Botanical Name: Moringa oleifera
Family Name: Moringaceae
Common Name: Drumstick tree, Senjana
Moringa oleifera is a fairly large tree native to South India. It goes by a variety of names, such as drumstick tree, horseradish tree or ben oil tree.
Almost all parts of the tree are eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal medicines. Moringa leaves are an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals. With its high nutritive values, every part of the tree is suitable for either nutritional or commercial purposes. The leaves are rich in minerals, vitamins and other essential phytochemicals.
Benefits
(Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5745501/) Article on Bioactive Components in Moringa Oleifera Leaves Protect against Chronic Disease by US National Library Of Medicine & National Institutes Of Health USA.
Moringa leaf powder may also be used as a food preservative. It increases the shelf life of meet by reducing oxidation. Moringa powder is rich in various antioxidants, including quercetin and chlorogenic acid. Moringa leaf powder can increase blood antioxidant levels. Moringa powder is a natural, whole-food source of nutrients and minerals that are readily available for your body to identify, absorb and utilize.