Have you heard of Moringa, the miracle tree?

Not well known in America, but used in many countries in the world, moringa oleifera is one amazing plant. In fact, perhaps like no other single species, this plant has the potential to help reverse multiple major environmental problems and provide for many unmet human needs. It originally came from Tamil Nadu in Africa. But you can now find it grown in many tropical areas of the world. IT can easily be grown in drought, on poor, damaged soils and can also help to reclaim them. Its seeds also contain oil that can be used as a source of renewable energy. It is truly amazing because it can be: * Eaten — all parts. Its high-quality oil can be used in cooking and its leaves can be consumed as a tea and as a nutritious substitute for milk. The leaves are an excellent source of protein and iron—you won't find that in many other plants. It has 7 times the vitamin C of oranges; 4 times the calcium of milk and twice the protein of yogurt. Many other vitamins and minerals are present—literally from A to zinc, and all the essential amino acids. It is grown in all countries of the world that have significant percentages of their population malnourished. It could save millions of lives. Used to purify polluted water, working as both a coagulant (for removal of turbidity) and as an anti-microbial. Extracts from its seeds can be used on a small or large scale as a low-cost, locally available alternative for water treatment chemicals. It is also used as medicine by native peoples to prevent or treat over 300 diseases. Additional scientific studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness for these traditional uses. We will be talking to Tassel Daly, who introduced me to moringa a few months ago, and showed me the amazing uses of moringa here (http://www.moringamama.com/nutritional-values/). Also Zija.net is another great resource for moringa-I may have a special guest talk about this site as well. Come join us - be amazed!