Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree of the family Moringaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent.
Common names include moringa, drumstick tree, horseradish tree, and ben oil tree or benzolive tree
Scientific name: Moringa oleifera
Higher classification: Moringa
Rank: Species
Family: Moringaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Brassicales
Moringa contains many healthful compounds such as:
- vitamin A
- vitamin B1 (thiamine)
- B2 (riboflavin)
- B3 (niacin), B-6
- folate and ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
- calcium
- potassium
- iron
- magnesium
- phosphorus
- zinc
It is also extremely low in fats and contains no harmful cholesterol
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