Moringa (Leaves | Cut)

:: What Is Moringa?

Moringa is a tree with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Its health benefits may range from speeding up wound healing to managing blood glucose.

Also known as the drumstick tree, the miracle tree, the ben oil tree, or the horseradish tree, people have used moringa for centuries due to its health benefits.

 :: Health Benefits

  • Protecting and nourishing skin and hair
  • Treating edema
  • Protecting the liver
  • Preventing and treating cancer
  • Treating stomach upset
  • Fighting foodborne bacterial infections
  • Preventing rheumatoid arthritis
  • Treating mood and nervous system disorders
  • Protecting the cardiovascular system
  • Treating diabetes
  • Treating asthma
  • Preventing kidney stones
  • Reducing high blood pressure
  • Improving eye health
  • Treating anemia and sickle cell disease

 :: Nutrition

Moringa leaf, raw
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy64 kcal (270 kJ)
Carbohydrates
8.28 g
Dietary fiber2.0 g
Fat
1.40 g
Protein
9.40 g
VitaminsQuantity
%DV
Vitamin A equiv.
47%
378 μg
Thiamine (B1)
22%
0.257 mg
Riboflavin (B2)
55%
0.660 mg
Niacin (B3)
15%
2.220 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)
3%
0.125 mg
Vitamin B6
92%
1.200 mg
Folate (B9)
10%
40 μg
Vitamin C
62%
51.7 mg
MineralsQuantity
%DV
Calcium
19%
185 mg
Iron
31%
4.00 mg
Magnesium
41%
147 mg
Manganese
17%
0.36 mg
Phosphorus
16%
112 mg
Potassium
7%
337 mg
Sodium
1%
9 mg
Zinc
6%
0.6 mg
Other constituentsQuantity
Water78.66 g