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Malunggay : The Miracle Vegetable

“Malunggay” in the Philippines, “Sajina” in the Indian Subcontinent, and “Moringa” in English, it is a popular tree. Many Asians use the leaves of Malunggay (Sajina) like spinach and also the fruit it produces as a vegetable, like asparagus. It only used to be known as a vegetable for lactating mothers. But new scientific studies say that malunggay’s medicinal and market possibilities.

Touted by scientists as a “miracle vegetable,” malunggay has been promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the past 20 years as a low-cost health enhancer in poor countries around the globe.

Malunggay trees are generally grown in the backyards. The small, oval, dark-green leaves are famous vegetable ingredient in soup, fish and chicken dishes. Scientifically, called ‘Moringa oelifera.’ this vegetable, despite its legendary potentials, is still relatively unknown.

“The sale of all forms of vitamins, minerals, and health supplements is a big business,” points out Moringa Zinga, an American company that promotes and sells malunggay products in capsules. “If you are a company selling hundreds of nutritional products, why would you sell a product that will wipe out all your other products? This is true for the pharmaceutical industries as well. These industries would rather that the general public remains ignorant about the moringa leaves.”

According to the Biotechnology Program Office of the Department of Agriculture, the malunggay has been found by biochemists and molecular anthropologists to be rich in vitamins C and A, iron, and high density lipoprotein or good cholesterol.

Due to its high calcium content (four times the calcium in milk), lactating mothers in the Philippines are often advised to consume malunggay leaves to produce more milk for their babies. The young malunggay leaves are being boiled and drink as tea.

Malunggay leaves are loaded with nutrients. Gram for gram, malunggay leaves also contain two times the protein in milk. Likewise, it contains three times the potassium in bananas and four times the vitamin A in carrots.

Health nutritionists claim that an ounce of malunggay has the same Vitamin C content as seven oranges. An important function of vitamin C not known to many is its being an antioxidant. In fact, it has been recognized and accepted by the US Food and Drug Administration as one of the four dietary antioxidants, the others being vitamin E, beta-carotene and selenium. (A dietary oxidant is a substance in food that significantly decreases the adverse effects of harmful chemicals).

There are more health benefits. Vivencio Mamaril, of the Bureau of Plant Industry, told a national daily that in India, malunggay is used in treating various ailments. A 2001 study in India has found that the fresh root of the young tree can be used to treat fever. Asthmatics are advised to drink the infusion from the roots of the plant.

Tender malunggay leaves also reduce phlegm and are administered internally for scurvy and catarrhal conditions, while the flowers are used to heal inflammation of the tendons and abscesses. Unripe pods of malunggay are also reported to prevent intestinal worms, while the fruit also prevents eye disorders.

Other studies have shown that eating malunggay fruits can lead to higher semen count. This is good news for men who are having problems in siring children. They can now count on the malunggay to cork its magic on them.

Because of its nutritional content, malunggay strengthens the immune system, restores skin condition, controls blood pressure, re.ieves headaches and migraines, manages the sugar level thereby preventing diabetes, reduces inflammations and arthritis pains, restricts the growth of tumors, and heals ulcers. This information comes from Dr. Kumar Pati, an Indian doctor who is an expert in natural medicine.

The “next big thing” in Philippine agriculture. That is how the agriculture department considers malunggay. Malunggay can save lives, increase incomes, generate millions of jobs, utilize vast tracts of idle agricultural lands, make the Philippines globally competitive, impact local and international market, and help attain socioeconomic equity,” explained Alice Ilaga, director of the DA’s Biotechnology Program.

Besides being sold in the public market as a vegetable, is there really a market for malunggay products? “The Philippines is currently in the midst of developing the local market for malunggay and its products,” said a statement released by Biotechnology Program, which aggressively aims to develop the agribusiness potentials of various crops as part of the government’s poverty-alleviation program. “Despite being behind other countries such as India and Nicaragua, the Philippines’ malunggay industry is on its way to becoming a global competitor.”

In a press statement, Ilaga reported that the Nutrition Center of the Philippines is setting its sights on fortifying different types of food. “Given its nutritional value, it can be utilized in fortifying sauces, juices, milk, bread, and most importantly, instant noodles,” Ilaga says.

According to Ilaga, a multinational food company reportedly has expressed keen interest in putting up a processing plant in the Philippines for this purpose. “A noodle company is also eyeing malunggay for bio-fortification of noodles as part of its commitment to support the program to fight malnutrition, which is prevalent in the countryside,” she added.

The seeds of malunggay contain 40% oil, which is considered excellent massage oil. As part of its program to promote biotechnology, the agriculture department has strategically positioned itself for the commercial planting of seeds for malunggay oil production.

“The Philippines can penetrate the international market in producing malunggay oil from its seeds using advance technology to extract oil from enzymes,” Ilaga disclosed.

One local company that is leading in malunggay production is SECURA International. After entering into malunggay production for more than a year, it expects a bright future for the malunggay industry.

In an interview with a news dispatch, SECURA president Danny Manayaga admits that for the country to really take advantage of the market, it should first ensure that there is enough supply to support it. “‘The market is developing, but up to now, we still don’t know the extent of this market because we have not yet defined our capacity to produce malunggay,” he disclosed.

“We are involved with contract growers from different towns all over the country such as Valencia in Negros Oriental, Masinloc and Botolan in Zambales, Alaminos and Infanta in Pangasinan, and Bamban in Tarlac, which accounts for 150 hectares of our malunggay supply for our current market but it is not enough to sustain the demands for other products such as moringa oil,” Manayaga said.

SECURA needs at least 20,000 hectares to be able to support the available market for malunggay products. Currently, it is involved in processing dehydrated malunggay leaves to produce tea and as an additive to other medicinal plants to produce herbal tea. “This is the only active market that is running for malunggay now,” Manayaga said.

Unknown to many Filipinos, malunggay has the ability to purify water. “The crushed moringa seeds can clear very turbid water,” said Dr. John Sutherland, of Leicester University’s Department of Environmental Technology. He added that powdered malunggay seeds are appropriate for water purification in rural areas of tropical countries.

Planting malunggay trees can also help stabilize soil and contribute to fight against deforestation. The malunggay tree is highly resistant to drought and needs little care. It is fast-growing and lives for average of 50 years. Each tree can produce approximately 10,000 seeds a year. It also makes an excellent fuel and fertilizer.

A tropical species, malunggay can tolerate temperatures up to 48 degrees Centigrade, but 15 degrees to 35 degrees Centigrade is considered best. It grows in areas with annual rainfall of 760 to 2250 millimeters.

Is planting malunggay profitable? According to Ilaga, for a hectare of malunggay, the estimated net income per year is P150,000.

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88 Responses to “Malunggay : The Miracle Vegetable”

  1. russell drinkwater Says:
    December 22nd, 2008 at 10:32 pm
    I have 12 malungay seedling growing where I live in queensland Australia. They are approx 4 weeks old and are healthy, growing vigorously in a heavy clay based soil. I planted these for my wife who is pinoy. I hope to have 2-3 dozen seeding trees this year as I plan to sell the seeds and seedlings. There is strong interest in this country for malungay as a dietry supplement/tonic/immune system booster. Seeds in this country sell for approx $1 aus or between 32-40 pesos depending on the exchange rate. Seedling or cuttings can fetch $25 or 1000 pesos once well rooted. Seedlings are getting supplementary water as we have little rainfall in this country. Cheers Russ.
  2. Gerrah Xenia June B. Catiel Says:
    January 26th, 2009 at 2:22 am
    Good day to you Madam . I am Gerrah Xenia June B. Catiel, 17 years old. I am from the Philippines and I am studying in Southwestern University,one of the schools here in the Philippines. I am taking up Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2nd year student. As a nursing student Madam,we have this subject SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY. During our final exam this coming March of 2009 Madam, our teacher required us to email a researcher or a professor who have different research regarding any matter. This made me think to go on your website and search for a professor that would help me regarding this matter. When I visited your website I found your name. Would it be alright to you Madam if i ask you a copy of any of your new research? I really need your help Madam because March is fast approaching. Would it be alright Madam? I am really begging for your help Madam. I would be very thankful with all my heart Madam if you help me regarding this project. I would be glad also Madam if you will email to me a copy of your research.

    Thank you Madam for spending your time in reading my email. I am really hoping for your reply on my email to you Madam as soon as possible. Thank you very much Madam. May God bless you Madam and your family.

  3. admin Says:
    January 26th, 2009 at 7:27 am
    @Gerrah, you may try to reach Dr. Alice Ilaga using this number +63-9178439538
  4. Gerry Quindara Says:
    March 17th, 2009 at 5:34 am
    Dear Madam:

    I am into small scale mining operations and mineral trading in the last eight (8) years and has travelled to almost every mineable corner of the Philippines. In those visits, I usually take notice of vast idle lands abandoned after the minerals are extracted. Leaving communities and its inhabitants without an alternative source of income. This made me harbor the idea of vegetating these idle lands. I cannot however decide what to plant with the economic viability in mind. Until I heard about the Malunggay promoted in DZMM by no less than former Senator Joey Lina. That made me browse in the internet and came across your site.

    For a start, I would be glad to discuss and explore possibilities how our company (I am at present its President and CEO), a mining and mineral trading outfit, can be your partner in the planting, nurturing, and marketing of the Malunggay. I intend to use idle and abandoned mine sites previously operated or contracted by our company. Thank you very much and may we hear from you soonest.

    GERRY

  5. Art Almeda Says:
    March 30th, 2009 at 11:55 am
    Where can I buy seeds of malunggay seeds, we are planning to feed it to our milking goats. Thanks ART
  6. Jun Corpuz Says:
    April 1st, 2009 at 6:53 am
    Can Mallungay leaves and/or sticks be fed to commercial pigs??? In case of yes as an answer, what would be the best way of feeding the same to the growing pigs? in what amount of feed should it be administered? Can it be given directly after taking it from the Malunggay plant? Please do advise the expected effects and its benefits in terms of the pigs health and growth?
  7. JakeErkens Says:
    April 4th, 2009 at 5:16 am
    Wow, this is very beneficial since the Philippines usually does not have that many sources on the internet about it’s agriculture. This will surely benefit me in my environmental challenge of the Philippines project. I will make sure to site and give credit. This has all the information I need for like my whole project.
    Man, I have to go out in this poor like squatter area and talk about malunggay’s effects in a biological way…i’m so excited! Oh my, I’m getting into to this..maybe it won’t be that bad…
    Hey madam, I will report to you in like a month and tell you my overall grade on this project, and give my appreciation and thanks.
    Do you mind sending me your e-mail because I would have to meet, or somehow interview like a professional or a person who knows a lot about the topic I’m researching.

    Many thanks and God bless,
    Jake

  8. Jam Samonte Says:
    April 11th, 2009 at 12:24 am
    Good day madam! I really apreciate this “malungay”/ Moringa medicinal attributes and farming potentials to market a huge demand overseas. We are about to acquire a 1.6 hectare farm lot in Tarlac and planning to venture on calamansi farming and will probably add this “malungay” plants at the farm. Thanks for the ideas! God bless you mam and a blessed holly week.
  9. Momoy Regodon Says:
    April 16th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
    Hello everyone. The Alabat (Quezon) LGU is embarking on a large-scale malunggay planting on our vast idle lands. We have the plan (the whole works) sorted out, and only need the malunggay seeds to start. But however hard we tried, contacting virtually all government agencies connected with malunggay, we couldn’t find the seeds. Perhaps one of you could help? Secura Int’l, the company that buys malunggay seeds for P10 per kilo, does not want to sell seeds to us. Since we are desperate to have malunggay seeds, we are willing to pay a premium price for up to 500 kilos of seeds (or more, if the price is affordable). Those who have the seeds (or know someone who does) feel free to contact us at +63-928-781-6784 (voice/text) or email at alabat.livelihood@yahoo.com.ph. Thanks a million!
  10. AILEEN LLANDELAR Says:
    May 22nd, 2009 at 6:39 pm
    HELLO! ANYONE INTERESTED TO BUY MALUNGGAY SEEDLINGS? Please contact 0905-6653084
  11. Ervin Says:
    June 17th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
    AILEEN LLANDELAR Says:
    May 22nd, 2009 at 6:39 pm
    HELLO! ANYONE INTERESTED TO BUY MALUNGGAY SEEDLINGS? Please contact 0905-6653084

    To: Ms.Aileen,

    Kindly give me your email address,I will be in contact with you beacause I am interested to buy malungay seedlings as well as seeds.It is expensive to me if will call your mobile beacause I am currently working in Dubai,UAE.

    Thanks and Regards,
    Ervin Rellin

  12. chandra Says:
    June 28th, 2009 at 3:50 am
    Hi i am chandra from India, In India this Malunggaya is very cheap vegetable where we can grow this tree in even in dump yard also, By seeing this web site i really feel that in internation market demand is there, if any one want to export / Import this Malunggaya leaves or Muunngaya vegitable in english we call it as Drum stick pls contact me to my Email ID : chandra.alreem@gmail.com.
  13. jerald c moneva Says:
    October 13th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
    Im very fond of growing malunggay and lemon grass at home. Lemon grass and malunggay make a good vegetable soup.It is really good for health especially if you miss your meal because you can take malunggay soup with lemon grass to relieve your suffering stomach. I can mass produce both and even let the malunggay bear fruits so that i can gather seeds which are good for ulcer. Malunggay seeds can also be grown. It is also good for lactating pig and goats but NOT during the conception of the mother pig and goat. It can cause them miscarriage or if not physical deformation of the kids and piglets. malunggay soup is even also good for breastfeeding mothers. It is very rich in pottasium, seven times richer than banana.. Likewise, lemon grass is also a good tonic drink and for people who are suffering hypertensions, however extra careful and adequate information of how to take is necessary because it might also cause severity of the hypertensions. Probably, it is not poven medically but i say, there are local information that needs no medical prescription. It is totally safe since it is natural… But too much is not advisable because anybody can faint with its strong odor especially if fresh herbal medicine from malunggay and lemon grass are taken for the first time ..If there is anybody who would like to synthesize malunggay and lemon grass for tonic, supplementary diet…for a new commercial product, i can supply. just give me the details on how would like to deal it with me. I have a hectare of land where i can plant them both since they dont compete for each other.. you can email me at moneva_4@hotmail.com.(Consolacion, Cebu Philippines)
  14. george Says:
    November 30th, 2009 at 11:13 am
    mam,
    what company here in the philippines can i distri-bute our malungay products
    i hope you can help me god bless
  15. ANNABETH C.BAUTISTA Says:
    January 1st, 2010 at 12:07 am
    Thats quite amazing stories but BELIEVABLE…
    I f anybody out there wanted to be partner or wanted to be captalist in my properties…
    you are welcome!!!im looking for patners to develop my properties here in palawan.
    pleae contact me:09395601200
    and my email add:ann_bith@yahoo.com
    HAPPY NEW YEAR OF 2010!!!
  16. Genaro A. Talens Says:
    January 5th, 2010 at 1:51 am
    I experience already the miracle of the MORINGA leaves when I was in Philippines, now I am working at Saudi Arabia and suprisingly I saw a tree at our villa where we attend church service, up to now I used MORINGA up to now. I am interested in planting MORINGA tree, How or what is the procedure in planting MORINGA tree, hope to hear from you. Thank you very much and MORE POWER…
  17. Momoy Regodon Says:
    January 7th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
    Mr. Talens, email me at alabat.livelihood@yahoo.com.ph and I’ll send you complete information on how to plant malunggay (commercial scale planting).
  18. constantino llandelar jr Says:
    January 8th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
    we have same surename just wondering you may be my relative i live in u.k. england god bless and happy new year
  19. Ibrahim Mensha Says:
    January 15th, 2010 at 12:25 am
    Dear Sir,
    Gold Investment

    I am a spokesman of Akwatia Community in Eastern Region of Ghana, the largest gold producing area of Ghana in West Africa. As earlier discussed, we have after a long court case won our right over a Gold Concession and have been in a small-scale mining business for the past nine months. We presently have a quantity of 250kgs of Alluvial Gold Dust of 23+ Carats purity and selling at a very reasonable price.

    We need a direct buyer abroad who can buy the commodity and possibly go into partnership agreement with us, as to front us and also acquire the necessary modern mining equipments to improve our mining capacity and skills. You will be needed to come to Ghana and visit and inspect our mining site for appropriate measures to be put in place while we make shipment preparation for the 150kgs on ground.

    Two delegates (an associate and I ) will be going back with you along with the commodity so that you can pay us after assay report and smelting over there. Please write me urgently on this email address: (moudabduk@yahoo.com) if you are eligible and interested. You can equally call me on phone for us to talk : +233-540708887 .

    Yours truly,

    Ibrahim Mensha
    Telephone +233-540708887

  20. kate Says:
    January 21st, 2010 at 4:39 pm
    hi sir/madam im a 1st college student and we have this thesis about malunggay.I would like to ask if you can lend me a person that we can interview about malunggay those who are using malunggay as their medecine.asap

    thank you for your time

  21. Henry Miguel Luigi T. Filoteo Says:
    February 14th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
    dear maam/sir

    i am henry a 4th yr high school student, and i have this some sort of an investigatory project about making our own feed, as i have seen, the mallungay contains lots of good stuffs and therefore i included it as 1 of the ingredients of our feed. the problem is that, we are obliged to pass a bibliography about the author and now i am having problems of finding the date of publication, and place of publication. can anyone help me pls.

  22. Nelcar C. Llano Says:
    February 17th, 2010 at 4:42 am
    we sell malunggay powder and capsule
    prices of products
    malunggay powder= 1000 pesos per killo

    malunggay capsule= 5 per capsule

  23. Nelcar C. Llano Says:
    February 17th, 2010 at 4:45 am
    we sell malunggay powder and capsule
    prices of products
    malunggay powder= 1000 pesos per killo

    malunggay capsule= 5 per capsule

    call or text CP#:09183491095

  24. Dr. Herminigildo S. Villasoto Says:
    February 19th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
    February 20, 2010

    You are conducting a training for Malunggay Production and Processing because, we are interested for our community partner in Masalipit, San Miguel Bulacan.

    By the wa I am the Head of Community Development of College of Arts and Sciences, Arellano University, 2600 Legardda, Manila.

    PLease e-mail me.

  25. Momoy Regodon Says:
    February 23rd, 2010 at 9:23 pm
    To Dr. Herminigildo Villasoto: Not sure to whom you addressed your request to email you (email address also not provided), but should you wish us to show you how malunggay is planted (wide scale), cared for, and processed, we certainly have the know-how and resources to do so. Since you are connected with Arellano Univ, perhaps we can meet this coming Saturday Feb 27th after five in the afternoon as I would be in PUP Sta. Mesa for a whole-day MPA conference. Should you wish to pursue this matter, you may email me at alabat.livelihood@yahoo.com.ph or voice/text at 0928-781-6784. Other readers out there who may also like to try the training may touchbase with us at the given email address and/or mobile number. Thanks and have a good day.
  26. Hanna Says:
    February 24th, 2010 at 2:45 am
    Hi, I’m hanna from negros and I’m graduate of BS computer science, actually I’m making a research about the malunggay as a dietary supplement and if it’s possible to fight against breast cancer. Any response would be accepted thanks.
  27. louie sonugan Says:
    March 17th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
    hi gerrah, louie ni..
  28. louie sonugan Says:
    March 17th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
    hi madam, does malunggay good for curing pimples?im louie sonugan from iligan city..
  29. marilyn castolo Says:
    March 17th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
    Good day. I am from San Francisco Ubay Bohol. Nag-uumpisa po ako ngayon sa pagtatanim ng malunggay, meron po kasing mga nakatuwangwang lang na mga lupa sa mga kamag-anakan ko, gusto ko po sanang idedeliver ito sa mga factories na ang main source sa products nila ay malunggay. if ever marami na po ang aking matatanim na puno, pwde nyo po bang ipaalam nyo po sa akin kung saan ko pwedeng ibenta ng maramihan. nag-uumpisa din kami ng family ko sa pagtatanim ng ampalaya, ganun din ang hinahanap ko, kung sino ang pwde kong magiging buyer.
    thanks, i hope na dito namin makikita ang matagal na naming pinangarap na merong income kahit papaano, kahit sa bukid lang po kami. eto po ang cell number ko at email address, marcastolo@yahoo.com.ph or lnrmnm@yahoo.com. maraming salamat.
  30. marilyn castolo Says:
    March 17th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
    eto po pala ang cell number ko, 09186061912, thanks
  31. Momoy Regodon Says:
    April 16th, 2010 at 4:22 am
    To Marilyn Castolo: Malunggay’s dried fruits are bought by Secura Int’l to be processed as bio fuel (very low price though, P10 per kilo) while dried leaf powder are purchased by pharmaceutical companies and sold as vitamin supplement in capsules or as tea. Eastmed Pharmaceuticals is one that buys leaf powder at P400 per kilo. Dried leaves are also ground into powder and utilized as pansit bakery and personal-care products. There are practically hundreds of products that could be derived from malunggay. You can Google search malunggay so you could find what those products are plus addresses of malunggay products buyers. Good luck.
  32. richard armstrong Says:
    June 12th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
    I live in so. arizona usa i have a poted plant how can it live
  33. jen Says:
    June 19th, 2010 at 7:02 am
    what a great information ive got… now i can
    work on our s.i.p now
  34. Mark Timothy Severino Says:
    June 22nd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
    Gud day! sa mga interested mag start ng palntation ib bicol… may lupa ako binibinta P50/m2 or less mga 7.5 hectars agricultural land in sorsogon city… Txt me 09096166195 or email me at marktimothy5891@yahoo.com.ph
    the familly is in need of monney kasi…
  35. rolando cimafranca Says:
    July 3rd, 2010 at 4:04 am
    chairman ako ng kooperatiba dito sa bulacan, nag po-produce kami ng organic farm products .we are looking for buyers of powdered malunggay,lemon grass,oregano,saluyot and etc.You can also order us powdered of malunggay,lemon grass and oregano in capsuled form. Nagbebenta rin kami ng organic chickens.send your inquiry to:rolandocimafranca@yahoo.com or tex me at 09179191341
  36. edwinB Says:
    July 4th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
    what company here in the philippines can i distri-bute our malungay products so i can disseminate this to all interested individual here in our municipality.
    i hope you can help me God Bless. I am from Pilar, Cebu, Philipines
  37. Malony Mallari Says:
    August 1st, 2010 at 11:31 pm
    We sell Instant Malunggay Cream Soup with Power Veggies. Just empty one sachet to a cup of freshly boiled water. The Nutritious Powder Mix can also be used to enhance fried rice, egg omelets and viands. Please email me at marcelomalony@yahoo.com
  38. Malakas at Maganda Says:
    August 20th, 2010 at 8:21 am
    To all interested malunggay stakeholders,

    We are a company engaged in the development of malunggay based health and wellness products. Please check our multiply account for details and contact us how we can help you in your requirements with malunggay materials(planting materials, technical services{farm management and maintainance}, raw materials distribution and the likes…check us out at http://www.malakasmaganda09.multiply.com or call us at 470.7227

  39. Paul Mateo Says:
    August 28th, 2010 at 2:20 am
    Hello… I am into making malunggay powder and capsule. Interested email me…. mateopaulmarking75@gmail.com
  40. Bessie Lampano Says:
    September 28th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
    For those interested in learning more about malunggay, I hope you could join a workshop seminar of the MFI Farm Business Institute on “Investment Opportunities in Malunggay” Oct. 14- 15, 2010 which will cover topics from nutritional benefits of malunggay, nursery establishment and management, plantation establishment and management, production costs and return, and simple household processing of malunggay. There will also be a hands-on activity in Calamba and field trip in Batangas. For more information, email fbi@mfi.org.ph or call 632-0756 to 67 local 251.
  41. S.Prakash Says:
    September 30th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
    Dear Sir/ Madam,

    Greetings from M.S.S. Asan Exports, India.

    We are one of the leading Exporters of 100% Natural

    Herbs and GMP & ISO 9001: 2000 Certified Herbal Products.

    We offer good quality of Moringa seeds, Moringa leaves, Moringa

    leaf powder, Moringa capsules.

    We can supply any bulk or small quantities with competitive price.

    We can also export many medicinal herbs as per your specification.

    For more information kindly feel free to mail us.

    Waiting for your reply.

    Best regards,
    S. Prakash
    October 1, 2010.

    Our Concern Details :

    M/s. M.S.S ASAN EXPORTS
    12/1 Melaratha Veethi,
    Nagercoil – 629 001.
    Tamil Nadu, India.
    Phone : +91 4652 225621 / 227422
    Fax : +91 4652 224373
    Mobile : + 91 9486356569 / +91 9443402767
    Email : healthygroups@gmail.com & asanexports2000@gmail.com
    Website: http://www.mssasan.com & http://www.zigmaherbals.com

  42. CarmelJ Says:
    October 2nd, 2010 at 2:08 pm
    I am happy to read this article because i learned something new about Malunggay, something I was not aware of before. I always like malunggay and it is a delicious vegetable, and there is something in the taste that I thought very nutritious. And it is very easy to grow too.
  43. randy Says:
    October 21st, 2010 at 6:29 am
    a good formulation and combinations of malunggay(moringa oleifera), saluyot (corcorus olitorius), uray or kulitis (amaranthus spinosus), talbos ng sili(capsicum frutescens) and talbos ng kamote (ipomoea batatas) makes the amazing and very effective product
    with tons of testimonials from users… for inquiries pls contact mr jandusay +6309087018808 or at email rljandusay8@yahoo.com
  44. CarmelJ Says:
    October 23rd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
    I prefer to eat vegetable fresh especially Malunggay mixed with fresh fish, just add tomatoes and onions and a tiny bit ginger.
  45. sebastian Says:
    November 6th, 2010 at 9:07 am
    I have a vast track of land that is currently used as a cattle ranch and i would like to convert a part of it to planting medicinal herbs on a contract growing venture would you be able to recommend some parties who may be interested? please contact me at tinpalanca@yahoo.com
  46. lyn Says:
    December 11th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
    how true that malunggay leaves absorb toxic materials from the environment?
  47. dhany bueno Says:
    January 15th, 2011 at 11:18 am
    Good day, I’m Dhany from Mayantoc, Tarlac. I Just want to ask which is more preferrably and better to plant, the seeds or seedlings or the stem/bark of the malunggay tree? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Thank you and more power.
  48. Dorothy Salvedia Says:
    January 19th, 2011 at 9:41 am
    I just want to re-post this question because I have the same. Thanks for the answer!

    # lyn Says:
    December 11th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
    how true that malunggay leaves absorb toxic materials from the environment?

  49. Timmy Arandela Says:
    January 21st, 2011 at 5:18 am
    Hi to all,
    Last Jan.14,2011 ,our College ,Central Phil.University College of Agriculture ,Resources
    7 Environemntal Studies together with our Alumni Assn & Farm Systems Inl.Org sponsored the 1st CPU Balungay Seminar.Their were sixty (60) participants coming from private & public institutions.Our topics were Prouction ,Processing & Utilization of Malungay ,(Capsule making),CPU Nursery Trials of 17 Moringa Varieties & Herbal Soap Processing.Speakers were Dr.Manny Palada,Prof.Hope Patricio,Tim Arandela & Shyla Cabaluna.If you’re interested to contact any one of us ,just e-mail me @ tnda@yahoo.com.

    Thank you.

  50. Rhennel Dequina Says:
    January 23rd, 2011 at 8:22 pm
    Mam/Sir:
    My father owns more or less 4 hectares of upland farm here in Olongapo City, Philippines while his neighbor also have wide vast of upland farm. They are interested in Malunggay Contract Farming and would want somebody or an organization providing free seminars for poor communities like them. We are looking for the following:
    1. buyer or anyone interested to lease the land for agricultural purposes
    2. Malunggay contract buyers
    3. Business partners
    4. other possible agricultural business

    You may contact me at 0917-343-5319 or email me at rhennel.dequina@yahoo.com

    Thank you!

  51. stephany Says:
    February 17th, 2011 at 6:42 am
    hi i am planning to plant malunggay on all of properties here in mindanao. i need help in where to sell them? also i want & interested to manufature anything made of malunggay please email me stephanybaanno@gmail.com
  52. stephany Says:
    February 17th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
    HI IT’S ME AGAIN STEPHANY THIS MY CORRECT EMAIL ADD
  53. stephany Says:
    February 17th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
    stephanybanno@gmail.com or mon_banz@ahoo.com
  54. Abz Says:
    March 28th, 2011 at 7:38 am
    Hi, what are the requirements if we want to become a malunggay contract farmer? We have a 1-2 hectare farmland in Mindanao near Pagadian City.

    thanks

  55. Momoy Says:
    March 28th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
    Abz, you may contact Secura International. They buy malunggay seeds at P10 per kilo (2010 price). If you are producing leaf powder, there are many buyers – Eastmed Pharmaceuticals is one. Simply checkout the Internet for more.
  56. Venus Farms Says:
    March 29th, 2011 at 1:39 am
    I am interested in malunggay farming. Where do we sell? I am here in Lanao del Norte. Can you send me necessary info on selling this produce?
    dionisiovenus@yahoo.com
  57. Abz Says:
    April 18th, 2011 at 2:49 am
    Hello Momoy,

    Thanks again for the update. BTW, is this still a feasible business to undergo? I went to DA Main office and they said that maluggay oil for biofuel is not feasible and that there’s already an oversupply of leaves in the market today as it can be grown any where (according to SECURA)

    your comment is much appreciated.

    Thanks again

  58. Felix Baray Says:
    April 24th, 2011 at 6:56 pm
    Yes, malunggay is a poor man’s food. It is very nutritious, low cost or can be acquired by just asking it free especially is rural areas.
  59. Felix Baray Says:
    April 24th, 2011 at 6:57 pm
    Yes, malunggay is a poor man’s food. It is very nutritious.
  60. Timmy Arandela Says:
    May 9th, 2011 at 5:07 am
    More crop per drop!To all farmers & entrepreneurs:
    We are sponsoring a whole day Seminar on Drip Irrigation here in CPU College of Agriculture,Jaro,Iloilo City on May 13,Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.Registration Fee is P600/pa inclusive of snacks,luch,materials & certificate.This is sponsored by our CPUCA Alumni Foundation,CPUCARES,Farm Systems Intl.Org *& in cooperation with Juan Tong Agri Ventures .For more details pls.call CPUCARES office at tel 033-3291971 local 1096 or e-mail mpalada@gmail.com or text 09196185508.
  61. roberto a. sabido Says:
    June 13th, 2011 at 7:08 pm
    Good day!at present i have 6,000 mature moringa(malunggay) trees in a 1 hectare property in lumban,laguna…and will expand planting to fill up the additional 4 hectares in the same area.as of now,i can provide Leaves for sale and huge number of Stem cuttings also for sale at reasonable prices.seeds will be available in due time.Anyone interested can reach me at my contact number–09235337903…God bless!
  62. roberto a. sabido Says:
    June 14th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
    …you can also e-mail me at treborsabido@yahoo.com for other details regarding the matter above about malunggay.thanks!
  63. Joan Says:
    June 20th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
    I would like to ask if there is any way to remove the leafy taste of malunggay. Especially with dried powdered malunggay, most people may not like its taste. So adding it to staple foods even with seasonings to be eaten may be very difficult. I would like to know if we can improve the taste or at least make it tasteless to be more acceptable?
  64. MaLongerLife Says:
    June 24th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
    the leaves if properly dried with an MC of 7.5% or less has a nutty flavor not the leafy one.you might as well dry it further @joan .To all moringa growers we need to tie up in order to have a market force.All interested parties especially in Luzon may email me at turalvo@yahoo.com
  65. Felix Daray Says:
    June 30th, 2011 at 5:50 pm
    I am a regular eater of malunggay. I’s nurtitiuos among all leafy vegetables. Of course, I plant in my backyard.
  66. Felix Daray Says:
    June 30th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
    I am a regular eater of malunggay. I’s nurtitiuos among all leafy vegetables. I tried it for salad and tea drink.
  67. Rebecca Roberto-Nuneza Says:
    August 2nd, 2011 at 12:34 am
    This is a true story that happened to me. It was in 1995 when I had my first heart attack in manila. I was a professor in Central Colleges of the Philippines that time. I was rushed to UERM and thank God I survived from that attack. I was 35 years old then. I was still in the hospital when the patient beside told me to take mallunggay seeds as a tablet. Desperate to be healed immidiately, I followed that lady. I took malunggay seeds together with my heart medicines. I was really eager to be well that time because my visa was approved ..I will be teaching in Brunei!!!!!!!!!. To make the story short. After 1 month after my heart attack..I flew to Brunei to work as a teacher. I have 1 plastic seeds of mallunggay with me. The customs were not yet strict then. I continued to take the seeds I think for about 5 years. Whenever I go home to the Philippines, I will make sure that I have some seeds with me. If I feel that I am palpitating..I will take the seeds. God’s blessings..andito pa rin ako sa Brunei..still strong!!!!!!! talagang maganda ang buto ng mallunggay..linisin lang ang buto tapos, pipiin gaya ng bawang..then gawin nang maintenance. I hope this will help others who have some illnesses..especially heart problems..!
  68. Rebecca Roberto-Nuneza Says:
    August 2nd, 2011 at 12:36 am
    Dagdagan nyo pa ng green barley powder..matindi rin ang effect!!!!!!!!
  69. Joan Says:
    August 3rd, 2011 at 1:00 am
    @MaLongerLife, thanks for the info regarding MC. So now I have to know the MC of the malunggay powder I’m using. Can you suggest a simple way to determine MC? Also one thing I notice and is also a given fact is that malunggay powder has bitter taste. Can I do something to remove or at least minimize its bitter taste?
  70. romeo gaco Says:
    August 10th, 2011 at 5:44 am
    panu po kung magbenta ako ng malunggay dried leaves cnu po ang kokontakin ko.
  71. MaLongerLife Says:
    August 10th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
    @Joan Theres no simple way of determining the MC content. to be sure, you have to make use of a moisture meter.thats the only way you can measure it exactly.but based on my experience as soon as its britle from the drying process you can turn it into powder. Pan roast it to minimize the bitter taste prior to making it to powder
  72. Dr.chung Says:
    October 27th, 2011 at 6:50 am
    Good day!
    I looking for malunggay powder. 400P/kg. 200kg/month. who will selling call me P!
    0916-430-5575 and e-mail: sunkyosa@gmail.com
  73. Mrs.Esperanza Carinan Says:
    November 14th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
    We wish to offer you a parcel of land of 20,000 hec at a very minimal amount of P10.oo/sq meter. This land is suited for your malunggay production project. If interested pls let me know your postal address & tel number to discuss this. Thank you

    Mrs.Esperanza Carinan
    02-8080771
    0918-2235167

  74. elmer licup Says:
    November 15th, 2011 at 1:52 am
    i have malunggay plantation, i can harvest the leaves every two(2) months, you can email me licupelmer@yahoo.com if you need supply. thanks
  75. Leticia Co Says:
    December 1st, 2011 at 12:06 pm
    What fertilizer do you use to care a malunggay tree?
  76. bingvt Says:
    December 28th, 2011 at 4:58 am
    For fertilizer, I would suggest organic or vermicast if at all. I have heard that malunggay itself is a nitrogen fixer, like peanut, and does not need augmentation. A suggestion from Dr. Irene Albion of DA in Tarlac, is to plant the decorative peanut plant around the malunggay area as additional nitrogen fixer.
  77. robert a. sabido Says:
    January 11th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
    Hi and good day!Glad to inform anyone whose interested to buy good quality green air-dried crunchy moringa leaves.I can now afford to sell a requirement of more or less 50 kilos a week from our farm planted with more than 6 thousand trees.Production will increase in due time as trees become more mature and will be enhance further upon completion of our 4 hectare-planting expansion program this year,2012.For more details you can text or call me at 09235337903; 09223992603 or e-mail me at treborsabido@yahoo.com ,GOD Bless!
  78. Kai Says:
    January 26th, 2012 at 1:49 am
    Thanks to the info that malunggay is a natural healer of sickness(es). I’m glad that it restricts tumors. Moringa seeds should be reproduced to provide the market who really needs it.
  79. joseph oof batangas Says:
    February 3rd, 2012 at 12:31 am
    HI, san pa po ba ang pinakamalaking target market ng malungay dito sa Pinas? I’m planning to plant it beause it grows easily in our area in batangas but I don’t know where to sell it. Or Is there any agency from the government who can help small planters like us?
  80. HBs Joy Says:
    February 28th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
    Great food source;
  81. bingvt Says:
    February 29th, 2012 at 4:57 am
    About the malunggay taste, I find the dried powder, leaves or flakes very neutral. If you put anything with it, the malunggay taste disappears. For tea, try adding honey and a few drops of calamansi. Delicious! We add flakes or powder to ALL our food. The food tastes the same but made more nutritious!
  82. jvn Says:
    March 17th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
    JVN VEGGIE CHIPS SELLS MALUNGGAY CHIPS/ MALUNGGAY-BASIL CHIPS/ CARROT CHIPS/ CARROT-KALABASA CHIPS/ AMPALAYA CHIPS/ LUYANG DILAW CHIPS/ ONION-GARLIC CHIPS/ TAHONG CHIPS/ SPICY TAHONG CHIPS @ P35 PER 75g PACK. TXT OR CALL 09157941208 GLOBE 09291918041 SMART AND ALSO SELLS MALUNGGAY POWDER/ MALUNGGAY TEA AND MALUNGGAY CAPSULES
  83. jvn Says:
    March 17th, 2012 at 11:13 pm
    JVN VEGGIE CHIPS SELLS MALUNGGAY CHIPS/ MALUNGGAY-BASIL CHIPS/ CARROT CHIPS/ CARROT-KALABASA CHIPS/ AMPALAYA CHIPS/ LUYANG DILAW CHIPS/ ONION-GARLIC CHIPS/ TAHONG CHIPS/ SPICY TAHONG CHIPS @ P35 PER 75g PACK. TXT OR CALL 09157941208 GLOBE 09291918041 SMART AND ALSO SELLS MALUNGGAY POWDER/ MALUNGGAY TEA AND MALUNGGAY CAPSULES…
  84. bingvt Says:
    March 18th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
    Good day! We produce quality air-dried malunggay leaves. 50-150 kg per week. For more information, please contact (02) 697 8878 or 0916 531 1960. Thanks.
  85. Chris uguge Says:
    March 31st, 2012 at 10:37 am
    Moringa is a good vegetable. Can it be mixed with Bitter leaf and scent leaf? Can one also add milk and take as tea? Thanks.
  86. bingvt Says:
    April 1st, 2012 at 7:10 am
    Hi, Chris! Powdered malunggay has a very neutral taste. so it can easily be mixed with tea or milk or coffee or any dish without changing the taste. I take it in fruit juice in the morning and as a tea with honey at night. I cleared my chronic psoriasis after taking 8g (one heaping tbsp) daily for a month.
  87. Vivian Sicat Says:
    April 22nd, 2012 at 10:27 am
    To all malunggay enthusiasts, Thank you so much for the very informative comments that you posted in here. Be assured that there’s so many of us who has taken interest in all your testimonies and information on the malunggay and the moringa industry in the Philippines.
  88. robert a. sabido Says:
    April 22nd, 2012 at 4:59 pm
    hi and good day,if your in need of fresh or good quality air-dried malunggay(moringa) leaves straight from the Farm Plantation,organically safe & free from destructive pollutants(we can provide more than 150kg. a week..)please call or text us at 09235337903…to guarantee satisfaction,we can send you pictures of our farm plantation and product via e-mail thru treborsabido@yahoo.com…thanks and God Bless!

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