Moringa oleifera(English)
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Drumstick Tree

Other names: Drumstick tree
Scientific name: Moringa oleifera
Family: Moringaceae
Habit: Small tree
Habitat: Tropical. Commonly grown in southern Indian states
Speciality: Moringa leaves and pods are a staple in curries in most Asian countries. Moringa is a drought-tolerant tree
Ecological importance:
Uses:
- Moringa leaves and pods are a staple in curries in most Asian countries.
- They are also used to purify water.
- One gram of moringa leaves contains seven times more vitamin C than oranges, four times more calcium than milk, twice more fat, four times more vitamin A than carrots, and three times more potassium than bananas.
- Moringa leaves can cure many diseases such as anemia, arthritis, joint pain, diabetes, stomach diseases, etc.
- The skin of the moringa is crushed and applied to reduce swelling.





