At times, researchers of Moringa wonder whether God has created this “Moringa Tree” just to serve the lactating mothers. Lactating mothers generally requires a lot of nutrients than a normal person and Moringa Leaves and Pods seems to provides most of the required Vitamins, minerals, proteins, carotenoids and carbohydrates as a package. Moringa with 17 times more calcium than that of milk and the high Vitamin A content, not only helps to increase the quantity of milk secreted by the lactating women but also to improve the quality of the milk generated. Mothers who regularly consume Moringa will have a better nutrition profile and the milk secreted by them will be filled with more nutrients.

Galactagogues are herbs that promote and establish the flow of mother’s milk. Moringa is one of the most studied herbs in the Philippines. As a galactogogue, several studies confirm its efficacy. However, it is usually promoted to be given 3 days postpartum or after delivery to induce lactation. The lactation enhancing effects of Moringa leaves as evidenced by a greater increase in maternal serum prolactin levels. Prolactin is the most important hormone in the initiation of laction. Moringa capsules are effective galactagogues if given prior to delivery with onset of adequate amount.

Apart from the extraordinarily high Iron content of Moringa, combined with its high Betacarotene contents helps to improve the hemoglobin content of blood. Increased hemoglobin also serves to improve the Oxygen absorption ability of the blood, and results in overall improvement of the metabolic activities of the body. Increased hemoglobin content, also serves to improve the immune system of the body.