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An enterprising 73-year-old stroke survivor from Phakhao village in Xaythany district, Mr Osa Koukeomanivong, is using his own lessons learnt to make a variety of healthy products for the public from the amazing moringa tree.
Moringa, or botanically moringa oleifera, is a traditional Asian remedy believed to help treat and prevent diseases and is currently gaining popularity with its leaves and seeds used for making tea and other healthy products.
Mr Osa spent many years servicing buses and operating his own motorcycle repair shop but that all came to an abrupt end in 2012 when he suffered a stroke.
Part of his rehabilitation saw him rekindle an interest in gardening and the moringa trees growing in his yard.
This got him thinking about natural remedies using what was growing in his garden which led him to drinking moringa leaf tea.
After he began to feel better, and with the help of his daughter, he undertook more research on the internet about the health giving qualities of the remarkable moringa tree.
Many people believe moringa is a ‘super food’ that can help treat and prevent diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, anaemia, arthritis, liver diseases, and respiratory, skin, and digestive disorders.
Moringa contains significant amounts of vitamins A, C and E, along with calcium, potassium, protein, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants.
Some university studies suggest that moringa helps to reduce inflammation in the body, which can lead to chronic diseases. But moringa, especially the non-leaf parts of the tree, is not recommended for women during pregnancy.
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