Moringa Round table Discussion

Dr. Monica G. Marcu holds a Ph.D. (pharmacology), Pharm. D. (Doctor of Pharmacy), Nursing Degree, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Dr. Marcu is a highly respected researcher and clinical pharmacologist, and has been “in love with trees” as she puts it, ever since she can remember. This early love and fascination led her to study plants, particularly medicinal and healing plants, and her study and research of Moringa is incorporated in her book “Miracle Tree.” Dr. Marcu’s background as an expert on the nutrient-rich Moringa is impressive. She has worked in clinical pharmacies and in biomedical research laboratories at the University of Ottawa, the National Institute of Health, and the National Cancer Institute.

Lowell Fuglie is known as one of the foremost experts on Moringa the world over. His many publications have been read and distributed around the globe. He has a bachelors degree in English and a Masters degree in International Administration. Lowell has become known as the Johnny Appleseed of the Moringa tree. For years now he has been spreading the news – and the seeds – of the remarkable Moringa tree.

This is a partial list of groups and organizations working to maximize the beneficial properties and use of the Moringa plant.

• Peace Corps
• National Geographic Society
• Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
• Mercy Ships
• United Nations World Food Program
• FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization – United Nations
• UNESCO – United Nations
• UNICEF
• ECHO – Education Concerns for Hunger Organization, Inc.
• Feed the Children
• CWS – Church World Service
• GoodWorks International LLC – Andrew Young Foundation
• GIANT – Global Initiative for AIDS Nutritional Therapy
• Agricultural Developments South America
• U.S. Agency for International Development
• U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service – NFTA
• Purdue University, Center for New Crops & Plants Products
• National Science Foundation
• World Water Forum
• Wangari Maathai Foundation
• Silva Forest Foundation
• NANA – National Nutrition Agency
• Rotary Club
• Trees for Africa
• Optima of Africa
• International Eye Foundation
• World Vision
• ANAMED – Action for Natural Medicine, Germany
• Missouri Botanical Gardens, Washington University