What is 'Moringa'? Moringa, also known as "drumstick tree," is a fast-growing tree, which is native to the Himalayan Mountains in northwestern India. The moringa tree grows best in dry soil and is draught tolerant. It grows well even in soil of poor quality, such as in sandy soils of the coastal areas. Due to its superior cultivating quality and nutrient-rich edible parts, the moringa is researched and actively cultivated by several NGOs for the purpose of reducing poverty and malnutrition in developing countries. Moringa, the Natural Nutrition for the Tropics Although many parts of the moringa are edible, the leaves are the most nutritious part of the plant. They contain 3 times more iron than spinach and are loaded with tons of vitamins, including vitamin C and vitamin A, calcium, potassium and protein, as well as powerful antioxidants.
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