Dried Moringa Leaves

Moringa oleifera Lamm, family Moringaceae is a medium sized tree with tripinnate leaf and is cultivated throughout India. The leaves of the plant are a rich source of amino acids, proteins and vitamin A and C. Apart from this they are also contain flavonoids, phenolics, glucosinolates and isothiocyanates. The leaves of Moringa oleifera are reported to show antioxidant, antihypertensive, hypocholesterolemic, antifungal, radio protective, wound healing and antinociceptive activities.