Botanical name: Moringa oleifera
Other name: Horseradish tree, drumstick tree, African moringa, radish tree, arango, badumbo, ben, bentree, ben oil tree, caragua, murunga, murinna, moringo, la mu shu, maranga- calalu, teberindo
Moringa leaf extract has potential applications as a food preservative, extending the shelf life of meat by mitigating oxidation. Abundant in antioxidants such as quercetin and chlorogenic acid, Moringa oleifera possesses notable antioxidant properties. The incorporation of moringa leaf powder into the diet can elevate blood antioxidant levels.
Medicinal Uses:
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Memory
- Cholesterol
- Arthritis
- High blood pressure
- Liver damage caused by medicines
- Stomach ulcers
- Asthma
- Wound healing
- Ulcerative colitis
- Diarrhea
- Anemia
- Weight Loss
