Moringa
is the only genus in the family Moringaceae. This genus
comprises 13 species, all of which are trees that grow in
tropical and sub-tropical climates. The taxon name moringa comes
from the Tamil/Malayalam word murungakkAi. In Gujarati it is
called Saragvo.
The most popular variety is Moringa oleifera, a multi-purpose
tree originally from Kerala state of India, which is what is
commonly referred when the name Moringa is used. This variety is
cultivated throughout the tropics.
India's ancient tradition of ayurveda says the leaves of the
Moringa tree prevent 300 diseases. Modern science confirms the
basic idea.
The leaves are rich in Iron and also various
phyto-medicines that can prevent many viral infections. There
are studies showing that it can prevent AIDS virus infection,
and herpes virus, the best natural and alternative for costly
medicines.
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Names of Moringa in other world and Indian languages
. In
India the vegetable is called as drum-stick.
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Recipes on Moringa
t
and their nutrition .
Gram for gram, Moringa leaves contain:
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