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let the Moringa seed pods dry naturally on the tree before harvesting them.  
Allow the Moringa seed pods to dry naturally on the tree before harvesting them.  
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Remove the seed husks, leaving a white kernel.  
Remove the seed husks, leaving a whitish kernel.  
 
 
Crush the seed kernels to a powder with a stone or mortar.  
 
Crush the seed kernels to a powder with a stone or mortar.  
 
Mix the powder with a small quantity of clean water in a small cup.  
 
Mix the powder with a small quantity of clean water in a small cup.  
Pour the mixture through a tea strainer or sieve into a cup. It's best to cover the strainer with a piece of clean cloth.  
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Filter the mixture with a clean cloth.
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Add the resulting milky fluid to the water you wish to purify.  
 
Add the resulting milky fluid to the water you wish to purify.  
 
Stir quickly for 30 seconds, then slowly and regularly for five minutes.  
 
Stir quickly for 30 seconds, then slowly and regularly for five minutes.  

Revision as of 23:40, 24 October 2005


let the Moringa seed pods dry naturally on the tree before harvesting them. Remove the seed husks, leaving a white kernel. Crush the seed kernels to a powder with a stone or mortar. Mix the powder with a small quantity of clean water in a small cup. Filter the mixture with a clean cloth.

Add the resulting milky fluid to the water you wish to purify. Stir quickly for 30 seconds, then slowly and regularly for five minutes. Cover the water and do not disturb it for at least an hour. The clean water may be siphoned or poured off the top of the container.

50-150 mg of ground Moringa seed treats one liter of water, depending on how clear the water is. We suggest experimenting with amount of seeds and stirring times to find what works for you.

The seed cake left over after extracting oil can still be used for water purification.