1. Moringa M y wish is that everyone will
understand the extraordi-
nary value of this plant for
humanity. Moringa contains hun-
dreds of substances—vitamins,
THE MIRACLE TREE minerals, enzymes, amino acids,
essential fats, and specific phyto-
Mark Mandela, Clinical Nutritionist chemicals (plant-derived), each
with clear applications in healing
T
here is an amazing tree that grows and nutrition. I have tried to
remain objective and impartial,
in Africa, India, and other almost unin-
although it is hard not to be excit-
habitable areas of the Earth, called the
ed and fascinated by Moringa...
Moringa oleifera. To feed the people living in You will come to understand why
these barren regions, it’s as if God picked this they call her a miracle tree.
one tree and packed it with just about every
— Monica Marcu, Pharm. D., Ph.D., Author of “Miracle Tree”
necessary nutrient and a “pharmacy full” of
natural medicines in bio-available form. With
its 90 nutrients, 46 antioxidants, 36 anti- The Moringa tree is working in remote areas to solve
inflammatories, and more, Moringa has proven to hunger and malnutrition. Could it work for us here
be the most nutrient-dense and enzymatically active too?
botanical known to man. Scientific analysis shows The Discovery Channel was so impressed with
that Moringa contains 539 beneficial bio-chemical the Moringa that it created a multi-million-dollar
activities. A few of these are listed below. documentary on the tree (a first in the TV industry).1
Moringa was recognized by the National In fact, watching this feature is what inspired
Institutes of Health as the Botanical of the Year for Kenneth Brailsford, pioneer herbalist and founder of
2007, and praised again this year. It is valued world- Nature’s Sunshine®, to start Zija International™. He
wide for its ability to treat over 300 diseases. It has wanted to bring Moringa to the world. Zija has for-
the ability to retain high concentrations of electrolyte mulated the Moringa leaf, seed, and fruit into a liq-
minerals, allowing it to stay internally hydrated in uid supplement that costs about $3 a day. My kids
the driest of conditions. Nations have honored it love the Smart Drink in its convenient, 5 oz. can.
with names that translate to: “Never Die,” and “The After doing a five-month clinical review of these two
Only Thing that Grows in the Dry Season,” “The products with Wanda Dyson, MD, we found that the
Manna Tree” and “Mother’s Milk.” This plant has powdered version in a single-use packet, the Smart
saved more lives in Third World countries than any Mix, had extra medicinal value. The company con-
other and is widely used by the Peace Corps. firms that the powdered version packs almost twice
It’s an unfortunate fact that our own “civilized” the amount of Moringa as does the can. You add
food supply no longer feeds us well nutritionally. 8–12 oz. of water, shake and drink it cold.
Our food is comforting, and tastes good, but as far as Dr. Russ Bianchi, one of the world’s top food sci-
our cells are concerned, too much of what we eat is entists, is the one who developed the Zija nutritional
over-processed, denatured and acidic, and ends up products. After more than 140 trials on his way to
depleting our bodies—robbing us perfecting this supplement, he now calls it his great-
rather than feeding us. We all need est achievement. “This organic, whole-food beverage
to supplement our diets in the is the most bio-available and nutritionally dense
most efficient and economical formula I have ever seen—bar none! For long-term
means possible.
~ Moringa oleifera ~
• Over 90 Nutrients • Packed with Vitamins & Minerals
• All the Amino Acids • Rich in Protein & Chlorophyll
• Rich in Essential Fatty Acids Omegas 3, 6 & 9
• 46 Antioxidants & 36 Anti-inflammatories
• 539 Medicinal Biochemical Activities
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2. juices. Also, while
Zija™ Moringa
the Moringa offers TESTIMONIALS
all the essential
amino acids (the BLADDER CONTROL &
building blocks of MARATHON TRAINING
protein) and more As an active and busy mother of five
non-essential children, I noticed I was constantly inter-
aminos, these fruit rupting my sleep with frequent trips to the
drinks offer little or bathroom at night. Since starting Zija, I now
sleep soundly through the night, with no
none. I like to say, interruptions and I awake fully rested.
We are all familiar with the suffering and death that malnutri- “Why settle for a Another advantage Zija gives me is, when I
tion causes around the world.These are the countries where
fruit salad when train for marathons, I am not fatigued dur-
the Moringa grows—almost exactly where malnutrition is at
you can have the ing my runs, I need less recovery time, and
its worst—right where it is needed the most.
main course?” my ankles don’t ache. Zija is wonderful!
—Sheri
Many foods and
health, there is nothing on the nutritional products have specific
market globally that gets any- WEIGHT TRAINING
bioactive ingredients, but they’re
where near Zija’s quality and I am 17 years old. I really like Zija and
nowhere near the array of medici- have enjoyed both physical and mental ben-
overall benefit.” nal, chemical activities found in efits. I like to weight train, and I have
As a clinical nutritionist for the Moringa. Here are just a few noticed a good change in my physique. I
25 years, I have studied other, of the 539 actions that Moringa only weigh about 115 pounds, but I can
more expensive, high-antioxidant now Dead Lift 270 pounds, Bench 170, and
performs for the body:
fruit blends on the market, like Squat 240.That’s more than my friends who
Antiulcer (9),Vasodilator (9), are bigger than me. My coach says that he
goji berries, mangosteen and açai Hypocholesterolemic (14), Antitumor has seen some real improvements.
berries. These berry drinks come (10), Cancer-preventive (19), Pesticide —Soloman
from a concentrate and are pas- (13), Antiviral (9), Hypotensive (9),
teurized, which kills most of the Diuretic (8), Fungicide (8), Antiseptic MY DAUGHTER’S BIPOLAR
enzymes and nutrients, and they (7), Hepatoprotective (7), Anti- My daughter was diagnosed as bipolar
need to be fortified with other asthmatic (6), Antiparkinsonian (7), many years ago. Her road in life has been
Laxative (5), Antiatherosclerotic difficult and a great challenge for me. She
(6), Anxiolytic (6), Hypoglycemic said that this morning, she woke up feeling
Gram for gram, (5), Antiherpetic (6),Anti- energetic and great. She said that for a very
the Moringa histaminic (5), Antirheumatic (5), long time her normal morning has been to
Antifatigue (5), Antimenopausal wake up depressed with a desire to go
delivers:
(4), Sedative (4), Antiprostatitic back to sleep.
(4), Anti-depressant (8), Cardio- What my daughter is experiencing is a
major breakthrough in her life. I asked her,
protective (8),Anti-osteoporotic
had her doctor prescribed a new drug? No,
(5)... and 345 more! not at all. A month ago, I gave her a box of
[See references to obtain Zija Smart Mix to try. I kept her supplied
the full list.2 ] with more Zija as she used it. A week ago, I
recommended that she increase her intake.
MORINGA It was Zija that brought about the change
AROUND THE WORLD for my daughter—a new start in life. I con-
sider that miraculous. —Larry T.
M oringa is known and
prized in 82 countries,
by 210 different names.
WEIGHT LOSS
After taking Zija for a couple of weeks
4x the Calcium of Milk Indigenous and ancient peo- people started telling me I looked better
4x the Vitamin A of Carrots ples, including the Roman, and asked if I had lost weight. I decided to
Greek, Egyptian, and Indian see if I had lost weight and to my amaze-
2x the Protein of Yog u rt ment, I lost 14 pounds. I have also been
3x the Potassium of Bananas (Ayurvedic), have used this
able to turn down the usual sweets that I
plant for thousands of years,
7x the Vitamin C of Oranges would eat on a regular basis.Thank you Zija
with known writings dating International.
3x the Iron of Spinach
back to 150 A.D. —Pablo
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3. COPD & ENERGY are expensive and inefficient. The
It is amazing that I am feeling so recovery of malnourished infants
healthy after being told I had Chronic can take months. We now have
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),
needing to use a nebulizer several times a
replaced these with Moringa, and
day, and Advair® twice a day. I now am we start seeing great improve-
almost completely off the nebulizer, and ments within 10 days.”
the Advair use is down to every other The Moringa tree is propagat-
day. If I continue to improve like this,
I think I may be off both of them soon.
ed from either stem cuttings or
Also, I am able to function physically seeds, and except for the bark,
around the house doing various jobs that which can be toxic, every part
need doing.Whereas before, I had a tough of the tree is edible. The tree is
time getting up the energy to do anything. pruned, not killed, for harvesting.
I still take short breaks, but that’s to be
It is fast becoming an important,
expected at age 73! The Moringa is
indeed a miracle tree. organically grown, cash crop for
My personal experiences prove it! developing countries.
—In good health, Larry B.
Moringa has the highest The young, tender, mustard-
protein ratio of any plant identi- favored leaves are eaten raw in
OUR DOG, CANDIE fied so far. Food scientists once salads, and cooked to make a
The vet said she might not make
believed that only soy had protein tasty spice. The cooked leaves are
it through the night. My husband said, also placed in soups and curries.
"Why not try that Moringa stuff?" I gave comparable to meat, dairy
or eggs. Now they have added The edible flowers taste similar to
her two oral syringes and she liked it. I
gave her two more, and she got up and Moringa to the top of that radish. The fresh or dried flowers
smelled her dog food.Then she practically very short list. Many consider or the young leaves can be used
grabbed her treats out of my hand. I gave
Moringa’s protein superior to soy, for tea. The immature pods are
her more and more. She gained her cooked whole or the seeds are
weight back, her eyes cleared, and she as it is more digestible and non-
allergenic. For use in the body, removed and cooked as peas.
was wagging her tail. My vet could not
believe it! But she was so cancer infested, animal proteins need to be digest- Mature seeds are roasted and
and we caught it so late. Still, we got an ed into their smaller, amino-acid eaten as nuts. Mature seeds and
extra month of quality time with her.
components. Moringa contains all pods are also pressed for their
Thanks from the bottom of my heart! rich oil. The roots can be ground
—Diane P.
20 known required amino
acids, including all 8 of the
SWEETS CRAVING & essential aminos found in
MUSCLE SORENESS meat. Moringa is one of the
few plants that contains all
At a recent Christmas party, the row
of desserts at the party didn’t look inter- 8. (Meat is a luxury most
esting to me.That was very unusual. It people around the world
took me several minutes before I made cannot afford.) The Omega
the connection to three days of taking 3 and 6 essential fatty acids,
Zija. Since then, my craving for sweets has
also hard to come by and
remained very low to nonexistent.
Frankly, I’m eating less and eating better deficient in most people,
just because my appetite has changed so are abundant in the
significantly. Moringa.
Next, after a heavy snowfall led to Amadou Ba, director of
two hours of snow shoveling for myself
and my neighbors, I realized I had no
a Senegalese African village
soreness. In fact, I still can’t believe it, health post, concurs, “We
but I sure do enjoy it! were all trained in the
In a little over five weeks, I’ve had Western solutions for treat-
many great improvements in my well- ing malnutrition with
being and physical condition, and that sure
whole-milk powder, sugar,
has improved my attitude, too. It’s been
amazing! vegetable oil, and peanut
—David F., Ph.D. butter. But these ingredients
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4. and used as horseradish. Moringa renewable, sustainable, and BLOOD PRESSURE & SLEEP
has no known impurities, and no biodegradable material for treat- Zija has helped me normalize my
adverse reactions have ever been ing global water supplies. blood pressure. And I am sleeping much
recorded. L. Fuglie, director of the better since I started drinking Zija.
The Moringa oil has more Church World Service in West —Lou
impressive Africa, found
ANTI-AGING & IMMUNITY
attributes than that powdered
I’ve received so many compliments
olive oil. It is Moringa leaves from even the first week I started drinking
used in cooking were more read- Zija. My clients and coworkers were telling
and to moistur- ily embraced by me my skin was looking younger and my
ize the skin. rural villagers hair looks healthier.The sides of my hair
that were graying have turned back to my
Because it won’t than other
original dark color. It’s due to Zija and
spoil or turn dietary aids or nothing else.
rancid, it is pharmaceuti- People tell me I always seem to be in
used as a pre- cals, and decid- an “up mood” and have great energy. Zija
servative, and ed to put it to has protected me from catching colds and
as a machine the test. After a flu even when others around me were
sick. I’m impressed with the anti-aging
lubricant even two-year pilot
and immune strengthening benefits. I am
for fine watch- project in the proof that the product works. —Ken
es. What’s left villages of
after the oil has Senegal, his
been extracted organization ENDORSEMENT by
from the seeds recently con- WANDA DYSON, M.D.
is called seed vinced the gov- n addition to its high nutritional value,
cake, used ernment to pro- I Moringa boasts an impressive list of
traditional medicinal uses by various
worldwide as mote Moringa
cultures around the world. Moringa has
feed to increase milk production as part of the national diet.
fought child death and disease due to mal-
in cows. The lack of Vitamin A due nutrition in Africa. Moringa, a near perfect
Lack of drinkable water is one to malnutrition causes 70% food, has a niche in staving off the current
of the world’s most serious of all childhood blindness. food crisis threatening more than 100
million people worldwide.
threats. Roughly 1.2 billion peo- That translates to 500,000
ple in developing countries sim- children going blind around the The launch of the Zija product is cur-
rently in its infancy. An amazing business
ply do not have access to clean, world every year. The Bethesda, opportunity is available. Over the past few
safe water, leaving them with lit- Maryland-based International Eye weeks, due to an overwhelming demand for
tle choice but to drink and wash Foundation is now using the product, I have not been able to keep
with contaminated water. This Moringa, with its high content it on my shelves. Zija is destined to assume
accounts for 80% of the world’s of beta-carotene, converting to its rightful place as a giant in the North
American and global marketplaces.
diseases! An estimated 25,000 Vitamin A in the body, to combat
A tree brought from the mind of God
people die from water-borne dis- childhood blindness. to the hands of man. I have personally
eases every day. Yet, a dash of Doctors are using Moringa to received many benefits from its use.This
Moringa can make dirty water treat diabetes in West Africa and is a product I believe in and endorse whole-
drinkable. When Moringa seeds high blood pressure in India. It heartedly without reservation. Enjoy Zija!
are crushed and added to dirty, can staunch a skin infection, feed
bacteria-laden water, they absorb livestock, and enrich the soil, NATIONAL INSTITUTES
the impurities. (This action is increasing the nutritional value of HEALTH (NIH):
replicated within our bodies as and growth of other crops. The March 2008 issue of the NIH
the seed cake binds to toxins in Dozens of humanitarian organiza- Record praises Moringa oleifera and states
the organs and intestines.) tions, including the Church that, “perhaps like no other single
Professor S. A. Muyibi, of the World Service, the Educational species, this plant has the potential
International Islamic University Concerns for Hunger Organiza- to help reverse multiple major envi-
of Malaysia, believes that Moringa tions, Trees for Life, and the ronmental problems and provide
seeds could potentially provide a for many unmet human needs.”
National Science Foundation,
July–August 2010 27
5. CHRONIC FATIGUE,
CONSTIPATION, ETC. Zija International™ is the world’s
My wife, Jennifer, and I were married in largest sustainable grower of
October of 2001. From our early marriage, organic Moringa. It owns millions
my wife knew that something was wrong of locally maintained acres in
with my health.There were some days that India, where climate is optimal for
I was so tired, I would fall asleep in my car the most nutritionally potent crop.
with it still running when I pulled into my
driveway after work. Many days, all I
seemed to have was the energy to work 8.Triggers the metabolism
and then sleep. (for fat burning and energy
Fast-forwarding now to May of 2008, production)
I am at 5’ 9” and weighing only 125 pounds. 9. Supports the immune system
(my low point had been 118 pounds.). I was
(through detoxification)
now facing many unpleasant realities in my
life. Some nights I would sleep as few as 10. Nourishes the eyes and
two hours or as many as twelve, and I brain (Vitamin A, serotonin)
would still wake up exhausted. I would then 11. Supports normal blood glu-
do office work for several hours and be cose (GTF) for hypoglycemia
totally exhausted and have to lie down. now produce and/or promote and diabetes, with plant hor-
Some of the health issues other than the use of Moringa in poverty- mones and fatty acids that
this chronic fatigue and insomnia I was
stricken areas. The World Health reactivate pancreatic insulin
facing included: constipation, painful joints,
blurry vision, irritable bowel syndrome, Organization (WHO) estimates 12. Promotes natural serum choles-
and memory loss (where I was not even that 80% of the world’s popula- terol (for heart and artery
completing thoughts when speaking). I had tion relies on traditional medi- health)
absolutely no sense of well-being! I also had cine (i.e., plants rather than 13. Promotes normal liver and
the urge to use the rest room as many as
drugs) for their primary health- kidney function
40 times a day.
I couldn’t find the help I needed from care needs.3 14. Normalizes blood pressure
my local doctor, so we decided to go to the (with nutrient hydrators and
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. In June of WHAT TO EXPECT vasodilators) and contains anti-
2008, we were at the Mayo clinic for many from Drinking Zija’s histamine and anti-spasmodic
days. After having them run many tests, from Moringa activities for better respiratory
blood work and seeing the urologist, and function
spending nearly $4,000 out of my pocket, 1. Over 90 vitamins, minerals, amino
acids and phytochemicals 15. Improves concentration, clarity
we were at the end of being able to afford
any more tests, with no solutions in sight.
of thought (nourishes the neuro-
2. 46 antioxidants, and 36 anti-
transmitters used to relay, ampli-
Many people were praying for my inflammatories, high chlorophyll,
health, and in August of 2008, my brother
fy, and modulate brain signals)
and hundreds of other medicinal
Jake introduced me to Zija.The very first activities. 16. Promotes deeper REM sleep
night I took Zija, I started seeing immediate (perfect blend or serotonin
results. I slept like a baby for the first time
3. Healthier blood circulation (rich
precursors), with improvement
in over 10 months! It’s now one month in Omega 3, 6 & 9 fatty acids)
of sleep apnea (breathing inter-
later, and my weight has gone from 125 to 4. Better overall cellular hydration ruption during sleep)
141 pounds, without eating any more than (perfect electrolyte balance of
I did previously. My energy is great and most 17. Increased nutrient uptake (due
potassium, magnesium and calci-
days, I can go without taking a nap. I can to increased hydration, high
um) and improved cell structure
now go to bed at 12 midnight and wake up enzyme activity, and balance of
at 7:00 am feeling refreshed. I’m forgetting 5. Better digestion (high enzyme amino acids and nutrient ratios)
far fewer things than I had prior to drinking activity, high mucous cleansing, less
18. Produces far lower lactic acid
Zija.The overactive bladder is healing, and I burping, bloating and acid reflux)
levels than eating animal protein
only need to use the rest room several and elimination (promotes intes-
(urea cycle support with argi-
times a day instead of 40! The constipation tinal flora)
and achy joints are gone. nine, ornithine, citrulline)
6. Enhances skin health (fatty acids
Now for the first time in seven years, 19. Stronger phase II liver detoxifica-
and sulfur amino acids), and
I feel relaxed, without tension, and I have a tion nutrients (sulfur amino acids
reduces the appearance of fine
wonderful since of well-being! I am forever and chlorophyll)
lines and wrinkles (increased
indebted to you, Mark, and to my brother 20.Active in reduction of harmful
for changing my life with Zija! hydration to skin cells)
bacteria and micro-organisms
—Jeremy 7. Provides a sense of well-being
(parasites, yeast, fungus, etc.)
(from complete nutrition)
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6. CONCLUSION The World Watch Institute 2. See contact info for Dr. Duke’s
reports that the number of Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical
M oringa may be the “new kid
on the block,” where mod-
ern science is concerned, but its
people who are “overfed but
undernourished” is at 1.2 billion,
Database with list of 539 medicinal, bio-
chemical activities of Moringa oleifera.
3. See contact info to receive a free PDF
healing presence in the world is now equaling those starving from presentation outlining the far-reaching
ancient and ongoing. It will con- lack of food. The Moringa tree global nutritional and medicinal impact
tinue to help starving and sick could provide real solutions to the of Moringa.
people whose lives are more des- ever rising “epidemics” of dia- 4. Other informative Moringa web sites:
betes, obesity, and the other www.treesforlife.org/our-work/
perate than ours... But what about our-initiatives/moringa
us here in the “developed” coun- degenerative diseases caused by
www.mobot.org/gradstudents/olson/
tries, nutritionally “starving” due nutritional deficiencies. In the moringahome.html
to our devalued and highly years ahead, we will be hearing a www.peacecorps.mtu.edu/resources/
processed food supply? lot more about this miracle-tree studentprojects/moringa.htm
superfood.4 www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/
proceedings1996/v3-002.html#Moringa
The
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Weight Maintenance REFERENCES:
• Natural Energy & Sports FOR MORE ON THE
Performance Enhancer 1. For a 16-minute excerpt from the
one-hour Discovery Channel feature on MORINGA “MIRACLE TREE”
• Moringa Nutrition with
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Zija Genm 2) The XM3 Caps are in a Moringa 3) As fat is broken down, the toxins
N E X T G E N E R AT I O N S K I N C A R E blend but taking a full daily stored in the fat are released for
• Cutting-Edge, All-Natural portion of Moringa in Zija’s processing and removal. Drinking
Organic & Pure! Smart Drink or Smart Mix, extra water and using Zija’s Miracle
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• 7 TREATMENTS: Cleanser, the 90+ nutrients from Moringa— detoxification.
Moisturizer, Moringa Mist,
Eye Serum, Masque, but without the calories. (There These statements have not been evaluated by
Anti-Aging Night Repair, are only 19 calories in one serving the FDA.These products are not intended to
& Medicinal Moringa Oil of Zija.) This safely activates diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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