MORINGA: Its various forms, benefits and how to capitalize on it!!

in #steemchurch6 years ago

Good morning everyone @steemchurch in contribution to @farms agricultural project I will be sharing my knowledge on moringa.
I am going to be focusing on its various forms,its benefits and how to capitalize on them.
Having a garden at home has contributed greatly to my knowledge of plants, herbs, fruits and healthy lifestyle in general. My dad however is responsible for planting the moringa trees and also tending it, but i take part in harvesting the pods, getting the seeds and processing them into different forms for usage.

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Often referred to as the miracle tree, moringa has alot of benefits too numerous to count, found especially in Africa and Asia, moringa oleifera(scientific name) is one of the most nutrient rich plants in the world. Its benefits includes

  • aiding digestion
    *healthy immune system
  • better vision
  • anti diabetic
  • anti stress etc

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This is the pod of the tree, you get the seeds from inside the dried pods (also known as the fruit pod) , they are stronger and firm, can be processed into other things such as moringa oil.
Moringa fresh pods(also known as drumstick pod) can be cooked in several ways ;boil, saute, steam or fry them, the Morinda pods becomes tender like green beans they are packed with proteins and vitamins this can be a replacement for green beans when making fried rice or vegetable salad in general.
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Here is an example of a soupy dish made with fresh moringa pods with a mix of other veggies it's a delicacy in Thailand(this is usually done in other parts of the world like in Asia)

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Moringa seeds are large and circular shaped, having thin flaps extending from the main kernel of the seeds.
These seeds contains a lot of medicinal benefits so it greatly sort after and used to prepare local medicine amongst others, it can be chewed like that or immersed in gin or tea(whatever suits your preference) to get its nutrients.
The softer seeds are cooked as meals or used as part of a vegan or dietician smoothie because it aids weight loss.
To get the softer seeds all you need to do is to harvest the pods early when they are still fresh and green because if it turns brown it's already dried enough to get the harder seeds.
How to capitalize on the dried seeds.
Morninga grows fast and spread too, it's branches are outstretched with leaves and pods hanging from them,each pods can contain about 10 to 15 seeds of Moringa depending on how long the pod is and when harvesting pods from the trees you get nothing less than 30 to 40 pods or lesser (since not all get dried at the same time)
40×15
=600seeds
You can get all these seeds from one tree, my dad has been able to gather nearly 4 buckets of big paint rubber of Moringa seeds, since he planned on using it for personal use, it has exceeded his needs, he gives them out for free in the neighborhood but Moringa doesn't take long to regrow so they keep coming!
I decided to take matters into my hands and give them out at a cheaper wholesale rate to people who sell, as of now I am still gathering information on the various retailer I can reach, next week I will be getting containers to pack them up and ready for sale(I would film the whole process or at least take pictures)
Morinda seeds are quite expensive and the are usually sold in a transparent container, this container barely have, 30 seeds in it,
600÷30
=20
You end up with 20 containers sold at a rate of #250 each
250×20
=#5000

You get that amount with little efforts put in, of course for Commercial purposes you have to plant at least 5 trees and they are easy to transplant so more trees equivalent more pods, seeds and money!
600×5
=3000 seeds, you can start up with 3000 seeds!
Note that I calculated prices at wholesale rates, retail rates rake up to #400/#500
So it is more profitable double time.

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Moringa powder is made from naturally dried leaves, first you cut down a number of branches from a well developed tree, put them in a pile tie and hang them away from the sun, spray down some water to get dirt and dust off, wait for some days to properly dry, take the dried leaves and blend until desired consistently, finally strain to siff out little sticks and large matters, then you can store, share or sell for use. Store in a cool dark place.
Moringa powder can also be used in making different dishes and healthy snacks in some parts of the world.
Moringa powder is also highly sort after by skincare experts,dieticians and a host of other people who knows the benefits.
It can also be very profitable as a business.

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Moringa smoothie, made with a rich blend of various fruits like Bananas, avocados, oranges, berries and whatever fruit catches your fancy, almond milk and moringa powder. Very rich and healthy acts as a detoxifying agent, cleanses the system, aids weight loss and sheds stomach fat.

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You can also enjoy detoxifying moringa tea in form of tea bags,or powdered Moringa mixed with hot water or like my dad does it immense the leaves inside hot water with other things such as garlic and ginger to give you a nice morning cleansing tea.

Moringa oil comes from the seeds of the moringa tree, the seeds from their pods yield 35% to 40% of moringa oil, it can be used as salad dressing but because of its low productivity level one cannot use moringa oil to cook daily healthy meals,its used for soap making, perfumes and also for lubricant.

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Due to its high antioxidant content not only is it good for eating its an anti aging skincare ingredient that reduces skin acne, wrinkles and inflammation and also for hair, it facilitates the growth of hair keeping it soft and silky.

The health benefits of moringa can not be over emphasized and it has found its way into mainstream of wellness culture.i hope you enjoyed reading!!
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Amazing write publication, agriculture is diversified and should not be limited to only animals..... thanks for talking about herbal plants....

Indeed we have learned from this post and we are very pleased to have cone across this post.

Resteem

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Thank you@farms its a pleasure!

This is a well written and comprehensive post which is valuable to the Steemit Community.
You obviously spent quality time making your research.

Weldone Judith!.
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Thank you alot @sc-n !!
Steemchurch Nigeria to the moon!!

I've heard so much about the various uses of this moringa leaves, I however do not know that they extent thus very far as well, I must say a family with this plant has got to be the healthiest one, God has provided the earth with a lot of amazing trees and shrubs, and morninga is one of them.

You are right, moringa is one of the healthiest plant out there aside from garlic and ginger!!

Moringa leaf is best known as an excellent source of nutrition and natural energy booster. ... The leaves of Moringa Oleifera are nature's multi-vitamin providing 7 x the vitamin C of oranges, 4 x the calcium of milk, 4 x the vitamin A of carrots, 3 x the potassium of bananas, and 2 x the protein of yogurt.

Great production and advancing in information, moringa is a superfood for its properties, I have devoured it in imbuements and seeds, the opposing thing is that in mixtures adelgasa. a debt of gratitude is in order for commitment.

I really love moringa. Not just because I study biology and know its health benefits, I have also experienced its health benefits. Venturing into the moringa business is a great idea. It will surely provide employment and a healthy lifestyle to its consumers. Great post.

Its great to know that you have an indepth understanding of moringa too!!
Kudos!

This is informative. I haven't really consumed it. I think I'm gonna give it a trial when the needs arise. God bless you for taking time to pen this article in details

You should and you will testify of its many wonders,thanks for reading!!

Moringa should be a household plant. Its benefit to human health is amazing. Thanks @jedaijudith for sharing this.

Great idea @giftakpan it sure benefits users!!

I'm glad I read this. Now, I seem to have a very good knowledge of Moringa, it's various forms, and of course, its almost endless benefits.

@jedaijudith you really did justice to this post, properly written and educating.
Kind regards.

Thanks @degreatmyke it was a whole lot of research and experience that I put into the post, hopefully @farms get to see it!!

I have consumed it in infusions and seeds, the contradictory thing is that in infusions adelgasa
.Indeed we have learned from this post and we are very pleased to have cone across this post.
Moringa powder is produced using normally dried leaves, first you chop down various branches from a very much created tree, place them in a heap tie and hang them far from the sun, shower down some water to get earth and clean off, sit tight for some days to appropriately dry, take the dried leaves and mix until wanted reliably, at long last strain to siff out little sticks and expansive issues, at that point you can store, offer or offer for utilize. Store in a cool dull place.thank for adding to our knowledge.

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