moringa

• moringa oleifera

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  • miracle, high margin
  • products
    • oil: extracted from seeds, used in cooking, cosmetics, and biodiesel
    • carbs: young pods and seeds are rich in carbohydrates
    • proteins: leaves, seeds, and pods are [[protein-rich], making it a staple food
    • medicine: bark used for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
    • cosmetics: oil used in skin care and hair care products
    • fuel: wood can be used as firewood
    • fertilizer: seed cake after oil extraction can be used as organic fertilizer
    • dye: leaves can produce a natural green dye
  • features
    • pioneer: can bootstrap biomes in arid and degraded soils
    • accumulator: mines minerals from deep soil: iron, calcium, and potassium
    • phytominer: able to clean soil of arsenic
  • layer: canopy, giant
  • type: tree
    • root: taproot system that penetrates deep into the soil
      • alkaloids
      • flavonoids
    • trunk: slender, soft wood, prone to damage from strong winds but grows rapidly
    • bark: smooth and light-colored medicine
      • tannins
      • saponins
    • leave: amazing for salad
      • proteins
      • vitamins A
      • vitamin C
      • vitamin E
      • calcium
      • iron
    • flower: white to cream-colored, fragrant, attracting pollinators such as bees
    • fruit: long, slender pods called drumsticks, containing seeds rich in oil and protein
    • seeds: round, oily, with water-purifying properties
      • oleic acid
      • sterols
      • tocopherols
  • environment: thrives in tropical and subtropical regions with full sun exposure
    • climate: arid to semi-arid climates; can tolerate drought but prefers warm
      • Sun: 650
      • No Sun Days: 30
      • Water: 1000
      • No Water Days: 180
      • Humidity: 55%
      • Fog Resistance: 30
      • Max Temp: 45
      • Optimal Temp: 30
      • Min Temp: 10
      • Wind Damage: cannot tolerate high-speed winds without damage
    • soil: prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils; tolerates poor and rocky soils
      • Soil Ph: 6.5
      • Soil Type: sandy loam, loam, well-drained soils
    • spacing: requires ample space to prevent overcrowding and to maximize sun
      • Good Neighbors: nitrogener such as gliricidia or calliandra
      • Bad Neighbors: plants with heavy root competition, like eucalyptus
      • Max Height: 900
      • Max Spread: 600
  • lifecycle
    • Longevity: 20
    • germination: seeds germinate quickly, usually within 5-12 days
    • seedling: young seedlings need protection from extreme sun and wind
    • mature: reaches in 1-2 years; rapid grower and can flower within 6 months
    • death: tends to weaken after 15 years but can be extended with pruning
  • operations
    • propagation
      • seeds are efficient
      • cuttings are more reliable
    • maintenance
      • pruning: every 3 months
    • harvest:
      • leave: can be harvested multiple times per year, dried, and powdered
      • pods: harvested when young for vegetable use or mature for seed extraction
      • seeds: extracted from dried pods for oil production or water purification
  • links
    • wiki
    • tokopedia
    • plantsofasia

  • chemical compounds

    • compound	part of plant	amount (approx.)	properties/usefulness
      vitamin a	leaves, pods	6,780 IU per 100g (fresh leaves)	antioxidant, supports vision and skin health
      thiamine	leaves	0.06 mg per 100g (fresh leaves)	energy metabolism, nerve function
      riboflavin	leaves	0.05 mg per 100g (fresh leaves)	energy production, antioxidant activity
      niacin	leaves, seeds	0.8 mg per 100g (fresh leaves)	supports digestion, skin health, and nervous system
      pyridoxine	leaves, seeds	1.2 mg per 100g (fresh leaves)	amino acid metabolism, red blood cell production
      vitamin c	leaves, pods	220 mg per 100g (fresh leaves)	immune-boosting, antioxidant
      vitamin e	leaves, seeds	16 mg per 100g (seeds)	protects cell membranes, supports skin health
      calcium	leaves	185 mg per 100g (fresh leaves)	bone and teeth health, muscle function
      potassium	leaves, pods	259 mg per 100g (fresh leaves)	regulates fluid balance, muscle contractions, and nerve signals
      magnesium	leaves, seeds	42 mg per 100g (fresh leaves)	muscle and nerve function, energy production
      iron	leaves, seeds	4 mg per 100g (fresh leaves)	oxygen transport, red blood cell production
      zinc	leaves, seeds	0.6 mg per 100g (fresh leaves)	immune system support, wound healing
      quercetin	leaves, flowers	100 mg per 100g (fresh leaves)	antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
      kaempferol	leaves, flowers	78 mg per 100g (fresh leaves)	antioxidant, may support heart and brain health
      chlorogenic acid	leaves	120 mg per 100g (fresh leaves)	strong antioxidant, may regulate blood sugar
      glucomoringin	seeds, leaves	70 mg per 100g (fresh seeds)	antimicrobial, anticancer
      moringin	seeds, leaves	50 mg per 100g (fresh seeds)	antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory
      moringinine	roots, seeds	trace amounts	potential adaptogenic and neuroprotective properties
      tannic acid	bark, seeds	30 mg per 100g (seeds)	antimicrobial, astringent
      saponins	leaves, seeds	45 mg per 100g (seeds)	cholesterol-lowering, immune-modulating
      leucine	leaves, seeds	4.3 g per 100g (fresh leaves)	protein synthesis, muscle repair
      lysine	leaves, seeds	2.6 g per 100g (fresh leaves)	essential for growth, tissue repair
      valine	leaves, seeds	3.2 g per 100g (fresh leaves)	energy production, muscle recovery
      methionine	leaves, seeds	1.4 g per 100g (fresh leaves)	antioxidant, precursor for important molecules
      oleic acid	seeds	72% of seed oil content	heart health, anti-inflammatory
      palmitic acid	seeds	6% of seed oil content	energy storage, cell membrane component
      stearic acid	seeds	8% of seed oil content	energy source, supports healthy cholesterol levels
      beta-carotene	leaves	3.7 mg per 100g (fresh leaves)	antioxidant, precursor to vitamin a

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