The Role of Moringa oleifera to Attain the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 2 Worldwide
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The Role of Moringa oleifera to Attain the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 2 Worldwide

“In Sustainable Development Goal 2, the UN has sought to abolish both hunger and malnutrition by ensuring the continuous supply of sufficient, wholesome food enabling people to shift towards adopting healthier, well-balanced diets. “In addition, it calls for the establishment of new ways to reduce current food wastage, farming in a manner which conserves biodiversity…

Extracts of Moringa oleifera Showing Inhibitory Activity against HIV-1
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Extracts of Moringa oleifera Showing Inhibitory Activity against HIV-1

Description: This study explores the claims by herbalists in Africa of the medicinal value of Moringa oleifera for the treatment and management of HIV/AIDS. It was said by these traditional herbalists that Moringa had improved the quality of life and reversed the progression of the disease. The Conclusion: “In this study, M. oleifera Lam. leaf…

The Potential of Some Moringa Species for Seed Oil Production
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The Potential of Some Moringa Species for Seed Oil Production

Over the last decade there has been increased interest in Moringa seed oil from Moringa oleifera for its potential for food and industrial purposes.  However little research has been done on the oil potential from other Moringa species, which is the purpose of this study.  The other species covered in this study are M. peregrina,…

A New Water Treatment System Using Moringa oleifera Seed
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A New Water Treatment System Using Moringa oleifera Seed

“The ultimate goal of this work is to evaluate the effectiveness of Moringa seed powder as a coagulant using a lowcost water treatment for semi-urban and rural dwellers in Bauchi State, Nigeria.” CONCLUSION: “Application of plant coagulants such as Moringa oleifera is highly recommended for domestic water purification in Nigeria, where people are used to…

Quality Management of Moringa oleifera for the Food Industry in Europe
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Quality Management of Moringa oleifera for the Food Industry in Europe

“Moringa oleifera Lam. is a remarkably fast growing tree and highly valued plant due to its exceptional nutritional content. It grows in many tropical and subtropical regions… (and) can be grown under harsh conditions in hot, humid, and dry tropical and subtropical regions. The tree can produce substantial nutritional quality even under marginal conditions. “The…

The Role of Moringa as a Nutrient Rich Food for World Poverty and Malnutrition
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The Role of Moringa as a Nutrient Rich Food for World Poverty and Malnutrition

“We live in a world where poverty and malnutrition are major problems in many countries. Poverty is a major cause of malnutrition. This overview reviews the role of moringa as a nutrient dense food and collaboration between the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), the Global Horticulture Initiative (GHI) and the World Vegetable Center in…

Production and Processing of Moringa by Irénée Modeste Bidima
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Production and Processing of Moringa by Irénée Modeste Bidima

This is an easy-to-follow guide on Moringa oleifera with illustrations.  You will learn how to: Grow moringa from seeds and cuttings; Cultivate and maintain moringa; Control pests and disease; Harvest moringa; Process the various parts of the moringa plant – leaves, seeds, flowers, stems, bark, etc. Market moringa; Cook with moringa (recipes).

Exportation of organic products to Europe
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Exportation of organic products to Europe

“Exporting certified organic products to Europe is an important issue for African food supplements producers, because most of their competitors in this market sell organic products (spirulina, wheat grass, noni juice). The text below is a summary from a FAO document entitled “World Markets for Organic Fruit and Vegetables – Opportunities for Developing Countries in…