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• 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
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  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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