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Moringa Tree: Side Effects & Uses for Cancer Treatment
Moringa tree extracts contain high levels of antioxidants that may be beneficial in the treatment of cancer. Studies show moringa tree extracts reduce cancer cell growth. Some mesothelioma survivors claim the herbal supplement has helped them.
Moringa is a plant native to India, but it is cultivated worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions. It is known for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Researchers show it could be used as a treatment for cancer, asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other diseases.
A 2017 study published in the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention found the extract from moringa leaves acts as an as anti-cancer agent that reduces cancer cell growth and promotes cell death in several cancers.
There are 13 species of moringa that range in size - from leafy shrubs to tall trees.
The most commonly harvested species, M. Oleifera, is a small, fast-growing tree used for centuries to combat many different ailments, including symptoms associated with a mesothelioma diagnosis.
However, there are no studies about its effect on mesothelioma.
Also known as Moringa Oleifera, horseradish tree, drumstick tree, ben oil tree and Benz olive tree. While the leaves are perfectly safe, consuming large quantities of the bark or pulp may be harmful. Do not consume moringa if you are pregnant, taking the diabetes drug sitagliptin or taking drugs that are substrates of the cytochrome P450 family of enzymes.
Nutritional Benefits of Moringa Tree
The 2018 National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference shows 1 cup of chopped moringa tree leaves contains:Protein: 2 gramsIron: 11 percent of RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)Vitamin A: 9 percent of RDAVitamin C: 12 percent of RDAThe high levels of antioxidants (vitamins C and A) help protect against cell damage caused by chemicals in the body, known as free radicals, which can play a role in the development of cancer.
Vitamin C helps the body maintain a healthy immune system, while vitamin A is essential for normal growth, vision and bone development. It can also help maintain mucous membranes that protect against infections in the respiratory and digestive tracts.
Moringa leaves also contain essential amino acids that can boost the immune system. This is extremely important while undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy. Drugs used during chemo can wreak havoc on the immune system, and the body needs a way to combat this side effect in order to fight back.
The National Institute of Nutrition's 1989 book "Nutritive Value of Indian Foods," shows a handful of moringa leaves contains: Seven times the amount of vitamin C in an orange, three times the amount of iron in spinach, four times the amount of vitamin A in a carrot, four times the amount of calcium in one glass of milk, three times the potassium in one banana, two times the protein found in regular, plain yogurt. There are many ways to incorporate moringa into your daily diet. Its leaves can be eaten fresh, cooked or crushed, and they can be stored as dried powder for several months without loss of nutritional value.
It tastes great in fruit smoothies. You can try combining passion fruit, moringa and honey for a tasty, nutritious snack. You can use the dried powder in a curry recipe and serve it over rice. It is also commonly used as a replacement for spinach in almost any recipe.
Moringa Tree Anti-Cancer Benefits
Not only is moringa highly nutritious, it also has beneficial medicinal uses.
In India, its leaves, fruit, flowers, seeds and roots are medicinal, especially as anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor medicines.
As moringa has long been recognized by folk medicine practitioners, scientists are beginning to research its anti-cancer properties.
The Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention in 2003 published a study in which researchers examined skin tumor prevention following ingestion of moringa seedpod extracts in mice. Results showed a dramatic reduction in skin papilloma and suggested that moringa has possible cancer-preventing properties.
Another study conducted in 2006 reported that a molecule found in M. Oleifera induced cell death in ovarian cancer cells grown in a lab. Based on these findings, researchers want to research if the plant has potential to treat this type cancer.
Research also shows the moringa tree may reduce the following common cancer symptoms:
Chest congestion
Cough
Diarrhea
Difficulty breathing
Fever
Joint pain
Headaches
Respiratory complications
Skin irritations
Sore throat
Weight loss
Because of the side effects of some cancer treatments, patients experience a loss of appetite, which can lead to malnutrition and severe weight loss. Malnutrition occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients.
This can negatively affect their quality of life, treatment response and survival. Moringa provides an easy way to meet your daily nutrient requirements without having to eat a big meal.
Keep in mind that treatment options affect people differently. As with any alternative treatment, it is best to talk with your doctor before adding moringa to your treatment regimen or diet. If you experience any side effects after using these alternative methods, you should seek medical attention immediately.
Moringa Tree Side Effects - Potential side effects of moringa include:
Alkaloids in the plant may lower blood pressure and slow heart rate.Moringa bark can cause uterine contractions.A chemical isolated from roasted moringa seeds causes cell mutations.Moringa tree extract may interfere with fertility.Moringa leaves increased risk of liver and kidney damage in rats.
Growing Recognition of the Moringa Tree
The researchers who published their findings in the 2017 study said there was "growing evidence supporting the promising role of moringa extracts as anti-cancer candidates."
The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations recognized moringa as the September 2014 Traditional Crop of the Month.
While the nutritional and medicinal value of moringa is becoming more well known, further scientific research and clinical studies are needed to provide further acknowledgement of this plant as a cancer preventive method.
I was first introduced to the "Tree of Life" in Jamaica more than 25 years ago.
My hosts were so proud to tell me about the "native Jamaican" plant with astonishing medicinal and nutritional properties.
It was the same story a few years later when I visited traditional healers in Peru.
In fact, no matter where my research took me - India, Bali, Africa, South America - everyone wanted ownership of this miraculous plant.
It's so revered, it's known in 82 countries by 210 different names. In the West, it's simply known as the moringa tree.
Moringa is unique among plants because almost the entire tree is edible - including the stems, leaves, and seeds. The leaves alone have a remarkably complete set of micronutrients, vitamins, and every essential amino acid, a combination otherwise only found in red meat.
Moringa also has more protein than any other plant - 28 grams per 100 grams of dry moringa.
Moringa Treats Many of the Most Feared Health Threats of Our Time
I've seen traditional healers use moringa to successfully treat everything from inflammation and skin infections to liver dysfunction and fever.
And today, science backs up moringa's power as a treatment for more than 300 conditions, including some of today's most common chronic diseases...
Diabetes: Several studies show that insulin-like proteins in moringa help lower blood sugar levels by improving insulin production or increasing the uptake of sugar into cells.1
Cancer: The leaf extract contains two flavonols, kaempferol and quercetin, that kill human tumor cells. It works by blocking the production of telomerase - but only in cancer cells. As you know, telomerase is the enzyme that determines how long your cells live.
Research shows moringa leaf to be effective against pancreatic, colon, and lung cancers. It also stops cancers caused by estrogen overload, like breast and uterine cancers.2
Stress and anxiety: Moringa leaves contain polyphenols, which act as a depressant on the central nervous system. It boosts levels of the brain chemical GABA, an amino acid that helps your brain and nervous system relax.3
Low libido: Leaves from the tree contain polyphenols, which may increase blood flow by increasing nitric oxide production. One study found that moringa seed extract relaxed the smooth muscle of the penis, allowing for further blood flow.4
Weakened immune system. Moringa is packed with all the nutrients your body needs to maintain a strong immune system, like vitamins A, B6, C, and E, as well as iron, calcium, and zinc.5
A Powerhouse For Your Prostate
At the Sears Institute for Anti-Aging Medicine, I've been using moringa to treat patients with prostate problems ever since I met Dr. Josiah Kizito. Dr. Kizito was an expert in natural healing, and one of Africa's most renowned herbalists.
Doctors will tell you that prostate issues are something that just happen with age. But your prostate should provide a lifetime of trouble-free performance.
The problem is that our modern, nutritionless diet lacks the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients your prostate needs to thrive. The diet your ancestors ate was full of prostate protectors called phytosterols.
Moringa is rich in phytosterols like stigmasterol, sitosterol, and campesterol. These gentle plant sterols protect your prostate gland's cell membranes, helping your prostate to continue to function normally.6
Phytosterols are also potent antioxidants. They can reduce inflammation and improve blood flow, which helps maintain healthy tissue in your prostate and urinary tract.
One study also showed that phytosterols decreased prostate cancer cell growth by 24% and induced apoptosis (programmed cell death) in prostate tumors by 400%.7 Another recent study showed moringa extract also significantly reduced benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - or swollen prostate.8
How to Make Healing Moringa Tea
Dr. Kizito had his patients rub moringa extract onto the skin of the prostate area. I suggest taking five drops under the tongue. Or, you can have a cup of healing moringa tea.
Ingredients:
2 tsps of moringa leaf powder
1 thin slice fresh ginger root
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Preparation:
Add to 8-12 ounces of very hot water.
Stir thoroughly and allow the tea to steep, covered for about 10 minutes.
To Your Good Health,
Al Sears, MD
Al Sears, MD, CNS
References:
1. Sanchez K, et al. "Effects of moringa oleifera on glycaemia and insulin levels: a review of animal and human studies." Nutrients. 2019 Dec; 11(12): 2907.
2. Sreelatha S, et al. "Antiproliferation and induction of apoptosis by Moringa oleifera leaf extract on human cancer cells." Food Chem Toxicol. 2011 Jun;49(6):1270-5.
3. Bakre AG, et al. "Studies on neuropharmacological profile of ethanol extract of Moringa oleifera leaves in mice." J Ethnopharmacol. 2013 Oct 7;149(3):783-9.
4. Thawatchai P, et al. "Moringa oleifera extract enhances sexual performance in stressed rats." J Zhejiang Univ Sci B. 2015 Mar; 16(3): 179-190.
5. Nfamb J, et al. "Immunomodulatory activity of methanolic leaf extract of Moringa oleifera in Wistar albino rats," J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2015 Nov 1; 26(6): 603-611.
6. Halling K, Slotte J. "Membrane properties of plant sterols in phospholipid bilayers." Biochim Biophys Acta. 2004;1664(2):161-171.
7. Von Holzt R, et al. "Beta-Sitosterol activates the sphingomyelin cycle and induces apoptosis in LNCaP human prostate cancer cells." Nutr Cancer. 1998;32(1):8-12.
8. Ishola I, Anunobi C. "Potential of Moringa oleifera in the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia: role of antioxidant defence systems." Med Princ Pract. 2017 Dec 17.
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