A Must Read Moringa Success Story
It could be said without any doubt that the stage is now set for economic and health revolution in Nigeria by the power of moringa tree. Moringa also known as the Miracle Tree is a multipurpose plant, as the leaves, pods, fruits, flowers, roots and bark of the tree can be utilized. Moringa is a unique plant; experts have discovered that every part of the tree is medicinal and also an effective plant for the treatment of malnutrition in the third world countries. Moringa grows quickly in any tropical climate.
The leaves can be cooked, which looks like cooked spinach, or dried, ground over a screen for several days, and ground into a fine powder that can be added to almost anything as a nutrient supplement.
My Moringa journey started about two years ago, a friend introduced Moringa powder to me, based on my profession as a Food Scientist and I asked her how was it produced and the health benefits; she explained to me.
She got four seeds for me but left a warning that it may or may not germinate, I planted three out of the seed and ate one since she said the seed is also medicinal. Fortunately for me the three survived, I was very happy, I nurtured it throughout the dry season and it survived. Since she said it produces seeds, I decided not to touch it waiting for the seed to come out; meanwhile I went on the Internet to read about Moringa health benefits and how to go about the processing. I was amazed with what I saw and read about it, from there I was challenged and decided I’m going to plant and promote the use and health benefits of moringa to all the people around me.
Now the seeds I have been waiting for started coming out. I harvested lots of matured seeds from 2 trees still having some yet to be matured, and then cut the third one down using it for leaf production for my family consumption. Today the story has changed; I have established my moringa farm, made a lot of money from the moringa powder, seed, seedlings and consultation and you too can. Mrs. Oni, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria.