Moringa oleifera is a tree that’s native to parts of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, and is also cultivated in Central America and parts of Africa. It’s sometimes called the drumstick tree because of the shape of its long seed pods. Moringa trees grow quickly and don’t need much water, which makes them easy to cultivate. Moringa oleifera is a plant that has been praised for its health benefits for thousands of years. It is very rich in healthy antioxidants and bioactive plant compounds. So far, scientists have only investigated a fraction of the many reputed health benefits. Here are 6 health benefits of Moringa oleifera that are supported by scientific research. 1. Moringa oleifera is very nutritious Almost all parts of the tree are eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal medicines. Moringa leaves are rich in many important nutrients, including protein, vitamin B6, vitamin C, riboflavin and iron. 2. Moringa oleifera is rich in antioxidants An
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