Drum Stick Plant

Drum Stick Plant

Moringa Pterygosperma Gaertn, also known as Horse Radish Tree, is highly valued in Ayurvedic medicine for its numerous health benefits. It is used to support digestive health, alleviate constipation, and provide relief from gas troubles due to its anuloman (laxative) effect. Additionally, Moringa is known for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties, making it beneficial for treating various ailments such as rheumatic arthritis, asthma, and liver disorders.

• Hindi Name: सहजन
• Botanical Name: Moringa Pterygosperma Gaertn
• Family: Moringaceae
• Part Used: Panchang (Roots/Bark/Leaves/Flowers/Fruits)
• Chemical Composition: Bark contains sterols, terpenes (bayrenol). Leaves contains amino acids viz., aspartic and glutamic acid, serine. Whole plant contains moringine, moringinine, bayrenol, indole acitic acid, concanensis acid, pteregospermine, carotene etc. Seeds: contain stable, clean, colourless oil. Root contains bad smelling volatile oil. Flowers contains ouercetin and kaempferol.