Moringa oleifera is a plant native to northern India that can also grow in other tropical and sub-tropical places, like Asia and Africa. Folk medicine has used the leaves, flowers, seeds, and roots of this plant for centuries.
The world is slowly waking up to a new superfood, one thatâ??s native to India and that we have consumed for centuries. Moringa oleifera â?? better known as the drumstick tree and also known as the horseradish/ben tree â?? has been used in Ayurveda for years now. Moringa health benefits include treating and preventing diseases such as diabetes, anemia, arthritis, liver and heart disease, and respiratory, skin and digestive disorders. The bark, leaves, flowers, fruit, seeds and oil of this tree can be used. In India, drumstick pieces are used to make curries and can be added to sambar, etc. It can also be consumed as a powder â?? fresh leaves are dried and then crushed to a powder.
Moringa contains many healthful compounds such as:
* vitamin A
* vitamin B1 (thiamine)
* B2 (riboflavin)
* B3 (niacin), B-6
* folate and ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
* calcium
* potassium
* iron
* magnesium
* phosphorus
* zinc
