Can you take malunggay during pregnancy? Here are important notes — please consult your doctor.

Nutrients of interest

Pregnant women look to iron, calcium, and folate — nutrients found in malunggay leaves.

Cautions during pregnancy

However, some parts of the plant (like root or bark extracts) are not recommended during pregnancy.

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before adding malunggay during pregnancy.

For Filipinos in Japan, malunggay brings back the taste of home — now easy to keep as moringa powder and tea grown in Okinawa.

This is nutritional information and not medical advice.

Japan HonZen Farm (日本本然農園) in Okinawa grows moringa using natural methods — no pesticides and no chemical fertilizers.

Where to get Okinawa malunggay in Japan

HonZen’s Okinawa-grown moringa (malunggay) powder, tea, and oil are pesticide-free and delivered nationwide. See our guide on where to buy malunggay in Japan.