Malunggay

Description

Malunggay is believed to have many benefits and its uses range from health and beauty to helping prevent and cure diseases. The benefits of malunggay include:

1. Protecting and nourishing skin and hair

Malunggay seed oil is beneficial for protecting hair against free radicals and keeps it clean and healthy. Malunggay also contains protein, which means it is helpful in protecting skin cells from damage. It also contains hydrating and detoxifying elements, which also boost the skin and hair.

2. Protecting the liver

Malunggay appears to protect the liver against damage caused by anti-tubercular drugs and can quicken its repair process.

3. Preventing and treating cancer

Malunggay extracts contain properties that might help prevent cancer developing. It also contains niazimicin, which is a compound that suppresses the development of cancer cells.

4. Making bones healthier

Malunggay also contains calcium and phosphorous, which help keep bones healthy and strong. Along with its anti-inflammatory properties moringa extract might help to treat conditions such as arthritis and may also heal damaged bones.

5. Protecting the cardiovascular system

The powerful antioxidants found in Malunggay extract might help prevent cardiac damage and has also been shown to maintain a healthy heart.

6. Helping wounds to heal

Extract of malunggay has been shown to help wounds close as well as reduce the appearance of scars.

Malunggay is an endlessly versatile vegetable and can be used in many dishes such as: malunggay and corn soup, in Tinola soup, ginataang kalabasa and malunggay, ginataang hipon with malunggay, chicken sotanghon soup with malunggay, malunggay pesto pasta, berry malunggay juice recipe, and many more.