Where to Get Moringa in South Africa
What is called moringa?
Moringa oleifera, often known as horseradish tree or drumstick tree, is a tiny deciduous tree native to tropical Asia that has become naturalised in Africa and tropical America.
Where to get moringa in South Africa?
1. Moringa World; located at Johannesburg
2. Moringa Products in South Africa; located at Kleinmond
3. Moringa Life; located at Centurion
4. Moringa Initiative South Africa; located at Durban
5. The Moringa Shop; located at Gqeberha
6. Komati Foods; located at Cape Town
Where does moringa usually grow in South Africa?
Moringa oleifera grows in the South African provinces of Limpopo, Free State, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng.
What are the health benefits of moringa?
1. Protects and nourishing skin and hair
2. Treats edema
3. Treats stomach complaints like constipation, gastritis, and ulcerative colitis.
4. Fights against bacterial diseases
5. Treats diabetes
6. Protects against kidney stones
7. Reduces high blood pressure
What are the side effects of moringa?
1. Lower blood pressure and slow heart rate because of the alkaloids in the plant.
2. Uterine contractions from moringa bark.
3. Cell mutations caused by a chemical isolated from roasted moringa seeds.
4. Interference with fertility.
5. Upset stomach, gas or diarrhea due to laxative properties
How long does it take moringa to work?
Moringa’s effects on the body may take at least a month to become apparent.
Can Moringa help you lose abdominal fat?
Moringa has been demonstrated to be especially effective in reducing abdominal fat. It burns abdominal fat and eliminates the unwanted belly bulge.
Is it safe to take moringa on a daily basis?
Moringa leaves are high in nutrients and can be consumed in moderation on a daily basis.
Who should avoid moringa?
Moringa should not be used by anyone who is pregnant, taking the diabetes drug Januvia (sitagliptin), taking blood pressure or thyroid medications, or using compounds that are cytochrome P450 family enzyme substrates.
Does moringa put you to sleep?
Moringa actually helps many functions in your body on a molecular level, which can cause sleepiness.
