness of insulin, a hormone that is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. Moringa extract, tested on diabetic and control-group rats, is comparable to the anti-diabetic medicine, glibenclamide.

To get this benefit, an adult can consume three Moringa leaf powder capsule per day which is equivalent to 1500mg of Moringa leaf powder.

 

Protects the Liver

Moringa extracts exert a hepatoprotective effect on the liver. Its leaves are proven to be effective against liver damage caused by anti-tubercular drugs and speeds up the recovery process. It also helps to restore the levels of glutathione, which plays a key role in detoxification reactions.

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Treats Stomach Disorders

Traditionally, Moringa is used to treat many gastrointestinal conditions. The isothiocyanates in Moringa have shown to be effective in treating stomach disorders such as constipation, gastritis, and ulcerative colitis, and its effect is comparable with commercially available drug, prednisolone.

Moringa also contains antibiotic and antibacterial properties that inhibit the growth of various pathogens such as Helicobacter pylori which can cause serious problems in the stomach. Hence, it is also good for healing gastric ulcers.

 

Skincare and Hair Care

Moringa seeds are packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and thus, beneficial for skincare. The oil from Moringa seeds can be used as moisturiser and treat skin problems such as skin rashes and sunburn. The hydrating and detoxifying effects of the oil from Moringa seeds help in neutralising the effects of harmful pollutants, prevent wrinkles and ageing.

There are many online websites that sell Moringa skincare and hair care products, here are some of them:

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Cancer Prevention Properties

Some studies linked the use of Moringa Oleifera to cancer prevention and cancer treatment. Cancer arises when some of the body’s cells begin to multiply or proliferate without stopping and spread into surrounding tissues.

There are many compounds in Moringa that have anti-cancer properties, such as eugenol, D-allose, isothiocyanate, and hexadecanoic acid. Studies have shown that eugenol found in the bark of the Moringa tree has strong potential against melanoma, osteosarcoma, leukaemia, gastric cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer.

In another study, the leaf extract “killed” the density of two leukaemia and liver cancer cells by more than 70% – proving that the regulation of tumours is possible by anti-proliferation, dependent on the dosage and concentration of the extract.

Interestingly, the antioxidative property of the Moringa extract also contributes towards the process of cell death.

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Improves Bone Health

Moringa extracts are beneficial in maintaining healthy bones due to their high calcium and phosphorus content. Since Moringa also possesses anti-inflammatory effects, it provides relief from conditions such as arthritis. It also contains multiple micronutrients that play a critical role in bone health and calcium absorption, such as boron, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and others.

According to research, Moringa has an osteoprotective effect where it positively affects bone integrity and potentially prevents osteoporosis. Phytoestrogens and flavonoids found in Moringa have a very positive effect on the bone and can stimulate bone cells proliferation, differentiation and bone mineralisation.

 

How to Consume Moringa to Get Its Benefits

To derive all the above-mentioned benefits, consumption of Moringa on a daily basis is quite easy.

  • For children, it is advised for them to take 500mg of Moringa leaf powder
  • For adult, it is advised for them to take three Moringa leaf powder capsule per day which is equivalent to 1500mg of Moringa leaf powder
  • For nursing mothers, it is advised for them to take a spoonful of Moringa leaf powder to their food in the morning, day and night to increase milk production

 

Benefits and Uses of Different Parts of the Moringa Tree

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Moringa Leaves

Moringa leaves have the highest nutritional and medicinal value in the entire tree. They have been used as a source of food for centuries as the leaves can be dried and transported easily. They are a valuable natural resource due to their wide range of uses in the medical and nutritional field. The Moringa plant can be grown in climates where food plants are scarce and hard to survive, which includes semi-arid and tropical areas. It is also known to survive on very little water, which is a big advantage in areas where desertification and climate change result in widespread malnutrition among the inhabitants due to the lack of food plants.

 

Nutritional Value

Moringa leaves contain the much-needed protein and vitamin C along with many other nutrients, vitamins and minerals. The leaves are particularly useful for infants, young children and nursing mothers since they contain good amounts of calcium, proteins and other nutrition that are vital for growth and healthy development. Where fresh Moringa leaves are available, they are typically cooked in a similar way to spinach or other greens, served as a side dish with other foods. Dried leaves are usually sprinkled on other foods to boost their nutritional value or brewed in teas.

 

Traditional Ayurvedic Uses

Moringa leaves are often incorporated in many healing techniques to treat gastrointestinal problems, headaches, inflammation, anaemia, fever, poor nutrition, bronchitis, inner ear infections, skin infections and others.

 

Modern Medical Uses

Moringa leaves contain powerful antioxidants that have proven their effectiveness against cancer cells in the laboratory. Nursing mothers are advised to add Moringa leaves into their diet to increase milk production and nutritional value of their milk.

 

Other Uses of Moringa Leaves

Moringa leaves are used as food for stock animals and the fisheries for nutrition. The high protein content in the leaves helps the animals grow quicker and it is often the cheapest source of protein for the animals.

Moringa leaves are also used in enhancing the growth of other plants. The extract of the leaves diluted in ethanol can increase a plant’s sturdiness, quantity and size of the fruit produced, which enhances the overall harvest.

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Moringa Root

The roots are commonly used by Ayurvedic practitioners in India for centuries to treat a wide variety of ailments. It is especially useful in controlling disorders of the circulatory system, including minor cardiovascular complaints. In small amounts, Moringa roots can be used to stimulate the appetite and improve the function of the digestive tract, especially beneficial to those with gastric and irritable bowel syndrome. In addition, the roots are used to treat impotence, sexual dysfunction and female reproductive tract issues. In poultice form, the roots are used for cramps and arthritis pain. On top of that, the roots are diuretic and have some antiseptic qualities.

 

Modern Medical Uses

The roots have been investigated by the medical researchers to determine its effectiveness against several diseases. Solid evidence exists that the Moringa roots contain elements that can combat epithelial ovarian cancer.

 

Moringa Flower

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Moringa flowers are considered a delicacy in Africa. They are often mixed with other food like salads or fried in batter and eaten as snacks. The flowers are especially prized for both medicinal and nutritional purposes and even used in cosmetic preparations and perfumes. The beautiful and fragrant cream-coloured flowers with deep yellow centres are often used as an ornamental display in homes or offices.

 

Traditional Medicine

The flowers are often brewed into a strong medicinal tea or pressed for its juice. The resulting drinks are used in Ayurvedic practices to treat urinary tract infections and to manage the symptoms of a common cold. They are also used as a supplement for breastfeeding women to increase the flow of milk and enhance the nutritional value of the milk. The flowers of the plant are also considered to be useful in combating impotence, lack of sexual drive and other sexual dysfunctions.

 

Modern Medical Uses

Recent studies have shown that extracts from the Moringa flower can be used to reduce inflammation and muscle spasms. The diuretic effect of the Moringa flower can reduce the incidence of oedema, and help the body heal effectively after an injury or illness. In addition, Moringa flowers contain powerful antibiotic agents that help to combat infection when used topically or internally. The chemical compounds in Moringa flowers have been proven to reduce high blood pressure and effective in controlling sugar levels in diabetes.

 

Nutritional Value

Moringa flowers contain vital amino acids and are excellent sources of calcium and potassium, making them a valuable supplement for nursing mothers. Teas brewed from Moringa flowers are often consumed as a health tonic.

 

Cosmetics and Perfumes

Fresh flowers are commonly found in homes, acting as natural air fresherners.

Moringa leaves and bark

 

Moringa Bark

Moringa bark is used extensively as animal fodder and they are especially nutritious for cattle and pigs. The Moringa barks and leaves sometimes make up three-quarters of their diet.

The bark has very concentrated antibiotic properties and it can effectively treat diseases and other illnesses. They are used in a variety of treatments, from gout to STDs and even arthritis. However, the concentration of the chemical compounds is very high in the bark, and one must be cautious and use it with great care.

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Moringa Seeds

The Moringa seeds are among the most nutritious and useful botanical products available in the market. These versatile seeds can be used in so many ways including medicinal remedies, nutritional supplements and for industrial and agricultural purposes. The seeds can be eaten both fresh and dried or along with the seed pods that contain them.

Studies have shown that the seeds provide relief for many medical problems such as gout, STDs, urinary infections, boils, and even epilepsy. When used as a medicine, the seeds are crushed and mixed with coconut oil. Often the seed oil extracted will be used in place of the crushed seeds.

 

Modern Medical Uses

The antibiotic properties of Moringa seeds have been proven in laboratory tests. Its natural antibiotic properties can be used to treat fungal infections.

 

Nutritional Value

Moringa Oleifera seeds are eaten like green peas. The seeds offer concentrated nutrients including amino acids, proteins and a wide range of vitamins and minerals. This makes them an outstanding supplement for busy people and a solid source of nutrition for undernourished populations around the world.

 

Water Purification

Moringa Oleifera seed powder is very effective in purifying water. It removes particles by joining the particles and sinking them to the bottom of the water. It is also extremely effective in removing harmful bacteria from the water. The seeds are much more economical and safer than aluminium sulfate and other chemicals which are commonly used to purify water.

 

Agriculture

Ground and defatted moringa seeds are used to supplement animal feed or used as fertiliser for crops and enrichment of soils to increases farm yield.

 

Moringa Fruit/Drumsticks

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Moringa fruit, like almost any other part of the tree is particularly prized for its high nutritional value. Due to the variety of vitamins and micronutrients, the fruit of the tree is well known for promoting good health and helps to cure diseases.

 

Traditional Medical Uses

The seed pods are used in Ayurvedic medical tradition as a specific cure for worms and parasites. The pods are crushed and applied topically to treat minor skin inflammation, warts and infections. The oil in the seed pods can reduce inflammation caused by arthritis, rheumatism and gout.

 

Modern Medical Applications

Moringa seed husks are bountiful, low-cost source of activated carbon which is important in the treatment of ingested poisons. Unlike other sources of activated carbon that require extensive processing prior to use, Moringa seed husks are processed using a simple method that can be performed even in remote areas without advanced technology.

 

Nutritional Value

The seed pods of the Moringa are highly nutritious. One cup of fresh drumstick pods contains over 200% of the daily recommended vitamin C. Rich in proteins and amino acids, the seed pods are necessary for health and physical function. They are commonly eaten as a vegetable in many parts of the world and cooked in the same way as green beans.

 

Recommended Dosage

The leaves, fruits, and seeds might be safe when eaten as food. However, it’s important to be cautious when consuming the root and its extracts as they contain a toxic substances that may cause paralysis and death.

  • Moringa oil
    Children: 5ml per intake, three times a day
    Adult: 15ml per intake, three times a day
  • Moringa leaf powder
    Children: 1 teaspoon per intake, three times a day
    Adult: 1 tablespoon per intake, three times a day
  • Moringa seeds
    Adult: 2 Moringa seeds per intake, two times a day

 

Interactions or Risks with Other Medications

  • Levothyroxine: Used to combat thyroid problems. Compounds in the Moringa leaf may aid the thyroid function, but people should not take it in combination with other thyroid medication
  • Diabetes medication: Diabetes medications are used to lower blood sugar, which Moringa also does effectively. It is vital to ensure blood sugar levels do not get too low. Moringa also can decrease the antihyperglycemic effects of sitagliptin, which is a diabetes medication
  • High blood pressure medication: Moringa has shown to be effective at lowering blood pressure. Taking Moringa alongside other drugs that lower blood pressure may result in it becoming too low
  • Substrates of cytochrome P450, including CYP3A4: Consuming Moringa may increase the risk of side effects of these drugs

 

Moringa Powder or Capsule

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There is no difference in the nutritional value of fresh Moringa leaves and dried Moringa leaves. However, it is recommended for us to take Moringa in powdered form. Moringa’s bioavailability increases greatly in loose powder form, as the nutrients are condensed into a neat and accessible tablespoon.

 

Moringa for Animals

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Moringa is an excellent supplement for all animals, including general house pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, turtles, and etc. because it is packed with vitamins, minerals, proteins, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. Dosage of Moringa powder for general house pet is 2-5g daily depending on their weight or health.

It also has a high absorption rate, so animals can absorb all the nutrients necessary, resulting in:

  • a good digestion
  • strengthening joints, muscles bones, and teeth
  • reducing fat and building muscle
  • tremendous boost to the immune system

Moringa doesn’t just affect the physical body of an animal. It works holistically, affecting mental and emotional health of the animal as well.

  • Moringa helps your pet to feel good. It contains a lot of magnesium. Magnesium deficiency can lead to depression. Moringa reduces stress and increases the ‘happy hormone’, in the body creating a complete sense of well-being.
  • Moringa relaxes the body and has a calming effect on those with a hyperactive temperament.
    The Phyto-pro-vitamins in Moringa has a favourable effect on the stress threshold, and help relieve angst and panic. For example, they are very good for frightened horses.

The typical dosage for dogs can vary, depending on the dog’s weight and what it is prescribed for. When being used as a supplement to your dog’s diet, a typical dosage would be:

  • ¼–½ teaspoon for small dogs and cats (up to 20 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon for medium dogs (20-50 pounds)
  • 2 teaspoons for large dogs (50-100 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon for XL dogs (over 100 pounds)

Moringa leaf powder can be added to the animal’s daily food intake and Moringa food pallet are also available in the market.

Disclaimer: All information provided on tsemrinpoche.com is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or instruction. Please consult a professional doctor before taking any supplement.

 

How to Cook Moringa

Drumstick Curry

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 drumsticks, cut into 1-2″
  • 2 tomato (medium size)
  • 1 onion (medium size)
  • 1 tablespoon of chilli powder
  • 1 tablespoon of coriander powder
  • 2-4 tablespoon of groundnuts (grind)
  • turmeric
  • salt

Instructions:

  1. Bring 1 litre of water to boil. Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and salt per your taste into the boiling water.
  2. Add the drumsticks into the boiling water.
  3. Close the lid and allow them to boil until they are 80% cooked and keep them aside together with the water.
  4. In another pan, pour in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  5. Add a teaspoon of cumin and mustard seeds to the pan and fry until they are aromatic.
  6. Add 5-6 smashed garlic cloves to the pan and fry them for a while.
  7. Add a few curry leaves.
  8. Add in the chopped onions, stir fry for a while then add in 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder.
  9. Continue to stir fry it until the onions become soft.
  10. Add two finely chopped tomatoes and continue to stir fry it until they become soft.
  11. Add in 1 tablespoon of chilli powder and 1 tablespoon of coriander powder. Mix well and continue to stir fry until there is less moist and until the oil starts to appear.
  12. Pour the Moringa pods and the water in. Mix it well with and close the lid for about 3-4 minutes on medium flame.
  13. Add the grind groundnut in the pan and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes on medium flame
  14. Lastly, add in the coriander leaves.

 

Moringa Drumstick Curry


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Indian Drumstick Curry >>

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Indian Drumstick Curry

Ingredients:

    • 3-4″ drumsticks cut into 2 to 3cm long. Rinse thoroughly.
    • ¾ cup moringa leave
    • 1 onion medium-size, chopped finely
    • 8-10 curry leaves
    • 100ml of coconut milk
    • 30g assam paste rinsed
    • 2 tbsp chickpeas flour mixed with 4 tbsp water.
    • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • ½ tsp mustard seeds
    • ½ tsp cumin seeds
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • 1 tsp chilli powder
    • ½ cup coriander chopped
    • salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Soak tamarind paste in 200ml of warm water. Stir and squeeze the Assam pulp. Set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, add in drumsticks, sufficient water to cover the drumstick, a pinch of salt and turmeric powder. Cook it on high heat for 8 minutes. Cook till the drumsticks are tender, but at the same time remain intact. Do not overcook them. Set aside.
  3. In a heated pan with olive oil, add in mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Fry till it splutters. Add in turmeric powder, curry leaves, onions and Moringa leaves.
  4. Stir fry till the onions turn translucent. Add coriander powder, chilli powder and the tamarind water along with tamarind.
  5. Once it starts boiling, add the drumsticks along with the water and mix gently.
  6. Add in the chickpeas-water mixture to the boiling curry. Continue to stir till the curry thickens. Reduce the flame.
  7. Add coconut milk, mix it gently and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Have a taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
  9. Garnish with coriander and enjoy with a warm bowl of rice.

 

Indian Drumstick Curry


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Moringa Thai Salad >>

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Moringa Thai Salad

Ingredients:

    • 1 cup Moringa pod
    • 5 pieces of chopped straw mushrooms
    • 2 red onions
    • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
    • ½ plate of hard white tofu
    • some lettuce
    • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
    • 1.5 teaspoons of syrup
    • 7 small hot chilli

Instructions:

  1. Cut the hard white tofu into small dice and deep fry them until crispy.
  2. Peel the outer layer of Moringa pods and cut them into 1-2″.
  3. Bring water to boil and put the Moringa pod to blanch until cooked. Scoop up, soak in a cold water bath and put it in a sieve to drain the water.
  4. Make a spicy salad sauce by mixing all the ingredients together in a prepared cup.
  5. Put the blanched Moringa seeds into the mixing bowl. Add straw mushrooms, red onion, followed by spicy salad sauce made in step 4. Scoop over, place on a plate with lettuce and sprinkle the fried tofu.

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Moringa Chicken Peanut Soup >>

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Moringa Chicken Peanut Soup

(For vegetarian, replace chicken meat with mock meat or tofu)

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of peanut butter
  • 2 tbsps of tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp of smoked paprika
  • 1 cup of shallots
  • a handful of fresh basil
  • 5 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small ginger (Chopped)
  • 1 tsp of black peppercorn
  • 1 large chicken thighs (cut Into Pieces)
  • 1 tbsp of salt
  • 2 small tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion
  • 5 scotch bonnet peppers
  • 1 cup of fresh Moringa leaves (washed)

Instructions:

  1. Pour the peanut butter into a small saucepan, add the tomato paste, smoked paprika, water, stir into a smooth mixture and place on medium heat.
  2. Stir continuously until oil appears on the surface for 10 minutes. Take off heat and set aside.
  3. Pour the shallots into a blender, add basil, garlic, ginger, black peppercorn, water and blend into a smooth mixture.
  4. Pour the chicken into a saucepan, add the blended mixture, add salt, stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the tomatoes, onion, peanuts mixture, stir and let it boil for 7 minutes.
  6. Take out the tomatoes, onion, pour into a blender, add scotch bonnet pepper and blend into a smooth mixture. Pour this mixture back into the soup.
  7. Allow it to boil for 15 minutes, then add the Moringa leaves, stir and let simmer for 3 minutes.
  8. Moringa chicken peanut soup ready to serve.

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Moringa Soup (Thai) >>

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Moringa Soup (Thai)

Ingredients:

  • 8 Moringa pods (best to get the super young tender ones)
  • 1 can of coconut milk
  • 4 cups of water
  • 1 lemongrass stalk
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ½ teaspoon of red chilli peppers
  • 1″ piece of ginger, peeled
  • pinch of curry leaves
  • 2 tablespoons of fish sauce

Instructions:

  1. Prep Moringa pods by peeling the tough outer layer with a veggie peeler and then cutting the pods into 2″ sections.
  2. Smash garlic, ginger, and chilli in a mortar and pestle with salt.
  3. Heat veggie oil or grapeseed oil in a dutch oven on medium high heat. Fry the garlic, ginger and chile mixture into the hot oil and stir for a minute for two until it becomes fragrant.
  4. Add water, coconut milk, lemon grass, curry leaves and fish sauce to the pot and let it come to a boil.
  5. Toss Moringa pods into the broth and let them cook for about 10 minutes or until tender.
  6. Meanwhile, heat a pot of salted water until boiling. Add one package of soba noodles to boiling water and cook for no more than 4 minutes. Strain the noodles and then immediately coat them with sesame oil.
  7. Add the noodles to the bottom of a bowl and then pour soup over. Garnish with fresh basil and lemon or lime juice.

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Stir Fried Moringa Flowers (Indian) >>

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Stir Fried Moringa Flowers (Indian)

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp of mustard seeds
  • 1 dried chilli
  • 1 tsp of dhal
  • 1 tsp of turmeric powder
  • 1/2 cup of grated coconut
  • 1 tsp of cumin seeds
  • 1 green chilli
  • Some curry leaves
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 2 small onions

Instructions:

  1. Blend the grated coconut with cumin seeds, curry leaves, garlic and small onions.
  2. Wash the Moringa flowers and leave to soak in water. Add in the turmeric powder into the water. After 15 minutes, drain the Moringa flowers and keep aside.
  3. Heat up the pan and add in some cooking oil, add in the mustard seeds followed by the dried chilli and stirred fried until fragrant.
  4. Add in the dhal and cook it until it turns brown.
  5. Add in the Moringa flowers and mix well
  6. Add in the blended grated coconut and salt to taste
  7. Cover the pan with lid and cook with medium to low flame for about 5 minutes.
  8. Serve when Moringa flowers have become soft.

 

Stir fried Moringa Flowers (Indian)


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How to Grow Moringa Tree

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How to Grow from Cuttings

  • After the trees have stopped producing fruits each year, branches need to be cut off so that fresh growth may take place. These branches are excellent for growing new trees
  • Make a branch cutting at least 1″ (2.5cm) in diameter and at least six feet (1.8m) long
  • Dig a hole of 3ft (1m) x 3ft (1m) and 3ft (1m) deep
  • Place cutting in this hole and fill with a mixture of soil, sand and composted manure. Pack firmly around the base of the cutting. Form a slight dome or cone shape, sloping down away from the cutting. It is desirable that water not touch the stem of the new tree
  • Water generously, but do not drown the cutting in water

In India, the custom is to put some cow dung on top of the open end of the cutting. This is an excellent way to protect the cutting from pests.

 

To Grow from Seed

Moringa seeds have no dormancy periods and can be planted as soon as they are mature.

 

In the Ground

It is best to plant the seeds directly where the tree is intended to grow and not transplant the seedling. The young seedlings are fragile and often cannot survive transplanting.

To plant seeds directly in the ground:

  • Choose an area with light and sandy soil, not heavy with clay or water-logged.
  • Dig holes 1ft (30cm) square and 1ft deep. Back-fill the holes with loose soil. Compost or manure will help the tree grow better, even though Moringa trees can grow in poor soils.
  • Plant 3 to 5 seeds in each hole, 2″ (5cm) apart. Plant the seeds no deeper than three times the width of the seed (approximately ½” or 1.5cm – the size of one’s thumbnail).
  • Keep the soil moist enough so that the topsoil will not dry and choke the emerging saplings, but it should not be too wet or else the seeds can drown and rot.
  • When the saplings are 4 to 6 inches tall, keep the healthiest sapling in the ground and remove the rest. Termites and nematodes can kill a young sapling. Take measures to protect saplings from these two dangers.

Note: If the soil is heavy, dig a larger hole of up to 3ft (90cm) in diameter and 3ft deep, and backfill with 1 part sand and 2 parts original soil. Added compost or manure will help.

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In Plastic Bags

When it is not possible to plant directly in the ground, use the following method:

  • Fill seedling bags with light soil mixture, i.e. 3 parts soil to 1 part sand.
  • Plant two or three seeds in each bag, ¼” (0.5cm) deep.
  • Keep moist but not too wet. Germination will occur within two weeks.
  • Remove extra seedlings, leaving one in each bag.

Seedlings can be transplanted after four to six months when they are 2-3ft (60-90cm) high.

 

Transplanting

  • The ground where the trees are to be planted should be light and sandy, not heavy with clay or water-logged.
  • Dig a hole 1ft (30cm) square and 1ft deep. Backfill with loose soil. Adding compost or manure will help the trees grow better.
  • Water the planting holes one day before transplanting the seedlings.
  • Plant seedlings in the late afternoon to avoid the hot sun the first day.
  • Make a hole in the pit to accept all soil in the bag. Carefully cut open the sack and place the seedling in the planting hole. Be careful to keep the soil around the seedling’s roots intact.
  • Pack soil around the seedling base.
  • Water only lightly for the first few days.

If the seedlings fall over, tie them to a stick for support. Protect young saplings from termites and nematodes.

Source: https://treesforlife.org/our-work/our-initiatives/moringa/how-to-grow

 

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Moringa Documentary – The “Miracle” Tree

 

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Vickie Domingo: There is a taste in here that you cannot find in other vegetables, and the more you eat, the more it becomes tasty, and you keep on, you know, asking for it.

What this farmer in Hawaii is talking about is not a vegetable, it’s a tree. And while Vickie Domingo says it has an unusual flavour, there’s more to this tree that meets the taste buds.

Vickie Domingo: You keep on eating and eating, and you can feel your body is more energetic, more healthy, and you can see the difference. You are not drooping, you know you keep on, you know just so active. You have to remove one by one like this.

Domingo says she has grown this tree on her farm for more than 25 years. She harvests Moringa twice a week all year round.

Every week Domingo sends a thousand pounds of Moringa to the mainland. The rest of it ends up here at a Honolulu farmers market where most of her customers have eaten it their entire lives.

Vickie Domingo: Well, in the Philippine is a third country, in other words, not a rich country. We cannot afford to go to the doctor for medicinal purposes. So, we use this in our daily lives so we can have more energy, more vitamins to supplement our daily nutrition in our body.

The tree is called Moringa or as the Filipinos called it Malunggay.

Dr. Will McClatchey: An awful lot of cultures have one or more plants that are kind of markers that people think of themselves when they think of that plant.

Dr. Will McClatchey is an Ethnobotanist at the University of Hawaii. He studies the way that humans interact with plants.

Dr. Will McClatchey: If you drive around Honolulu here you’ll see a lot of houses have at least one Malunggay in the yard, maybe a little forest of them and that’s a pretty good indicator that there’s a Filipino family there.

Vickie Domingo: Jokingly, we say it’s our Filipino Banner, which is our Filipino flag. Once you see this, that means, a Filipino stays there.

Domingo says there are many nutritional and medicinal uses for Moringa.

Vickie Domingo: All parts of the tree are usable, from the roots to the stem, to the leaves, to the flowers and to the pods. The roots you can use that as a tea and then the trunk, you can scrape it, squeeze it, get the juice, put it in your cut skin and your skin will heal.

Some of this may be folktale, but some cultures have used Moringa as a medicinal plant for thousands of years. McClatchey says Moringa is worthy of its reputation as a tree with unusual nutritional properties.

Dr. Will McClatchey: Moringa is one of these trees that is a multi-purpose plant that fulfils such a high percentage of kind of basic needs that when people get used to using it, they really can’t see what it’s like to live without it.

And many cultures don’t. Today, Moringa is used as a remedy and in essence, a multivitamin in many of the world’s warmest regions.

Dr. Will McClatchey: Moringa is used widely in Africa and South Asia, and it’s been introduced into South America and Central America where it’s also being used. So, you know, this is not just a plant of a single community.

Dr. Mark Olson: We’re just talking this morning with one of the owners of this plantation, and he was just telling me how he did last time he was here he had a handful of Moringa leaves, and he worked all morning on it and felt great.

Dr. Mark Olsen is a botanist and a leading expert on Moringa. He teaches at Instituto de Biología Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico in Mexico City. Here, he is visiting a new Moringa farm about 2 hours outside the city limits.

Dr. Mark Olsen: So they just planted these here, and soon they’ll be nice and big.

Olson says that while Moringa can grow in places like Mexico or Hawaii, the tree is native to arid subtropical regions, places like Africa and Southern India, hot places where Moringa has proven its persistence.

Dr. Mark Olsen: This is a plant that really does extraordinarily well in some of the most difficult areas and areas that are very hot, areas that are very dry, areas where other things are very difficult to cultivate. Look at the little tuber there, this is one of the reasons it survives so well in dry areas. Also, they are storing lots of water in the wood, so that’s one of the reasons this is a remarkable tree. They don’t have particularly deep roots. That’s sort of a myth about Moringas that they survived because they have deep roots. No! They’re storing water in their roots and their trunk.

But Moringa, says Olsen, does a lot more than just survive despite the trees’ sometimes scraggly appearance.

Dr. Mark Olsen: I don’t think they’re actually the most attractive tree. They’re more a tree that you look at and sort of love the way you love a scruffy friend or a scruffy dog, because the branches sort of splay here and there. They get burdened down with huge quantities of fruits on them and that actually makes the tree so remarkable, as it is such a generous tree.

And that’s because people have found multiple uses for so much of the tree including its seeds.

Dr. Mark Olsen: They are full of oil. You press the seeds, and this wonderful aromatic oil comes oozing out, which you can use for cooking, can be used for cosmetics or lubrication or whatever. And the cake, the pressed cake, the stuff that’s left over after pressing the seeds, that is what’s used for water purification.

Water purification Olson says, is especially useful in developing countries where clean water is hard to come by, but the benefits don’t stop there.

Dr. Mark Olsen: Some other things, I think are most exciting about Moringa, for example, the high vitamin content. There is a lot of vitamin A in the leaves, and worldwide that’s a problem. A lot of people have problems in development of their eyes because they don’t have enough vitamin A.

Moringa’s vitamin A content and its content of vitamins in general, has caught the attention of scientists around the world.

Dr. Monica Marcu: I started to read about Moringa and I was absolutely amazed about the richness in nutrients in many antioxidant compounds and vitamins.

Dr. Monica Marcu is a pharmacologist who has studied many plants. She has done extensive research on Moringa and says it has significant nutritional potency. This subject is one of the topics of her recently published book, Miracle Tree.

Dr. Monica Marcu: To me, it was just a natural pathway from my scientific background and my love for trees to writing this exciting book on one of the most exciting and extraordinary trees of our world.

Marcu spends much of her time looking at trees and plants, both as a pharmacologist and as an artist. While Marcu the nature photographer is grabbing shots of plants, Marcu the pharmacologist says she has a bigger concern.

Dr. Monica Marcu: We are having an epidemics of cancer and cardiovascular diseases and many other chronic diseases. It’s because we basically do not eat what we are supposed to eat. Most of the plants are famous for a particular type of nutrients. For instance, the orange or the lemon is famous for high content of vitamin C. The spinach for instance, on the other hand, is famous for its iron content. Moringa is very unusual because this single plant contains a wide variety of nutrients but also in quite very high amounts.

Marcu says this concentration of nutrients combined with low calories and low sodium content makes Moringa an ideal energy food or supplement that can help offset the typically unhealthy western diet.

Dr. Monica Marcu: Many of the westerners are also deficient in antioxidant and anti-ageing substances that are mostly found in plants.

Antioxidants, according to the National Institutes of Health, protect the body cells and may prevent cancer and Marcu says Moringa is a treasure trove of antioxidants that happen to work hand in hand.

Dr. Monica Marcu: Antioxidant substances and antioxidant vitamins work together in the body. For instance, it is known that selenium works better in the presence of Vitamin E. Moringa has high amounts of selenium and also has vitamin E.

While many plants contain antioxidants, Dr. McClatchey says that Moringa is also high in the nutrients we usually associate with meat.

Dr. Will McClatchey: Moringa is well known for being a good source of leafy green vegetable protein, and you don’t get a lot of protein out of many vegetable foods other than like beans and things like that. So, getting it out of leaves is really a big deal.

While there are a few other plants like soy that are protein-rich, Olson says Moringa is special.

Dr. Mark Olsen: I have a lot of food allergies. I’m allergic to wheat, allergic to eggs. Soy tends to be a fairly highly allergenic food, causes allergies easily in many people. We think that this is because of the form that some of the proteins are in, in soy. There are apparently in a form that’s very simple and fairly easy for the body to assimilate in Moringa.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, Moringa contains 18 of the 20 amino acids, building blocks of protein that are found in the human body. As says Marcu, Moringas one of the few plants that contains all of the essential amino acids.

Dr. Monica Marcu: Moringa contains all the nine essential amino acids that actually we cannot produce. Their presence but also their ratio is very beneficial, and it is estimated that this ratio is very good for absorption and for being bioavailable to our bodies.

Further research is needed to establish the bioavailability of all of Moringas nutrients. But in some places, scientific studies may be too long a pursuit and take a backseat to a harsh reality.

Lowell Fugllie: In most of the sub-Saharan Africa, any baby has a 20% chance of dying before he reaches the age of five, in some countries up to 40%. And even those who survived past the age of 5 up to half or more will suffer from malnourished physical and mental development.

These are lesions caused by malnutrition, around the neck and around the waist. They are dry now but will become permanent scars.

As the former regional representative for Church World Service in Senegal for 16 years, it was Lowell Fugllie’s mission to help local clinics develop ways to save children at risk to malnutrition.

Lowell Fugllie: Having been born myself into a middle-class American family, I thought it’s just by chance that I was born in these conditions and not in the condition of a poor African family in the bush of Africa and living a malnourished life. And so I have a certain obligation to share what I received.

In his quest to combat malnutrition, Fugllie came across Moringa in the late 1990s.

Lowell Fugllie: It contains more vitamins and minerals in various combinations that you find in any other possible vegetable, and I thought to myself if this source of nutrition could be made available at the village level, then this could be a very effective tool in preventing malnutrition.

What Fugliie says he didn’t know at that time was that the Senegalese people were already familiar with Moringa.

Lowell Fugllie: It was only through a Peace Corps volunteer working in forestry who told me that Moringa is already growing in Senegal.

Not only it was growing; the people had been using it for generations, only they didn’t refer to as Moringa. They called it “Neva Die” which Fugllie suspects comes from the English word “Never die” after the tree’s resilience.

Lowell Fugllie: I asked any Senegalese, do you know the Neva die tree? Oh yes, my mother makes a sauce from this leaves of this tree. We called it Mboum. Every Senegalese knew this tree.

The problem says Fugllie was it was prepared and used in ways that diminish Moringa’s nutritive content.

Lowell Fugllie: They boil the leaves too long. They throw out the water that is boiled in where many of the vitamins are located, and they lose a lot of the benefits of the leaves could provide.

So Fugllie went to work both planting Moringa trees and more importantly educating healthcare workers on how Moringa can help stave off malnutrition.

Madame Blanche Sambou Diatta: I was trained in 1998, and right away we saw the virtues of using Moringa because of it’s very high nutritional value. So we began using it right away on an experimental basis.

Health care workers learn to grow their own Moringa trees, dry the leaves and pound them into powder, maintaining all the nutrients. Nursing mothers were taught to add a spoonful of Moringa to their food morning, day and night to increase their milk production. They were also told to add Moringa to all their family’s meals.

Lowell Fugllie: When we introduced this tree in Senegal or uses of the tree and different ways of using it, the reactions of the people there was “This is our tree. You know, you just adding on what we know already.”

As people change their habits, Fugllie says the results were clear, especially among children.

Lowell Fugllie: They looked happier, they have more energy, they’ll smile. When they came to the clinic, limp eyes, drooping, no energy and within three weeks, you see them bigger, healthier and smiling.

Madame Blanche Sambou Diatta: We observe that it was much much more effective than the classic system we had been using, which was based on imported and costly products such as milk powder, sugar and vegetable oil. With Moringa, people can go into town and find it themselves.

Lowell Fugllie: Moringa is still being used, is still being promoted, still being very valued even without our input from the outside. Moringa, it doesn’t die. It can continue on its own.

Vickie Domingo: So you have to eat the Moringa on a daily basis, and all the grandkids are eating it every now and then. Even my own children and they are already professionals, and yet they come home and eat it.

And while Moringa is mostly considered an ethnic food, the trend says McClatchey, is that more nutritious plants like Moringa are finding their way into the mainstream.

Dr. Will McClatchey: Our diets are pretty bad, although they are improving. But one of the reasons they’re improving is because we’re starting to adopt more and more these kinds of plants.

Dr. Mark Olsen: I’ve been in villages where the only trees that survive and grow well are Moringa Oleifera. Which is really amazing when you consider how many useful things the tree provides.

Dr. Monica Marcu: Moringa has come very close to a perfect source of nutrients in terms of variety and concentration. So that is I think very unique about this Moringa tree.

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10 Benefits of Drinking Moringa Tea Everyday

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Moringa plant is beginning to gain more popularity as a new superfood for its highly nutritious profile and powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and tissue protective properties among many other health benefits.

Moringa Oleifera, also known as horseradish tree, ben tree, or drumstick tree is a small tree from India, Pakistan and Nepal. That has been used for generation in eastern countries to treat and prevent diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, anaemia, arthritis, liver disease and respiratory, skin and digestive disorders.

Moringa has become popular as a natural leaf powder supplement. Although the pods, roots, bark, flowers, seeds and fruit are also edible. It’s used as a traditional remedy for many ailments, and here are 10 scientifically backed health benefits of consuming the Moringa leaf.

It’s nutrient-packed.

Moringa is a rich source of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It contains significant amounts of vitamin A, C and E, calcium, potassium and protein.

Antioxidants fight free radicals, molecules that cause oxidative stress, cell damage and inflammation. Moringa contains antioxidants called flavonoids, polyphenols and ascorbic acids in the leaves, flowers and seeds. A study found that leaf extracts had higher antioxidants activity, free-radical-scavenging capacity and high inhibition of lipid, protein and DNA oxidation than flowers and seeds. This means it prevents the damage and degradation that free radicals cause in the cells of different organs in the body, keeping them healthy and functioning at their best.

It fights inflammation.

Inflammation can lead to chronic diseases like diabetes, respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and obesity. Moringa reduces inflammation by suppressing inflammatory enzymes and proteins in the body, and Moringa leaf concentrate can significantly lower inflammation in the cells.

It helps reduce some diabetes symptoms.

Moringa leaf powder has been effective in reducing lipid and glucose levels and regulating oxidative stress in diabetic patients. Which means it lowers blood sugar and cholesterol and improves protection against cell damage.

It protects the cardiovascular system.

Moringa leaf powder has heart-healthy benefits, particularly in blood lipid control, the prevention of plaque formation in the arteries and reduced cholesterol levels.

It supports brain health.

Moringa supports brain health and cognitive function because of its antioxidant and neuro-enhancer activities. It is also been tested as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease with favourable preliminary results. Its high content of vitamins E and C fight oxidation that leads to neuron degeneration and improving brain function. It also able to normalize the neurotransmitter serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline in the brain, which play a key role in memory, mood, organ function, responses to stimulus such as stress and pleasure, and mental health, for example, in depression and psychosis.

It protects the liver .

Moringa contains high concentration of polyphenols in its leaves and flowers that protect the liver against oxidation, toxicity and damage. Moringa can reduce liver damage and fibrosis, and reverse oxidation in the liver. Moringa oil can also restore liver enzymes to normal levels, reducing oxidative stress and increasing protein content in the liver. The liver is responsible for blood detoxification, bile production, fructose metabolism, fat metabolism and nutrient processing and it can only fulfil the functions with the aid of liver enzymes, so it’s vital that they stay at normal levels. For instance, lower levels of hepatic enzymes can impair its ability to filter the blood.

It contains antimicrobial and antibacterial properties.

Moringa has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that fight infections. It’s been effective against types of fungi that cause infections on skin and strains of bacteria responsible for blood and urinary tract infections, and digestive problems.

It enhances wound healing.

Moringa has blood-clotting properties in its leaves, roots and seeds that benefit wound healing and can reduce clotting time. Which means it reduces the time it takes for scratches, cuts, or wounds to stop bleeding.

How to use it.

You can add moringa powder to your smoothie or drink it as a tea. The leaf powder was deemed safe in human studies, even in larger doses than normal. The Moringa has a mild flavour. So it makes for a light Moringa tea with a slightly earthy taste. But you might want to stay clear of seed extract consumption as they have shown a level of toxicity in immune cells. Moringa can have laxative effects in large quantities. So, a safe dose to introduce it into your food or diet or avoid digestive problems is 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per day.

Hope you enjoy the video. Remember to like and share. Thanks for watching.

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Moringa Sowing, Growing, Harvesting, Drying the Leaves

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The Moringa Miracle Tree

A variety of microorganisms and vermin can attack the nascent Moringa if planted in a natural tropical soil. The best way to avoid this is to germinate the Moringa seeds on filter or kitchen paper in the humid and warm environment before planting the seedlings outside.

Only the roots of now more resistant seedlings, here Moringa Stenopetala should be put into the soil and carefully cover with earth leaving the endosperm which contains all the nutrients for the young seedling above the ground.

The second species now planted is Moringa Oleifera.

On the 21st of June, 44 days after germination, the young plants are set into their final place. And soon they thrive and prosper.

So our Moringa tree has now grown to about 70 centimetres in height and it would continue to grow vertically without making many side branches. But since our main aim is to produce as much as possible leaves, we are cutting the tree now, the upper 20 or 15 centimetres to encourage the tree to grow horizontally to build more side branches and produce more leaves near to the ground. So here we cut it now. Just the same that we have just done to our Moringa Oleifera tree with a small leaf, we are doing now to the second species we have planted here the Moringa Stenopetala.

Only a few days later, we can see the first side branches appear. Now it is time for the second cut to grow our Moringa tree even more bushy. We will cut it again about 20 to 30 centimetres from the top and the leaves we are gaining, we will dry and with this, we form out first Moringa leaf powder. This is it. We have another one here. We also cut it.

Today is the 21st of October, six months after the seeds of this Moringa tree germinated. During these six months, we cut them down to a height about one meter to sixty centimetres to allow the trees to grow more branches and despite of this cutting down, some of the branches have grown up to four meters in height. Now the dry season is approaching, the leaves of the lower branches are turning yellow and it is time for us to cut the tree the third time. This time again down to about 1 meter. We harvest the green leaves for drying and prepare the tree to produce more branches and more leaves the next season to come.

The leaves must dry completely in a shady place to be properly preserved before being pulverised. As the rainy season with a relative air humidity of over 70 per cent already has arrived, we use an electrical oven for the final drying process.

For the final and gentle drying of the leaves, we use the oven in convection mode and at the temperature of about 40 centigrade and for a time of about 30 minutes. Since we are lacking is a small mesh cooking grate, we are using a clean cotton wool fabric to place the leaves on.

The door of the oven remains a slit open to allow the humid air to flow out. For the final step of the process, the blender is used to pulverise our dry leaves.

Why Moringa

Dried leaves contain almost everything the human body needs.

10 of 20 amino acids, 8 essential amino acids, 25 anti-inflammatory substances.

4x more vitamin A than carrots, 4x more Folic Acid (vitamins B9) than beef liver, 4x more vitamin E than wheat

4x more calcium than milk, 15x more Potassium than banana, 25x more iron than spinach, 6x more polyphenols then red wine

46 antioxidants (ORAC value 76,000 is highest known of all plants)

Same protein as chicken eggs.

and all the other parts of the tree can be used.

Moringa helps fight malnutrition in children of developing countries

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  1. Val on Aug 8, 2021 at 11:39 pm

    Fantastic compilation about Moringa oleifera informations and uses. Thanks a lot.

  2. Samfoonheei on Jul 8, 2021 at 4:34 pm

    Revisit this post again. Have not heard of these moringa trees or leaves till I read this post . Great benefits though as proven by scientist that’s help patients with high blood pressure, improve blood sugar levels in diabetes and helps lower cholesterol. Not only that the benefits of moringa also includes protecting and nourishing skin and hair, treating edema, protecting the liver ,preventing and treating of cancer. Well all these are some of the health benefits to name some, as there are more. Moringa is also packed with fiber. Amazing the moringa seeds and herbs are also touted as having anti-inflammatory, immune-strengthening, ulcer-lowering, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidant . It’s a miracle tree indeed as many people refer to especially across America and South-East Asia. This is because of its nutrient-density and medicinal properties. Moringa is rich in antioxidants that fight against oxygen-free radicals, which can contribute to cholesterol build-up and inflammation. Studies suggest that moringa may help reduce the number of free radicals, improve the function of the heart, and prevent cell damage along blood vessel walls.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this post with lots of important information of a miracle tree.

  3. silambarasa on Sep 6, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    An informative article.
    From my knowledge that moringa is good for our health but after read this article i get to know that its good for animals too.

  4. Bradley Kassian on Sep 1, 2019 at 11:39 pm

    After reading this article and looking at it’s’ health benefits, I would love to plant one these trees where I live and cultivate it. Thank you Rinpoche for sharing information about Moringa Tree. 🙂

  5. Samfoonheei on Jul 3, 2019 at 11:46 am

    Fantastic …..something new for me, have not heard of this moringa plant at all. Well it is native to the southern foothills of the Himalayas in north western India, and widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas. Amazing it is a highly nutritious and drought-tolerant crop in which all parts of the tree from its bark to its flowers and roots are edible . Such a plant that also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and protect against arsenic toxicity. It can lead to modest reductions in blood sugar and cholesterol. Moringa leaves are also highly nutritious and should be beneficial for people who are lacking in essential nutrients. Wow …it’s a miracle trees having grown in our local soils also. The Moringa trees grown in different countries have different names. The many benefits such as treating of blood sugar, gastrointestinal conditions, lower cholesterol level and so forth. Amazing indeed.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

  6. Yee Yin on Jul 2, 2019 at 7:18 pm

    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing with us the benefits of the Moringa tree. It is such a wonderful tree. Most parts of it can be used for certain usage. It contains protein and also many nutrients that cannot be found in other green leafy vegetables.

    Apart from human consumption, I think the other benefit of Moringa tree is its ability to purify the water. It will help people who have very limited access to modern technology a lot. Besides, it is a natural solution which poses no threat to human’s body.

    If we have a garden or yard, we should plant one Moringa tree to enjoy its marvellous benefits.

  7. S.Prathap on Jul 2, 2019 at 3:00 pm

    Thanks for the article with good information about Moringa tree .It has the reputation as a miracle tree due to the benefits that it provides when consumed.The nutritional value of the Moringa is amazingly high and complete at the the same time.

    There are a lot of benefit from moringa such as rich in antioxidants ,reduces blood cholesterol and many more.Moringa also is a an excellent supplement for all animals.

  8. sarassitham on Jul 2, 2019 at 12:38 pm

    Coming across about the miracle tree which are more commonly called as Moringa by Indian community. This plant are more widely grown in their backyard of their homes for immediate use. It’s easy to grow and can survive in very dry and very hot areas.. Although it is not considered to be aesthetically beautiful, it is a multi-purpose tree where every part of the tree can be used beneficially.

    This plant has scientifically proven to be rich in various antioxidants and many important nutrients. This Moringa plant has been praised for its health benefits and almost all parts of the tree are eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal medicines. Today this Moringa plant has been a hunting plant for most people throughout the world due to the various benefits when its consumed.

    This article presents the information about this amazing plant for everyone’s benefit. It also goes by a variety of names in n different countries . Thanks for the wonderful recipes and sharing, hope many will be happy to receive this healthy and wealthy tips of the Moringa tree and hope it will keep them fit and free from bodily suffering.

  9. Chris on Jul 1, 2019 at 10:13 pm

    Thank you, Rinpoche and the blog team for putting such extensive information here about Moringa for everyone to have a good read. This tree is indeed a miracle tree for its uses and benefits that it can provide. Such a plant that has so many uses and benefits are quite rare.

    People around the world have been using this plant for many years. What makes it amazing is the nutritional value that it contains. Can you believe that one can eradicate malnutrition in children by just eating the leaves of this tree? Not to mention all the other benefits that it has.

    This shows us that mother nature is full of surprises, and there are many “treasures” in the nature that we can use, which has no side effect or chemicals in them.

  10. Tsa Tsa Ong on Jul 1, 2019 at 2:25 pm

    This article really caught my attention as my perents love to cook vegetarian curry with Moringa Fruit/Drumsticks. Didnt know Moringa miracle tree has so much great benefits and nutritional values in it. Thank you very much Rinpoche and blog team for sharing this very beneficial information ?????

  11. Ummamageswari on Jul 1, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    Thank you so much for this article. This article is mainly about the Miracle Tree, Moringa. It is true that natural remedies regulate and heal our body compared to western medicine where they are holistic and harmony with our body and safe with little and no side effects.

    This Moringa tree is a savior to many communities where malnutrition is an epidemic that plagues them for generations as this tree is widely available to everyone. Thank you.

  12. Sofi on Jun 30, 2019 at 2:57 am

    Moringa has been known quite widely in the Indian communities here in Malaysia and shared with other communities of its healing powers, from high blood pressure, diabetes, joint pain, etc. Now reading this comprehensive article, it is very encouraging to learn of its anti-cancer benefit and a host of other benefits. For such a beneficial tree, it is amazingly easy to plant and upkeep. A good tree to have in our gardens. Thank you for sharing this article which will definitely help many in their health.

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  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:31 PM
    Venerable Ajahn Chah was a Thai Buddhist teacher of the Buddhadhamma and a founder of two major monasteries in the Thai Forest Tradition. Well respected and loved as a man of great wisdom, he was also instrumental in establishing Theravada Buddhism in the West. Interesting life story, how he chose to leave the settled monastic life and became a wandering ascetic. Walking across Thailand, lived in forests, caves and cremation grounds while learning from the meditation monks of the Forest of various monasteries. He wandered through the countryside in quest of quiet and secluded places for developing meditation. He even lived in tiger and cobra infested jungles, using reflections on death to penetrate to the true meaning of life. After years of wandering, Venerable Ajahn Chah established a monastery where he taught simple, practice-based form of meditation, and attracted a numerous of students including western foreigners. He was one of the greatest Dhamma teachers of the modern era. His wise teachings have continued to guide thousands of people along the path of Dharma. Venerable Ajahn Chah’s teachings of the Thai Forest Tradition gradually spread across all over the world. Several of Ajahn Chah’s Western students have since established monasteries throughout the world. Just in Thailand itself, there are more than 300 branch monasteries in Ajahn Chah’s tradition. Ven erable Ajahn Chah used his ill health as a teaching point, emphasizing that it was a living example of the impermanence of all things and reminded people to endeavour to find a true refuge within themselves. The legacy of Venerable Ajahn Chah’s teachings and legacy continues into the modern age.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/great-lamas-masters/venerable-ajahn-chah-the-forest-monk.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:30 PM
    Wonderful blog written on the practice of Kalarupa for us to understand better. As an emanation of Manjushri, Kalarupa’s practice helps us to destroy ignorance and to develop wisdom overcoming our anger and suffering . Awesome Kalarupa manifested in multiple forms to help sentient beings who personifies enlightenment by the conquest of anger. Kalarupa also regard as one of the three main Dharma protectors of the Gelugpa is extremely fierce and ugly, and tames all kinds of spiritual ugliness. The fierceness of his iconography teaches us to remind ourselves that all the causes and effects of anger arising from ignorance are dreadful and distorted.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Pastor Antionette for this detailed sharing,

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/kalarupa.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:27 PM
    Nepal is a very spiritual country, having a huge Dorje Shugden mural in Kathmandu, is indeed a big achievement for Kechara. Located on Charkhal Road in Dilli Bazaar, the mural can be found midway between our two Dorje Shugden chapels which are in Putalisadak and Chabahil. It is also very close to one of Kathmandu’s largest shopping malls. Many locals , tourist will be able to connect them to a powerful deity that is so closely associated with their culture. Well the mural not only beautiful but also full of symbolism and everyone merely by seeing it is blessed. Thanks to those talented artists and generous sponsors making it a success.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/travel/spectacular-dorje-shugden-mural-in-kathmandu-nepal.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Friday, Mar 15. 2024 07:24 PM
    All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. Letting go helps us to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. A reminder for us all to go of attachment and meditating on impermanence and emptiness. We are to relinquish the domination of our ego and its habits to transform ourselves. A great reminder not to waste our previous life.
    Quoted Ceasing to do evil, Cultivating the good, Purifying the heart .
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing such a meaningful teachings with folded hands.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/pointing-the-staff-at-the-old-man.html
  • james belich
    Friday, Mar 8. 2024 09:43 PM
    Winning the lottery was part of my dreams, I tried so hard to win big but all to no avail, until I came across Dr Lucas online who made my dreams come through and made me win 10 million dollars. I was a logistics manager who lives in Lancaster, S.C. and works about an hour’s drive away, in Charlotte, N.C., I stopped at a store to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket during my lunch break, because Dr Lucas gave me all the assurance that the numbers are not going to fail after I did all he asked me to do. Dr lucas is a powerful Dr that is on a mission to eradicate poverty from people’s lives and i have confirmed that by winning $10 million with the numbers he provided for me, it is my promise to tell the world about my experience with Dr Lucas and that’s what I’m doing now, you can win the lottery fast with the help of Dr Lucas he is tested and trusted Email: Drlucasspelltemple@gmail. com or WhatsApp +234 904 794 3567 he will help you.
  • james belich
    Friday, Mar 8. 2024 09:42 PM
    Winning the lottery was part of my dreams, I tried so hard to win big but all to no avail, until I came across Dr Lucas online who made my dreams come through and made me win 10 million dollars. I was a logistics manager who lives in Lancaster, S.C. and works about an hour’s drive away, in Charlotte, N.C., I stopped at a store to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket during my lunch break, because Dr Lucas gave me all the assurance that the numbers are not going to fail after I did all he asked me to do. Dr lucas is a powerful Dr that is on a mission to eradicate poverty from people’s lives and i have confirmed that by winning $10 million with the numbers he provided for me, it is my promise to tell the world about my experience with Dr Lucas and that’s what I’m doing now, you can win the lottery fast with the help of Dr Lucas he is tested and trusted Email: Drlucasspelltemple@gmail.com or WhatsApp +234 904 794 3567 he will help you.
  • lee
    Thursday, Mar 7. 2024 07:06 PM
    We are members of the Buddhist Temple in Taman Desa Jaya, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur and we have been issued membership by the president (DATUK YIP KUM FOOK), we are very sad because we are the foundation of this Temple

    Now we can know who is always messing with people, and he always cheats money and women, he even uses Buddhism to find money.

    Also, need to be careful with his brother-in-law (Simon Low Kok Meng) because he is a spy (CID) for DATUK YIP KUM FOOK and we will write some letters to AGONG SULTAN IBRAHIM IBN ALMARHUM SULTAN ISKANDAR as soon as possible.

    From Jesmond Yap, Kepong Baru…Kuala Lumpur
  • Phoenix the Shaman Elder
    Thursday, Mar 7. 2024 01:40 AM
    The matriarchal cultures of the grandmothers have specific symbolism of animism shamanism, such as the horse, especially the blue horse, and the deer. These are two main symbols of a shaman woman and you can find them in many cultural folk lore, especially the Russian, Slavic, Siberian, Nordic, Finland, and Norway. It’s nice to see the Matriarchal Shaman Animism diety represented in Chinese.
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:59 PM
    An inspiring act of a selfless Lama feeding strays whether its night or day. Truly an example for us all to feed those lonely strays . Yes I do agree compassion starts with feeding strays. Reading this blog again to refresh myself to do more. Strays animals generally lead a life of poor welfare on the street. Feeding strays is a compassionate act.
    Thank you Rinpoche and Anila for this sharing.


    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/one-minute-story/rinpoche-through-my-eyes-compassion-starts-with-feeding-strays
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:56 PM
    nteresting revisit this blog again as truly inspiring reading over and over again . There’s so many inspiring nuns and female practitioner coming from different back ground, leading a more spiritual life. They are practitioners dedicated their life to religious observance and their path is illuminated by the light of compassion. Going against all odds to become one. Their devotion radiates like a thousand stars in the night sky. Here at Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Pahang we too have inspiring practitioners .
    Thank you Rinpoche for this great sharing.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/inspiring-nuns-and-female-practitioners.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:55 PM
    H E Tsem Rinpoche’s Sungbum project aim to preserve the teachings and practices that have been passed from teacher to disciple in an unbroken line beginning with Lama Tsongkhapa himself . History has taught us the importance of preserving Buddha’s stainless teachings. Its important to preserve and safeguard the Buddhist tradition for future generations.
    Tsem Rinpoche is a clear and effective teacher where his stories and teachings are endlessly entertaining and inspiring. The preservation is very much needed. We are so fortunate given a chance to be involved in such a meritorious project .
    Thank you.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/the-tsem-rinpoche-sungbum-project.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:55 PM
    Demons are disembodied spirits, supernatural being or spirit and unseen beings. We know they do exist and I believe they do. They have no physical form to them whatsoever. Demons do definitely exist. They are intelligent beings who are evil malicious spirits and are all dangerous entities. Valak is not to be summoned capriciously by anyone as they are dangerous beings when we invoke them having to face a heavy consequence. There are spiritual practices that we can ask for help a ritual of the wrathful Manjushri in the form of Trakze. Having a doing the practice daily without fail, consistently, as this Trakze practice has been proven to be efficacious to break the hold the Valak and other spirits. All thanks to our Guru bringing this practice to Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Malaysia.
    Thank you Rinpoche for this wonderful sharing for us to understand better.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/valak-the-conjuring-2-demon.html
  • Samfoonheei
    Monday, Mar 4. 2024 06:53 PM
    Wow ,reading all these powerful quotes had me realised much better of giving even I have little. May H E Tsem Rinpoche’s sincere advice to reach the far shore of liberation to everyone reading this blog. The most truly generous people are those who give silently without asking any in return. There is no exercise better than reaching and lifting people up. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal. Well creating and lighting for others we naturally light our own way. Helping others especially those unfortunate ones, make us feel more positive about our own circumstances.
    Thank you Rinpoche for sharing all these powerful quotes.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/the-power-of-giving-18-quotes-from-tsem-rinpoche.html
  • Aarati Bhatt
    Wednesday, Feb 28. 2024 12:47 AM
    I have tried mine and my friend’s horoscope and it results same in both of our case, and not just that I have tried this on various friends and this horoscope is showing same for maximum date of birth, I think this is a bug.
  • Samfoonheei
    Thursday, Jan 4. 2024 04:11 PM
    Lama Tsongkhapa was an influential Tibetan Buddhist monk, philosopher and tantric yogi, whose activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism . Lama Tsongkhapa was hailed as the second Buddha by contemporary Buddhist masters of his time. Famous for reviving Buddhism in Tibet and revered for elevating the Dharma to all its present glory. Hence having a 12 ft Lama Tsongkhapa Statue at new Kechara Gompa (Prayer Hall) is indeed a blessing. Its truly beautiful. Merely by looking at it is a blessing .
    Thank you Rinpoche and team effort making it possible.

    https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/kechara-13-depts/10-ft-tsongkapa-here.html

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Fragrant organic Thai basil harvested from our very own Kechara Forest Retreat farm!
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First picture-Standing Manjushri Statue at Chowar, Kirtipur, Nepal. Height: 33ft (10m)
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha.
Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha\'s mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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Mahapajapati Gotami, who was the first nun ordained by Lord Buddha. She was his step-mother and aunt. Buddha's mother had passed away at his birth so he was raised by Gotami.
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High Sri Lankan monks visit Kechara to bless our land, temple, Buddha and Dorje Shugden images. They were very kind-see pictures- https://bit.ly/2HQie2M
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This is pretty amazing! First Sri Lankan Buddhist temple opened in Dubai!!!
My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche

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My Dharma boy (left) and Oser girl loves to laze around on the veranda in the mornings. They enjoy all the trees, grass and relaxing under the hot sun. Sunbathing is a favorite daily activity. I care about these two doggies of mine very much and I enjoy seeing them happy. They are with me always. Tsem Rinpoche Always be kind to animals and eat vegetarian- https://bit.ly/2Psp8h2
After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can\'t stop thinking of you and I can\'t forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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After you left me Mumu, I was alone. I have no family or kin. You were my family. I can't stop thinking of you and I can't forget you. My bond and connection with you is so strong. I wish you were by my side. Tsem Rinpoche
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This story is a life-changer. Learn about the incredible Forest Man of India | 印度“森林之子”- https://bit.ly/2Eh4vRS
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Part 2-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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Part 1-Beautiful billboard in Malaysia of a powerful Tibetan hero whose life serves as a great inspiration- https://bit.ly/2UltNE4
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The great Protector Manjushri Dorje Shugden depicted in the beautiful Mongolian style. To download a high resolution file: https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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Beautiful pictures of the huge Buddha in Longkou Nanshan- https://bit.ly/2LsBxVb
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The reason-Very interesting thought- https://bit.ly/2V7VT5r
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NEW Bigfoot cafe in Malaysia! Food is delicious!- https://bit.ly/2VxdGau
DON\'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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DON'T MISS THIS!~How brave Bonnie survived by living with a herd of deer~ https://bit.ly/2Lre2eY
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
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You can download this beautiful Egyptian style Dorje Shugden Free- https://bit.ly/2Nt3FHz
Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
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Beautiful high file for print of Lord Manjushri. May you be blessed- https://bit.ly/2V8mwZe
Mongolian (Oymiakon) Shaman in Siberia, Russia. That is his real outfit he wears. Very unique. TR
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Manjusri Kumara (bodhisattva of wisdom), India, Pala dynesty, 9th century, stone, Honolulu Academy of Arts
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
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And here's Mr Wong of KSK Ipoh who dropped by to pray and offered some donation to the Chapel. Kechara Penang Study Group. Pic by Siew Hong & uploaded by Jacinta.
Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's puja (16/3/2024) ended around 420pm, Jacinta was the umze of the day. Pic by Siew Hong. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
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Group photo taken after the last session, sealed with King of Prayers. Come and join us next time! Sayonara - 9-10th March 2024 - Kechara Penang DS Retreat by Jacinta.
Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
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Abundance altar! Fruits, flowers, Mee Koo (traditional Penang buns), Bee Hoon, sourdoughs and snacks are some of the offerings to Rinpoche, Buddhas & Bodhisattvas. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat 9-10th March, 2024 by Jacinta.
Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Siew Hong, one of retreatants and an active member of Kechara Penang group proudly presented her torma to be used during the Kalarupa puja. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Torma making was taught by Pastor Seng Piow and held one day before the retreat. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Penang Dorje Shugden Retreat cum Puja, 9-10th March 2024 led by Pastor Seng Piow with 12 retreatants. Uploaded by Jacinta
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The celebration ended with a Dorje Shugden puja, dedicated to all the sponsors, our loved ones and as well as for the happiness & good health for all sentient beings. May Rinpoche return swiftly too and taking this opportunity wishing all Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us, Kechara Penang Study Group. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Seen here, Pastor Seng Piow set off firecrackers - welcoming of the upcoming year with enthusiasm and positive energy. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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In this pic, Pastor Seng Piow is sharing Dharma with newbies ~ Sharyn's friends. It's always good to make light offerings at the beginning of new year. By making light offerings, you are able to dispel the darkness of ignorance and achieve wisdom. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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One the day of Losar (new lunar year), it is always beneficial for Buddhist practitioners to get together in making abundant offerings to Buddhas on the altar to usher in goodness, prosperity and well-being of our loved ones. It's more auspicious this year as Losar and the Chinese New Year begin on the same date, 10th Feb, 2024. Back in Penang, our Kechara members came together to decorate the altar with abundance offerings for Dorje Shugden puja @3pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
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Mr. Dared Lim was offering water bowls on behalf of Kechara Ipoh Study Group. (Kin Hoe)
Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
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Jun from Ipoh was offering mandarin oranges to Mother Tara and The Three Jewels. (Kin Hoe)
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Prior to our puja in Ipoh, Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Fook Wan were preparing for the offerings to the Buddhas. (Kin Hoe)
On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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On Sunday afternoon, Kechara Ipoh Study Group has carried out Mother Tara prayer recitations in Ipoh. (Kin Hoe)
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Some of the best shots taken during Thaipusam in Penang. Swee Bee, Huey, Tang KS, Nathan, Choong SH and Jacinta volunteered. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
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Simple yet powerful ally ~ Bhagawan Dorje Shuden. Kechara Penang Study Group consists of Chien Seong, Hue, Choong SH, Tang KS, Swee Bee and Jacinta. Wai Meng came all the way from KL to help out. Uploaded by Jacinta.
Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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Thaipusam in Penang. Some of the best shots. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Nothing beats having a sacred audience with our lineage lamas. It's not selfie or wefie, but we have the best 'groufie'!!! 20th Jan 2024, Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Welcoming our lineage Gurus to our Penang Chapel today! Pastor Seng Piow explained the significance of having Guru Tree and introduced to us our lineage lamas, Buddhas, deities, protectors and etc.
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Welcoming our lineage Gurus to our Penang Chapel today! Pastor Seng Piow explained the significance of having Guru Tree and introduced to us our lineage lamas, Buddhas, deities, protectors and etc.
Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Umze for the day was Siew Hong. She's just been with us for slightly more than a year now but she's proven her capability in leading the puja. Our Penang group members are so proud of her and her commitment in attending the weekly puja. Despite being eloquence and smart, she has beautiful chant as well. When she leads, make sure you are there to hear her chant for yourself! Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
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Tara Recitation is on now at KISG - Wai Meng
Photo from Wan Wai Meng
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Photo from Wan Wai Meng
A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/\_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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A sea of yellow ~usually in Tibetan Buddhism yellow represents growth. We prayed that our Penang group will grow in terms of people, wealth and attainments too. _/_ Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed.  Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
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After Dorje Shugden puja @3pm, we had Rinpoche's Swift Return puja too. We laughed as Sis Swee Bee was commenting that Tang should smile ~ here's the reason why we laughed. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta Goh
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Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Today's (9/12/2023)Dorje Shugden puja led by Gordon. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
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Dharma sharing by Hue before we proceeded with DS puja & Rinpoche Swift Return puja. Hue is one of the long time Kechara Penang members and he comes to puja regularly. He shared that he truly believes that Dorje Shugden and Rinpoche always there guiding him. He shared how sometimes DS will give him hints to avert troubles ahead or to alert him when he 'misbehaved'. Hope many will come to know more about this powerful Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden aka DS. Having Dorje Shugden is like having a powerful ally that will protect us day and night. Just trust Him and have faith. Kechara Penang Study Group, 25/11/2023 by Jacinta.
Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
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Kechara Penang Study Group had our weekly DS puja , led by our beloved sis Swee Bee and serkym by Mr. Lee. After that, we completed Swift Return puja also. 18th Nov 2023. By Jacinta
#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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#Back2back 11th Nov 2023 Dorje Shugden puja & Rinpoche's Swift Return puja @Penang Chapel, 49 Jalan Seang Tek, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Every Saturday @3pm/5pm. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Pic: Rinpoche Swift Return puja ~ 21/10/23 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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#Backtoback A few months back, Kechara Penang Study Group started to have two pujas consecutively on Saturday. Dorje Shugden puja @3pm and thereafter Rinpoche Swift Return puja. This can only be achieved due to the committed members from Penang. A big round of applause...... Pic : DS puja on 21/10/2023 Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
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More pictures of the day! Kechara Penang Chapel & public blessings 3rd Oct 2023 by Jacinta.
Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
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Some pictures of the public blessings taken right after the puja was completed by the monks. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta. 3rd Oct 2023.
3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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3rd Oct 2023, Tibetan monks came to Kechara Penang for chapel & public blessing, in conjunction with the arrival of H. E Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue. Thanks to Pastor Henry & Pastor Seng Piow, who guided us throughout the event. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
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Tsem Rinpoche's holy statue is here! 3rd Oct 2023. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta.
29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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29th Sept 2023. Kechara Penang Dorje Shugden puja adjourned at 4.30pm with 9 attendees. Thereafter, a Rinpoche Swift Return puja was completed too. Kechara Penang Study Group by Jacinta
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