NATURAL AFRICAN BOTANICALS

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION

• Drying seed pods:Dried moringa seed pods are harvested and manually cracked to release the seeds, Moringa seeds are dehusked using the dehusking machine
• Moringa seeds are cold pressed to produce organic Moringa oil

Leaves

Rich in anti-oxidants which combat inflamation,The moringa leaves are nutritionally high in vitamin C

Animal Feed

Crushed pods, extracted from cold pressing the oil makes animal feed

Flowers

The flowers are traditionally picked when young and used in a variety of culinary applications.

Dried Moringa flowers will keep up to one year when stored in an airtight container in a dark area.

ONE OF NATURE’S MOST VERSATILE TREES

Region:Grown and found in Southern, Western and Eastern Africa. Also found in India, Egypt, Pakistan, the West Indies, Philippines, Jamaica, Cuba, as well as Florida and Hawaii.

Plant: 13 species of the tree Seeds, leaves and pods are edible Grows in temperatures of 25-30 C High Tolerance to drought Grows up tp 12m but normally pruned back to around 2m.

SUSTAINABLE SOURCING

We support local out-grower projects that leverage environmental sustainability and cultivate unique plant and tree species to provide social upliftment and economic empowerment to developing communities, through our partnership with Botanica.

1.Drought resistent tree and every part of the tree can be utilized.

2.Projects help support small farmers and communities

3.Inexpensive irrigation techniques

4.Sustainably and Ethically sourced

The leaves reportedly

92 nutrients, 46 antioxidants, 18 amino acids, and 36 anti-inflammatories. A rich golden oil with a nutty aroma.

Interesting fact

The cultivation of Moringa trees provides a food supplement source, as a nutrient rich alternative. The Moringa Tree is a beloved tree in many countries and is growing in popularity due to it’s many benefits.

BENEFITS AND APPLICATIONS

Anti - inflammatory

Reparative properties in skin and hair care

Acts as an emollient

Anti-microbial

Gentle enough for all skin types

Can be used for colour treatment in hair care

Reduces dark spots

Moisturising properties

High slip in colour cosmetics

Oxidative stability ideal for hot pour formulations

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

The below results indicate Moringa oil outperforms other vegetable oils in terms of it’s stability in high heat applications.

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