Moringa, also called drumstick and horseradish is a tropical tree and is grown and consumed in different parts of Asia and Africa. Interestingly, moringa plant is a distant relative of cabbage and broccoli and has a similar nutritional profile. It is said that the leaves of moringa plant contain high medicinal value. Moringa leaves are great source of protein and also contain all important amino acids. The leaves are mainly rich in calcium, potassium, phosphorous, iron and vitamins A, D, C. There are several studies as well as scientific findings that support the therapeutic nature of Moringa leaves and have confirmed that they are indeed the powerhouse of nutrients.
