How To Grow Your Own Moringa Tree

I Sometimes sell Moringa seeds to people that want to take a stab at going their own tree.
Once in a while someone will reach out and ask questions when there are problems.
The main question is, "how do I keep it alive?"
In Tropical Zones, it is very easy. A Climate Zone map may would tell you which zone you live in.
If you live outside that zone the Moringa tree can be grown with a lot of care in the early stages.

Why grow your own Moringa tree?  FOOD . Many people are starting to use Moringa everyday.  More and more people are finding out the Moringa tree is packed with nutrition , vitamins, minerals and more,  to many to name here see Facts about Moringa for more info on that.
Drying leaves and making powder could benefit and is a good survival food such you have an emergency or even if God forbid you food supply was cut off.

Moringa can be added to foods that lack nutrition and can make very healthy smoothies.
The leaves bring out the flavor in most any type of food and when made into a powder, make a tasty bread as will as Moringa chips.

Growing a Moringa Tree outside The Tropical Zones, as I was saying can be difficult. I have grown this type in Las Vegas with success and so have others. Las Vegas, Nevada is no where near a Tropical climate , but its been done.

Perhaps you have your favorite way to germinate the Moringa tree so I won't get into that. If you have any questions on that please comment, because others might be looking for the same questions and answers.

Its best to start growing in the month of May.  The month of May seems to have mild weather and  chances of a freeze are much less. The Moringa tree will die in  climate under 45 degrees. Outside the Tropical  Zone, the Moringa tree will not tolerate hot direct sunlight. Keep it in the shade. Morning sun, very early is good. The Moringa Tree loves the evening  spring and summer sun, but make sure its less 80 degrees out.


When the tree begins to grow , pinch off any larger leaves at the bottom. The heaviness of the leaves in the younger tree make them bend over. So pinch away the older growth until you are sure it will bare the weight. Protect younger trees from harsh wind. For the first few weeks they are sensitive as they are growing an inch a day and you must watch them like a baby. Remember, they are not liking the climate to begin with.
You can grow a Moringa tree in a large pot. Transplanting from small to larger pot can me dangerous. Make sure you have most of the root.
After 4 weeks  the Moringa tree is ready to harvest. after 1 year it may or may not grow pods depending on where it was grown. In a tropical area it blooms with bright yellow flowers which turn into pods. Inside the pod are more seeds. If the tree is not in its natural environment it may not reproduce . My tree never grew flowers so as a result no pods. If you see bright yellow flowers , you have pods on the way, cause bees love the flowers. Harvest the pods because go good in soups...Yummy!

Keep it cut back
 After your tree starts to grow it can be cut back and will become full , like a bush. The more you cut the tree the fuller it grows. Keep top cut back to no more than 5 feet. It will do well in a large planter.

Tips

Depending on what part of the world you live in, would depend on when it was time to safeguard your tree from the cold. If you keep in a big pot, wheel it inside  and simulate day and night, ie a closet  during winter months. You will need a grow light and a small fan. At night, turn off the light. Moringa trees from what I can see do not like artificial light, however grow lights simulate outdoors and UV rays.

 In the ground
If you plant your tree in the ground its best to plant as close to the house as possible away from plumbing of of course If you let the tree just grow , it will grow 40 to 60 feet and you can not reach the leaves
If it snows your your area, then planting a Moringa tree in the grown is a no go. It wouldn't last 10 minutes.
If you live in a area the doesn't snow and just get cold,  Christmas lights and blanket around the base should help. I have heard that works, but I have never tried it.

All in all , if you live outside a Tropical Zone TLC is required to grow a healthy Tree. After 1 year it will be some what hardy.

Well I hope that helps for those of you that would like to grow a Moringa tree and reap benefits

Thanks for reading

8 Top Benefits Of Moringa Oil

Over the years I have found that Moringa Oil, has proven out to be every thing science and health experts have claimed. Moringa Oil is very healing and is a natural moisturizer.

 Moringa Oil is made from the kernel of the Moringa Seed. The Moringa Kernel has also been proven to clean dirty water. To this day kernels are used to clean water in Third World Countries. More on this in another post later on
Point being , we know Moringa is highly nutritional and beneficial to humans as well has animals
I myself have seen dry skin stay moist and hydrated, some say their  hair has become healthier and more manageable . I have even witnessed it healing a diabetic ulcer over a 3 week period.  I am saying your results might very. No medical claims made here, but I have seen Moringa Oil do wonderful things.

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8 Top  Benefits of Moringa Oil

Anti-aging properties                                                 

•It rejuvenates dull, tired and aging skin.

•Antioxidants and nutrients help fight free radical damage that can cause skin tissue damage and lead to the formation of wrinkles.

•Moringa oil helps improve the appearance of wrinkles and prevents sagging of facial muscles.

•Plant hormones called cytokinins, which help promote cell growth and delay damage and destruction of skin tissues.

•Vitamin C stabilizes collagen and helps reduce fine lines and repair damaged skin cells.

Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties

•Moringa oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and has been used to treat and heal minor skin abrasions; minor cuts and scrapes, bruises, burns, insect bites, rashes, and sunburn and skin infections.

Acne & dark spot prevention

•Moringa oil helps clear blackheads and pimples. When used regularly helps prevent the reoccurrence of blemishes.

•Helps minimize dark spots from acne and hyperpigmentation.

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Tongkat Ali ( Sexual ) Benefits

Traditional Use and Health Benefits of Tongkat Ali

The name Tongkat Ali means “Ali’s walking stick" - it is native to Malaysia, lower Burma, Thailand, and Indonesia. The root is employed as a traditional remedy for the treatment of malaria, high blood pressure, fevers, fatigue, loss of sexual desire, and impotence. Tongkat Ali enjoys both a long history of traditional use, and a growing body of serious science corroborating its efficacy.

                

Tongkat Ali Benefits

Male Sexual Health

Tongkat Ali is a powerful herb that has been traditionally used for centuries as a remedy for age-related male disorders. Testosterone and other male hormones are known to decrease with age which can result in a condition known as "andropause" (also known as the male menopause). Symptoms can include lack of energy, a decrease in libido, increased body fat and mental lethargy.

Many studies show that this root contains compounds that stimulate libido, promote sperm motility and semen quality and support muscle growth - all effects that are attributed to an increase in testosterone. The hormonal support provided by Tongkat Ali can also increase male fertility by promoting normal sperm quality. This effect is backed up by a 2012 study of 76 men, only 35 percent of whom had normal testosterone levels. After one month of supplementation with Tongkat Ali, the number of men with normal testosterone levels had risen significantly to 90 percent.

A pleasant side effect of this increase in testosterone is a boost in sex drive, with it long being used in South East Asia as an aphrodisiac.

Female Sexual Health

Tongkat Ali's main benefits for women come from its ability to balance hormones, with common symptoms of hormone imbalance including; low sex drive, brain fog, fatigue and slow metabolism. With hormones playing a significant role in metabolism, Tonkat Ali's stabilising effect can help to maintain healthy metabolism, also preventing age-related weight gain.

When hormones are out of kilter this can play havoc with many bodily systems, especially in women - low energy levels being a common complaint along with fatigue. Tongkat Ali is a natural energy booster, with Asian communities using this herb for centuries for just this effect, alongside it being used to ramp up sex drive and boost testosterone levels (necessary for both male and female sexual health). It is also said to be helpful in increasing the sensitivity of women's erogenous zones, further adding to its libido boosting qualities.

Another side-effect of low hormone levels (especially testosterone), is an increased risk of osteoporosis - common in women over a certain age. As long as levels of magnesium, calcium and vitamin D are normal, Tongkat Ali's ablility to encourage serum levels of testosterone make this herb extremely useful for improving and maintaining superior bone health.

Athletic Performance

A natural side effect of the increase in testosterone provided by Tongkat Ali is that it can aid in the loss of body fat whilst boosting the ability to gain lean body mass. This will have an even greater effect if exercise is taken regularly.

A promising Malaysian study published in 2002 demonstrated that Tongkat Ali had the potential to improve lean body mass. In this double blind study, 7 men were given 100 mgs of Tongkat Ali extract each day with the other 7 participants being given a placebo for a 5 week period. The men in the Tongkat Ali group experienced a 5% increase in their lean body mass and a significant reduction in body fat.

Typical Use

300mg - 800mg per day (taking a few days off every week).

Folklore and History

Recognized in Malaysia as a national treasure, Tongkat Ali has a long history as a medicinal herb and has been used for centuries in Asia, especially Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.  Also referred to as Malaysian Ginseng, it is a small evergreen tree found in the jungles of Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

H. Burkill in his 1935 Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula notes that “Bedara laut,” (another name for Tongkat Ali), was used in an infusion as a gargle for bleeding gums, a draught for dropsy (broadly, fluid retention) and ascites (excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity, a complication of liver cirrhosis, or possible spontaneous life-threatening bacterial infection). The Medical Book of Malayan Medicine suggests a deep respect for the herb as an ingredient in polyherbal prescriptions as a “neutraliser of poison” and “bitter antidote.” The infusion is used for coughs, fever, and as an application for “caterpillar itch”—wounds caused by the bristles of the poisonous sea creature known as hairy sea-caterpillar or fireworm.

Constituents

Quassinoids,canthin-6-one

Alkaloids, -carboline alkaloids, squalene derivatives and biphenylneolignans.

Some of these constituents were shown to possess cytotoxic, antitumour, antimalarial, antischistosomal, anxiolytic and plant growth inhibition activities.

Precautions

Do not take if pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take if under 18 yrs.

Latin Name

Eurycoma longifolia

Also Known As

Longjack, Tongkat Baginda, Muntah Bumi, Petala Bumi

Origin
Malaysia, Indonesia

Parts Used

Root

About Lagundi

            

While visiting the Philippines, caught what seemed to be cold, all the symptoms of a cold anyway.
 Normally when I catch a cold each year, it slowly takes over my time and energy. Not to mention the irritability and pain that comes with a bad cold. I found myself a little worried I would end up in bed and lose a few days of a busy schedule. The whole thing made me nervous.

My Brother Ron Hawkins and I both came down with the same cold, so we headed out to find something Natural with would ease out coughing and sneezing.
We walked to the first Pharmacy we see and I asked the lady if she had something we can take for a cold. She said sure, she went over and brought capsules called Ascof.

The Pharmacist told us to take three times and day for 3 days.
I started right away.

The beginning the second day, I felt less irritation and had less mucus. So my cough was less frequent. The next morning I was ready for my 7th Capsule and even less sneezing and very little cough. On the fourth day  I forgot I had a cold.

Mangosteen Health Benefits

            

   

Nutritional Value of Mangosteen. Mangosteen is a healthy fruit which is rich in water, energy, protein, carbohydrate, and fiber. Essential nutrients such as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, copper and manganese are found in this fruit.

Healthy skin: It helps in maintaining healthy skin. The anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-allergy and antioxidant properties help in reducing the risk of various conditions such as skin inflammation, skin aging, eczema, allergies and bacterial infections. Research studies have been carried out to ascertain the various benefits of mangosteen for skin and one such study suggests that mangosteen has anti-skin cancer properties and has the potential of being an anti-skin cancer agent.

Healthy immune system: It is rich in various nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and xanthone which help in boosting the immune system. These nutrients protect the body from various health ailments that weaken the immune system.

Antioxidant properties: It is among the fruits that are known to contain powerful antioxidants that are useful to the immune system and the entire body. These antioxidants contain cell boosters that are referred to as xanthones which contain various properties that have medicinal value. This is why it is termed as a healing fruit which can be used to reverse the effects of diseases that are associated with common man.

Medicinal use: Mangosteen with its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties is beneficial as a medicinal drink and for quick healing of wounds. The leaves and bark of the tree can be mixed with other medicinal herbs and applied to the wounds for a faster recovery. The medicinal drink can be prepared by boiling the leaves and the bark of the tree.

Diarrhea and dysentery: Use of mangosteen is beneficial in stomach disorders as well. The mangosteen pericarp and peel are effective in providing relief from stomach disorders such as diarrhea and dysentery.

Menstrual problems: The roots of mangosteen also provide health benefits. Mangosteen root helps in regulating menstrual cycle in women.

Astringent properties: The bark and leaves of the mangosteen tree exhibit astringent properties and are beneficial in curing thrush or aphtha.

Cardioprotective effect: It may also be helpful in reducing the risk of stroke or myocardial infarction. Findings of a study indicate the cardio protective effect of mangosteen on antioxidant tissue defense system and lipid peroxidation during a stroke.

Diabetes: Diabetes is a medical condition that is also common in the modern society. Though it is manageable using prescribed medication it can be a health risk especially if adequate precautions are not taken. Mangosteen one natural remedy which is effective in managing and maintaining blood sugar levels in the body

Weight loss: Incorporating mangosteen in a diet may be effective in weight loss. The various nutrients found in mangosteen also ensure good health and well-being.

Why Bignay Is So Good For You

            

14 Reasons to Use Bignay:

Cardiovascular Disease

Bignay contains enormous amounts of flavonoids that are highly beneficial for the heart. Especially, catechins possess anti-ageing and anti-carcinogenic properties. They eliminate free radicals and improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system and protect the heart. It is also said to reduce bad cholesterol levels and improve good cholesterol.

Treats Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. The young leaves of the plant are boiled and used for treating syphilis since long

Urinary Tract Infections
The fruits of this plant are effective in treating urinary tract infections to some extent. It offers relief from infections, which affect our urinary tract.

Snakebite Remedy
In many Asian countries, bignay has been used to treat snakebites. It is a natural cure for snake poison. It is a very good alternative medication for snakebite. So if you find bignay around you when someone is bitten by a snake do not hesitate or think twice use it to save a life

Weight Loss
Studies suggest that bignay tea can help reduce weight effectively. It contains hunger suppressing properties and cholesterol reducing effects. Simply consume a cup of bignay tea 30 minutes before the meal. This will help you shed weight by preventing overeating.

Prevents Premature Aging
Cetachins present in the fruit combat diseases and free radical damages in the body. It also contains other antioxidants that help prevent premature aging and support our health. Antioxidants delay the formation of fine lines and wrinkles and keep your skin youthful.

Colon Cleanser
Bignay is a great colon cleanser. It detoxifies the body and eliminates toxins from the system. It is especially effective for removing toxins that are harmful to the colon. It improves digestion as well as assimilation and treats gastrointestinal problems.

Regulates Blood Pressure
Research has revealed that bignay fruit and leaf extract contains blood pressure lowering properties. It is extremely beneficial for people with hypertension. It lowers blood pressure and prevents various health issues caused due to hypertension.

Constipation
When consumed in good amounts, Bignay fruit has a laxative effect. Therefore, using it in a restricted way will offer relief to people suffering from constipation

Improves Immune System
The stimulating property of bignay helps in improving the metabolism level. Improved metabolism means fewer infections. Thus, the fruit helps in boosting the immune system.

Good For Liver
Bignay tea helps in decreasing the levels of SGPT (alanine aminotransferase) and SGOT (aspartate aminotransferase) thereby helping to keep the liver healthier.

Hair Growth
Bignay has a range of beneficial compounds like procyanidin B2 and flavonoids, which have well-documented benefits. The tannin has compounds that promote epithelial cell growth. Hence, acts as a hair growth agent.

Diabetes
Bignay has several medicinal advantages and helps in treating/controlling various ailments including diabetes. Diabetic patients can include bignay in their daily diet to control their blood sugar levels.

Sexual Related Problems
Bignay is used to treat sexual related problems. Studies have shown that the fruit when boiled and used is really effective in treating such problems.
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Ampalaya Benefits and Warnings

   

           

       Momordica charantia, known as bitter melon, bitter gourd, bitter squash, or balsam-pear, is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit

Amount Per 1 cup (58 g)100 grams1 cup (58 g)

Calories 20

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.1 g	0%
Saturated fat 0 g	0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg	0%
Sodium 8 mg	0%
Potassium 349 mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 3.9 g	1%
Dietary fiber 1.1 g	4%
Sugar 0.6 g
Protein 2.1 g	4%

Vitamin A	28%	Vitamin C	53%
Calcium	2%	Iron	3%
Vitamin D	0%	Vitamin B-6	20%
Vitamin B-12	0%	Magnesium	13%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Here are some of Ampalaya's Health Benefits

• Help to treat diabetes
• Help to treat hemorrhoid.
• Help to treat eczema, psoriasis, and skin rashes.
• Heal the minor wound quickly
• Help to treat burn injury
• Treat a chronic cough effectively.
• Help to treat diarrhea.
• Help to reduce fever
• Prevent parasite or worm infection.
• Keep the health of oral cavity.
• Good for healthy eyes.
• Help to control the blood pressure.
• Lowering the cholesterol.
• Protect the liver.
• Strengthen the bone.
• Support the system immune.
• Help to prevent anemia.
• Act as an antioxidant.

Important Links

More Information On Benefits About Ampalaya
Ampalaya Interactions - WebMD
Dosage of Bitter Melon for Diabetes

How Curcumin Helps and Prevent Treat Cancer

             

     
        Of all the various topics scientists have tackled in regards to the curcumin and disease reversal, cancer (of various types) is one of the most thoroughly researched topics. In the words of global authorities like Cancer Research UK,

A number of laboratory studies on cancer cells have shown that curcumin does have anticancer effects. It seems to be able to kill cancer cells and prevent more from growing. It has the best effects on breast cancer, bowel cancer, stomach cancer and skin cancer cells. 

A 2007 American study that combined curcumin with chemotherapy to treat bowel cancer cells in a laboratory showed that the combined treatment killed more cancer cells than the chemotherapy alone. 

States-side, the American Cancer Society states,

Laboratory studies have also shown that curcumin interferes with cancer development, growth, and spread. Researchers have reported that curcumin blocked the formation of cancer-causing enzymes in rodents.

Recently, curcumin has received a great deal of focus because of its ability to reduce tumor size and kill cancer cells.

Bottom line: Turmeric works incredibly well to help naturally treat cancer and is especially effective at treating breast cancer, colon cancer, and skin cancer.  For more information click on..... Dr Axe