Moringa will oleifera

The néverdier ( Moringa will oleifera ) (also called anamambo , moringa , morongo , or Horseradish-tree, Ben-oil tree, Drumstick-tree in English, Malunggay in Philippines and saijan as an Indian) which can measure up to 10 Mr. C' is a small tree is a Espèce of trees very useful originating in the north of the India and areas arid in general resembling the Acacia which resists the dryness well and has a rapid growth.

A multi-purpose tree

The Indian tradition of the Ayurveda indicated that the sheets of Moringa cured more than 300 diseases. Modern science confirmed this belief and added that this plant had in more one very important food value:

in India, Moringa is a food plant cultivated for its fruits, which are eaten cooked and exported fresh or out of preserve. With the the Sahel, the sheets of Moringa will oleifera are consumed like vegetable and those of Moringa stenopetala constitute the basic meal of the Konso people in Ethiopia. Nutritional analyzes showed that the sheets of Moringa will oleifera are richer in vitamins, minerals and proteins that the majority of vegetables. They can constitute a complete feedingstuff since they contain twice more Protéines and of calcium that the Lait, as much of Potassium that the Banane, as much of Vitamine has that the Carotte, as much of iron than beef or the lenses and twice more Vitamine C that a orange. Many programs use the sheets of Moringa will oleifera against the associated Malnutrition and its diseases (Cécité, etc).

moreover, the seeds of Moringa contain a Polyélectrolyte Cationique which showed its effectiveness in the water treatment (elimination of the Turbidité), to replace the Sulfate of alumina or others Flocculating S. the advantage of the use of these seeds is double:

substitution of flocculating agents imported by an easily accessible local product allows an important saving in currencies for the countries of the South,
this flocculating agent, contrary to alumina sulfate, is completely Biodégradable.

One can also extract from his seeds an interesting edible oil, in particular in Africa where much country misses edible oils, and a raw material interesting for cosmetic industry (Savon, perfume). A mixed use of the moringa, for the production of oil and flocculating agent, is possible because the Tourteau resulting from the oil extraction preserves its flocculating capacities.

its roots are used to produce a food condiment.

Of other potential applications of the moringa, like its use in the animal feeds, like vegetable Growth hormone, green Manure, in Phytopharmacology or as Pulp paper is the subject of many research.

Culture

Moringa can be in very arid zones like the Sahara, but he also likes the wet semi-tropical climates. Its very deep root enables him to do without water during several months. Its Senegalese name " Nébédaye" would come from English " Never die": when it is cut or that starts-up are burned by the sun, it pushes back at once with the first rains. It can be planted by sowing, in road repair or full field, or by cuttings. One can cultivate it in an extensive way for a production of seeds (seeds or production of oil) or in an intensive way irrigated for an optimal production of sheets (very nutritive) with a harvest every 6 weeks! It is a tree with very fast growth, up to 1 meter per month! Easy to plant, l'" Ananambo" , very widespread in five of the six provinces of Madagascar (Fianarantsoa, Toliara, Mahajanga, Antsiranana and Toamasina), plants itself by cutting. Its afforestation in mass contributes to the safeguarding of the environment and this tree appears an effective fire wall.

Production

Several organizations isolated active protein from the flocculating agent of Moringa to facilitate its use in the treatment plants of water but also for the Aquaculture of Algue S, the mills pulp, the cellars wine or the mining sector. The production and the use of Moringa under real economic conditions are being developed.

External bonds

Moringanews, global area network of people interested by Moringa (in French and English)
Moringa tree project one treesforlife.org
Moringa homepage
the tree which purifies water
Moringa one page Purdue University

Category: Moringaceae

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