Family Name: Morgaceae
Botanical Name(s): Moringa Oleifera
Popular Name(s): Moringa, Horse Radish Tree, Drumstick Tree, Sahijan
Parts Used: Roots, Seeds and Leaves
Habitat: Found through out India
Description: The leaves are highly nutritious, being a significant source of beta-carotene, Vitamin C, protein, iron and potassium. The leaves are cooked and used as spinach.
Uses: Bark, sap, roots, leaves, seeds, oil and flowers are used in traditional medicine in several countries.