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1 MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY MALLUNGAY Moringa oleifera, L The Tree of Life 1

2 MALLUNGAY Is known entire the world as MORINGA What Is Moringa? Can we eat Moringa? How many Vitamins and Minerals dose Moringa Contains? How many Antioxidants dose Moringa contains? Will Moringa provide our family nutritional needs, and help our family grow? Will Moringa save me some money by using It as a food additive? 2

3 What Is Moringa? Cont. Can Moringa help pay for my children school fees? What is the proper way to dry Moringa, Sun or Shade? Do we need the moringa market for income generating? Do You Really Know What Moringa Is? The ANSWER MAY SHOCK YOU, AND IT IS FREE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD. What Is A Balance Diet? The balance diet consist of four food groups. Proteins, meats, beans, and anything else which contains a proteins source. Vitamins and Minerals Carbohydrates, matooka, and any types of potatoes. Fats All of this is contained in Moringa 3

4 Moringa, The tree of Life Moringa is a supermarket on a tree! Imagine a tree in your backyard that will meet most of your nutritional daily needs. Purify your water and take care of your medical needs. Moringa Leaf Powder - The Superfood The Moringa leaf is comparatively an unheard name in spite of the fact that it has been found mentioned more than two thousand years before, and the World Health Organizations has been observing and utilizing the tree for more than forty years now as a cheap health supplement in the poverty-stricken countries the world over. 4

5 Moringa - Benefits : Increases the Natural Defenses of the body Provides nourishment to the eyes and the brain. Promotes metabolism with bio-available ingredients. Promotes the Cell structure of the body Promotes natural Serum cholesterol. Lowers the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Promotes the normal functioning of the liver and the kidney. Beautifies the skin Moringa Benefits (continuation) Moringa leaf boosts your energy in a natural manner, and is a remarkable source of nutrition. This energy promotion does not happen because of sugar, so it is lasts for a long time. Individuals ingesting it say that their ulcers are healed, tumors restricted, there are reduction in the arthritis pains and inflammations, controlled blood pressure, the skin problems are restored, and finally they have stronger defenses against diseases. 5

6 Moringa Benefits (continuation) Another property of the Moringa leaf is its soothing ability, because of which it can lower the blood pressure and promotes good sleep. It can also purify water since it has a detoxifying effect. Also a coagulant agent, Moringa can attach itself to hazardous bacteria and other materials, a process that is surmised to occur in the body too. The happy outcome is more sustained energy without any over-activity, balanced hormone and gland system, controlled blood pressure, and a rested nervous system. Additional Benefits Promotes energy Promotes proper digestion Acts as an antioxidant Takes care of the immune system of the body Promotes healthy circulatory system It is an anti-inflammatory Gives a feeling of general wellness Supports the normal sugar levels of the body. 6

7 The Market Place (continuation) The market will only come when the community knows all about Moringa, through the word of mouth. It is up to you to get the Moringa word out by, Explaining what Moringa is and how to use it, is the only way the Market will come to your village. As I said before, it has to start with YOU, and only then your market will come. This is why we all need to use this Moringa. The Tree of Life. 7

. Generate millions of jobs Increase incomes Utilize millions of

8 A second look at the Malunggay Philippines Department of Agriculture The crop that could Save a million lives.. Generate millions of jobs Increase incomes Utilize millions of marginalized lands Make the Philippines globally competitive Impact local and international market Attain socio-economic equity 8

9 All parts are useful Seeds Water purification Medicine Cooking oil Cosmetics Leaves and Pods Nutrition Lubricants Medicine Green Manure Plant Growth Hormone Flowers, Bark, Gum and Roots Medicine All parts are useful Food and Nutrition Malunggay, scientifically known as Moringa oleifera Lamk, is the world s most nutritious crop. Natural Nutrition for the tropics Church World Service and Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization ¾ THE IRON OF SPINACH FRES H 9

All parts are useful Food and Nutrition 17 TIMES THE ½ THE VITAMIN C OF CALCIUM & 9 TIMES THE PROTEIN OF MILK ORANGES 25 TIMES DRIE D 10 TIMES THE VITAMIN A OF CARROTS 15 TIMES THE THE IRON OF

10 All parts are useful Food and Nutrition 17 TIMES THE ½ THE VITAMIN C OF CALCIUM & 9 TIMES THE PROTEIN OF MILK ORANGES 25 TIMES DRIE D 10 TIMES THE VITAMIN A OF CARROTS 15 TIMES THE THE IRON OF SPINACH POTASSIUM OF BANANAS All parts are useful Moringa Oil Seeds contain 40% of oil, which can be used for oil extraction without reducing their effectiveness for water treatment Skin Care and Cosmetics Can produce an excellent massage oil because of good anti-oxidant properties with 4-5 years shelf life 10

11 All parts are useful Cooking Because of its high quantities of Oleic Acids (part of the Omega 9 EFA family), it is good in cooking and a replacement for olive oil; it is odorless to mild nutty flavor Water Treatment Has the ability to detoxify contaminated water for drinking and cooking All parts are useful Nature s Pharmacy Reported Medicinal Value for the ff. effects/conditions/disorders/diseases Anti-microbial/biocidal Asthma Cancer therapy/protection Circulatory/endocrine disorders (incl. anemia) Detoxification Digestive disorders Inflammation Immunity Nervous disorders Reproductive health General disorders/conditions 11

12 Harvesting Golden Green Backyard Farming Leaves, flowers and pods as cooking ingredients Malunggay seed powder as household water purifier Malunggay tree as living fence Leaves as natural pesticide, domestic cleaning agent 12

13 Backyard Farming All parts as natural medicines Leaves: good for headache, bleeding from a shallow cut, bacterial and fungal skin complaints, antiinflammatory, gastric ulcers and diarrhea, malnutrition Flowers: ideal for breastfeeding, urinary problems Pods: de-wormer, treat liver and spleen problems and pains of the joints, malnutrition, diarrhea Backyard Farming All parts as natural medicines Seeds: treat arthritis, rheumatism, gout, cramp, STD, boils, and urinary problems; relaxant for epilepsy Roots, bark, and gum: have the same medicinal value but are more concentrated 13

lubricating, cosmetics, aroma therapy, perfumes The Philippines can penetrate the international market Seed Producers

14 Commercial Planting Malunggay seeds for Moringa Oil Malunggay processed leaves for food fortification Malunggay dried leaves for animal feeds Other: Malunggay cake for water treatment and biofertilizer Seeds for Moringa Oil For cooking, lubricating, cosmetics, aroma therapy, perfumes The Philippines can penetrate the international market Seed Producers can amass a net income of approximately PhP 218, ,000 per PhP20/kg of seeds It has a potential to 14

Leaves for Animal Feed Fortification and Soybean Meal Substitution This

In the long-run, the country can produce meat and milk high in protein and

It can supply the demand in the local market and possibly the

Leaves Producers can have an estimated net income of PhP 1.

generate an estimated 10,000 jobs/3,000 has.

it can be utilized in fortifying sauces, juices, spices, milk, bread, and

15 Leaves for Animal Feed Fortification and Soybean Meal Substitution This can substitute half of the country s imports for soybean meal=us$120m. In the long-run, the country can produce meat and milk high in protein and low in fats. It can supply the demand in the local market and possibly the international market! Leaves Producers can have an estimated net income of PhP 1.43 Million per hectare/ PhP5/kg of leaves It has a potential to generate an estimated 10,000 jobs/3,000 has. for Filipinos Leaves for Food Fortification Given its nutritional value, it can be utilized in fortifying sauces, juices, spices, milk, bread, and most importantly, instant noodles. It can supply the local market. Leaves Producers can have an estimated net income of PhP 1.43 Million per hectare/ PhP5/kg of leaves It has a potential to generate an estimated 10,000 jobs/3,000 has. for Filipinos 15

16 Golden Green-derived products Golden Green-derived products Moringa Veggie Capsule Moringa Shea Balm Moringa Oil Water Treatment Agent 16

17 Farming Golden Green Adaptability tolerates a wide range of environmental conditions grows best between 25 to 35oC, but will tolerate up to 48oC in the shade altitudes below 600 meters are best, but can grow in altitudes up to 1200 m in the tropics prefers a well-drained sandy loam or loam soil, but tolerates clay. will not survive under prolonged flooding and poor drainage tolerates a soil ph (indication of soil acidity) of Source: DA-BPI 17

Propagation planted either by direct seeding, transplanting, or using hard stem cuttings seeds have no dormancy periods and can be planted as soon as they are mature stem cuttings of 45-150 cm long

18 Propagation planted either by direct seeding, transplanting, or using hard stem cuttings seeds have no dormancy periods and can be planted as soon as they are mature stem cuttings of cm long with a diameter of 4-16 cm can also be used as propagation material Source: DA-BPI Culture and Management Pruning should be trimmed to promote branching, increase yields, and facilitate harvesting Pest Management resistant to most insect pests and diseases, but outbreaks may occur under certain conditions. In such case, choose a pesticide that targets the specific pest causing the damage, and avoid pesticides that kill or inhibit the development of beneficial organisms and that last only a few days Source: DA-BPI 18

Harvesting and Handling For intensive leaf production: harvest green matter when plants reach a height of 50 cm or more (every 35-40 days), cut at a distance of 15-20 cm above the ground For pod

19 Harvesting and Handling For intensive leaf production: harvest green matter when plants reach a height of 50 cm or more (every days), cut at a distance of cm above the ground For pod harvesting: as food: harvest pods when they are young, tender, and green. They are eaten as green beans. Immature seeds can be used in recipes similar to green peas for oil or planting material: harvest pods when they are mature and spurting. Mature seeds appear in dark brown color. Source: DA-BPI What is the Indian mallungay or moringa? 1. The seeds were taken from the ancient village inside the International Crops Research Institute of the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) 2. It is now propagated at the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU). 19

20 What is the Indian malungay or moringa? 1. It is the same specie as the native variety. 2. They grow faster. 3. The leaves are fines and more palatable when cooked. 4. The fruits or pods are longer (70cm to 100cm) are fleshier. 5. There is a line that the fruits or pods are short and stout. What is the Indian malungay or moringa? 1. The survival rate of the stem for planting is very low, hence it is recommended that the seeds should be planted. 2. The plant starts flowering in six (6) months 3. The plants are very resistant to drought. 4. The plants cannot survive submerged conditions for one week. 20

21 What is the Indian malungay or moringa? 21

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23 The Mariano Marcos State University is also promoting SWEET SORGHUM for Food, Feed, Forage and Fuel 23

24 Acknowledgement Commission on Higher Education Department of Agriculture International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics THANK YOU Samuel S. Franco Associate Professor III and Scientist II Mariano Marcos State University Cityt of Batac, 2906, Ilocos Norte For more information, please contact: DR. MIRIAM E. PASCUA President Mariano Marcos State University City of Batac, 2906, Ilocos Norte 24

MALUNGAY: THE AMAZING TREE By: Mr. Victorio M. Amante

MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES AGRIBUSINESS AND COUNTRYSIDE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MALUNGAY: THE AMAZING TREE By: Mr. Victorio M. Amante Malungay (Moringa Oleifera) ) is a known but under appreciated