Description
Also known as the drumstick tree or horseradish tree belongs to the family of Moringaceae. It is native to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Polyphenols, flavonoids, and phenolic acids are the major active components of moringa leaves. These leaves are a good source of potent antioxidants like beta-carotene, myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol that help stabilize the free radicles. These leaves are very nutritious and have therapeutic properties. These leaves are rich in vitamin A, folic acid, pyridoxine, nicotinic acid, vitamins C, D, and E and magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.