New Scientific Study Reveals Ancient 'Miracle Tree' Can Remove 98 Percent of Microplastics From Water

New Scientific Study Reveals Ancient 'Miracle Tree' Can Remove 98 Percent of Microplastics From Water

The study points to a potential low‑cost, plant‑based alternative to chemicals.

Ancient 'miracle tree' can remove 98% of microplastics from drinking water

Concerns over microplastics have been growing as study after study raises red flags about the potential human health complications from the tiny particles.  Now, new research has uncovered that seeds from a "miracle" tree could lead to an effective, natural solution to these microscopic plastic particles seeping into our drinking water. In a new study published out of São Paulo State University, moringa tree seeds were found to do as well as or …

Environmental News Network - Common Asian Plant in Brazil Shows Potential for Removing Microplastics From Water

A saline extract obtained from moringa, also known as white acacia, exhibited properties similar to aluminum sulfate in the coagulation process preceding the filtration of water for human consumption.

‘Miracle Tree’ Removes 98% of Microplastics From Drinking Water, Outperforming Chemical Alternatives - Organic Consumers

‘Miracle Tree’ Removes 98% of Microplastics From Drinking Water, Outperforming Chemical AlternativesApril 21, 2026 | Source: EuroNews | by Angela Symons In a recent study, seeds from the ‘miracle’ moringa tree were found to match or outperform their chemical counterpart in filtering out aged PVC microplastics – one of the most harmful plastic types for human health. The findings could pave the way for a greener alternative for treatment plants. …