
Uses of Moringa
Different parts of the moringa plant serve different
purposes. The powder made from the leaves of the moringa tree can be used for
making a very nutritious tea. It can also be used for making medicines. Oil can
be extracted from the seeds of the plant which can then be used for cooking
purposes. It is used in cosmetics also as a skin care product.
Properties of Moringa
All of these applications have been made possible due to the
incredible properties of the moringa plant. The moringa plant is filled with a
range of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and other nutrients. The leaves and
oil of the moringa plant are rich in antioxidants and nutrients making an
excellent addition to any diet. When applied to the skin in the form of a
cream, moringa can act as an antiseptic due to its anti-fungal and
anti-bacterial properties. It is also possible to make capsules with the leaves
of the moringa plant. These capsules can give you a daily dose of essential
nutrients and antioxidants.
The Process of Making Moringa Capsules
It is quite easy to produce capsules from the moringa plant.
In fact, it is easy enough to make at home.
- Gather leaves from the moringa plant. You will generally require only a handful for making enough capsules. Do not remove the stalks
- Clean the leaves with water to remove any dirt or other impurities.
- While cleaning, examine the leaves to locate old and yellow leaves and any impurities. Remove them immediately.
- Hang the leaves by their stalks in a cool and dry area. You can cover them with a thin cloth to prevent dust from settling on the leaves. Let them dry for a few days.
- Determine if the moringa leaves are dry enough. If they are dry, the leaves will curl up and can be crushed with very little effort.
- Roast the leaves over a low fire for a minute or two. Keep stirring them while they are being roasted. Roasting will sanitize the leaves while reducing the moisture content further. It is easier to powder roasted leaves as well.
- Use a blender to powder the leaves. You can use a mortar and pestle or a fine sieve for the purpose as well. The powder should be very fine.
Pour the powder into empty
capsules. Empty capsules are made of gelatin and are sold by most
pharmacies and drugstores. Choose the size wisely.
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Gelatin capsules |
Did you know you can make moringa oil from seeds at the comfort of your home?
Do it yourself (DIY) Guide
Follow this do it yourself (DIY) guide to make the capsules.
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Get a capsule machine machine. Arrange the bigger machine part on a flat surface. You may put it inside a clean plate so as to avoid wasting the moringa leaf powder.
- Now put the longer empty capsules into the bigger machine part with the capsules open ends facing upwards. And the shorter capsules in the machine cover
- Next, pour a table spoon of the moringa powder into the base part of the capsule machine and slide card over the holes back and forth filling them.
- You may use a tamping tool to compact powder, and fill the machine base again. Repeat this until the capsules are fully filled with the powder.
- Now place the machine cover (containing the top half of the empty capsules) on the base. Place the machine on a hard surface, press down evenly until covers fit in firmly. Release pressure.
- Remove the cover. Formed capsules are now in the cover. You
may now depress top cover gently on both sides so as to eject filled capsules
from the machine. Now you have your wonderfully made moringa capsules so
simply.

You must maintain proper hygiene throughout the process. Use
rubbing alcohol to sanitize your hands before starting the capsuling process.
It is highly recommended that you use gloves during the process to ensure that
contaminants do not end up in the capsules. Being completely herbal, moringa
capsules can be enjoyed every day.
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Should i get any certificate to sell moringa in chennai?
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