Moringa oleifera is a plant that is often called the drumstick tree, the miracle tree, the ben oil tree, or the horseradish tree.
Moringa has been used for centuries due to its medicinal properties and health benefits. It also has antifungal, antiviral, antidepressant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Medicinal Benefits and Uses
Rub drumstick leaves on the temples to get relief from headaches.
Apply the leaves to wounds or insect bites as it possess antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
The poultice of drumstick leaves is useful to halt bleeding from grazes and small cuts.
Dried leaves or drumstick leaf tea effectively treats gastric ulcers and diarrhea.
Use the leaves for treating fevers, bronchitis, eye or ear infections and painful mucus membrane inflammation.
It also acts as antiseptic for skin and also treats anxiety.
The mixture of carrot and drumstick leaves juice is used as a cure for gonorrhea.
Leaves are used to treat eye ailments.
It is also helpful in treating hair loss and lower dandruff.
Leaves have high content of iron that promotes red blood cells and prevents anemia.
It also heals minor cuts, burns and bruises.
The leaf paste has the capability of curing acne due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Fast facts on moringa:
The tree is native to India but also grows in Asia, Africa, and South America.
Moringa contains a variety of proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
Moringa oleifera has few known side effects.
Drumstick leaves Quick Facts
Name: Drumstick leaves
Scientific Name: Moringa oleifera
Origin Tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia
Colors Green
Shapes Oval to obovate
Taste Bitter flavor
Calories 25 Kcal./cup
Major nutrients Vitamin K (37.83%)
Vitamin B6 (30.00%)
Vitamin A (21.00%)
Vitamin B2 (16.46%)
Manganese (15.87%)
