Traditional Herb at a Glance

Family, Genus, Species	Moringaceae, Moringa, M. oleifera
Botanical Name and Synonyms	Moringa Oleifera
Common Names	Moringa, Horse Radish Tree, Drumstick Tree, Sahijan

 

Background

Moringa is a popular herb used in many traditional Ayurvedic herbal medicines.

Traditional Uses

Leaves Used as a Source of Beta-Carotene, Vitamin C, Protein, Iron and Potassium

Anti-inflammatory

Diuretic

Expectorant

Stimulant

Used to Treat Anorexia

Flatulence

Paralysis

Amenorrhoea

Anti-parasitic

Wounds

Used to Treat Tumours