First Vita Plus

Among the 5 power herbs in First Vita Plus is Moringa Oleifera, more popularly known in the Philippines as malunggay.

This species is one of the world’s most useful plants, and is known by these other names…

• Horseradish Tree (in English)
• Drumstick (in India)
• Benzolive Tree (Haiti)
• Marum (Thailand)
• Nebeday (Senegal) – means “never die”
• “Mother’s Best Friend” (East Africa)

It is the leaves of the malunggay plant that are used the most. Full of nutrients, low in fats and carbohydrates, and rich in minerals, iron and vitamin B, it is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases.

Moringa leaves help prevent 300 diseases. That’s why some have called it “The Miracle Tree.”

Gram for gram it contains:

• 7 times the Vitamin C in oranges
• 4 times the Vitamin A in carrots
• 4 times the Calcium in milk
• 2 times the Protein in milk
• 3 times the Iron in spinach
• 3 times the Potassium in bananas

Vitamin C strengthens our immune system and fights infectious diseases, including colds and flu.

Vitamin A acts as a shield against diseases of the eyes, skin and heart, diarrhea and many other ailments.

Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth, and helps prevent osteoporosis.

Proteins are the building blocks of our bodies, and are made of amino acids.

Iron is essential for transporting oxygen from the lungs to our body’s cells. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, which can cause fatigue and decrease immunity. Iron helps fuel brainpower.

Potassium helps muscles contract, and keeps the nervous system working properly. Potassium also aids in managing blood pressure.

Medical Qualities of Moringa / Malunggay

• DETOXIFICATION – Studies have shown Moringa’s ability to remove hazardous material from water.
• ANTIBIOTIC – Moringa is used as a tropical treatment for minor infections. Its antibiotic property is identified as Pterygospermin, a bacterial and fungicidal compound.
• DIABETES – an extract has been shown to be effective in lowering blood sugar levels. It is believed to have a stabilizing effect on blood pressure and is used to treat anxiety.
• ANTHELMINTIC / PURGATIVE – able to kill intestinal worms.
• LACTAGOGUE – believed to increase a woman’s milk production. Can do much to preserve the mother’s health and pass on strength to the fetus or nursing child.
• DIURETIC – aids in urination.

The power made from fresh Moringa leaves seems to provide a long-lasting energy boost when used regularly. People frequently report having much more endurance in their work, at home and at play.

Nutritional value help boost the immune system of people living with AIDS. It’s an all-natural source of nutrition that could also help people with HIC and AIDS live longer and healthier lives.

It is prescribed for malnutrition and sometimes prescribed for anemia.

Leaves are used as remedy for diarrhea, dysentery and colitis.

If you have a wound, try crushing some malunggay leaves and drip their juice onto the wound. By the following day, you will notice that the wound has dried.

Few people intentionally plant malunggay, but if you look around the Philippines you’ll see the malunggay plant or tree practically sprouting up everywhere.

Malunggay is such a hardy plant. If you stick a malunggay trunk in the ground today, by tomorrow you may see some leaves already sprouting. It survives in practically any type of soil, and thrives all year round.

Moringa or malunggay is just one of the power herbs in the First Vita Plus natural health drink.