Description
A Moringa root was used by early Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians for
its therapeutic properties. It has higher nutrient quantities then
seeds and leaves, but it also contains some alkaloids and
phytochemical compounds that are powerful toxins. Consumed in large
enough quantities one of the toxins can paralyze the nervous
system, and cause death. So, we think that it is wiser to use
Moringa roots as a medicine than as a food. If you decide to use
roots as a food, remove the bark from the roots, because it is
toxic.
In some rural and tribal areas of the West Bengal province in
India, those roots are taken by women as permanent contraception.
It has been shown to inactivate or suppress the reproductive
system.
Moringa root has a taste similar to horseradish, so it could be
shredded and used as a condiment in the same way as horseradish
(small amount at the time). But the harvested roots from Moringa
Oleifera trees serve a lot of other purposes than cooking. Those
roots are used to create medicines, perfumes, natural pesticides,
fertilizers, animal food, cleaning agents, water purification.
Moringa Oleifera Roots are known for their antibiotic properties
and based on that, they are used to treat variety of conditions and
illnesses like Asthma, Circulatory / Endocrine Disorders, Digestive
Disorders, Gastritis, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Nervous Disorders,
Reproductive Health, Skin Disorders.
Some medical studies have been able to prove that some compounds in
Moringa Oleifera roots can be successfully used in ovarian cancer
treatment, as well as some hormonal propertyes to help with blood
glucose level and Thyroid problems.
