What are moringa pods good for?

To date, studies show that Moringa oleifera may lead to modest reductions in blood sugar and cholesterol. It may also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and protect against arsenic toxicity. Moringa leaves are also highly nutritious and should be beneficial for people who are lacking in essential nutrients.

Can you eat the moringa pod?

Moringa is a genus of shrubs and trees with multi-purpose uses: its leaves, roots and immature pods are consumed as a vegetable. All parts of the moringa tree – bark, pods, leaves, nuts, seeds, tubers, roots, and flowers – are edible. The seed pods are picked while still green and eaten fresh or cooked.

What is Moringa oleifera seeds?

“Moringa seeds are obtained from the pods of the Moringa plant (Moringa Oleifera) or the drumstick tree, native to Northern India. Fresh and raw moringa seeds are quite tender, but as soon as they get dried, they become hard and start to resemble small beans.

What can I do with mature Moringa pods?

When the Moringa pods are young and tender (at around six inches in length), the entire pods are edible. At this stage, the seeds are very small and the pods themselves are not fibrous. They are cooked in much the same way as string beans. Simply cut off and discard both ends, then cut the pods into the desired length.

How do you eat moringa pods?

How do I use Moringa pods?

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

Can you eat Moringa pods?

Almost all the entire moringa tree can be eaten. You can eat the Moringa leaves, flowers, pods and even the Moringa seeds(don’t eat too many seeds)

Which zones to grow moringa oleifera in?

Moringa needs a bare minimum of 6 hours of daily sunlight, but prefers full sun conditions year-round. As a subtropical beauty, it’s accustomed to warm weather conditions, making it best to grow in the United States in zones 9-10. Although the plant can tolerate light frost, it shouldn’t be planted in areas with long, cold winters.

Where to get moringa seeds?

“Moringa seeds are obtained from the pods of the Moringa plant ( Moringa Oleifera ) or the drumstick tree, native to Northern India.