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Moringa oleifera - Drumstick

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[[File:7561107678 2e8fb3110e z.jpg|thumb|right|''Moringa oleifera'', ''(Nugge soppu)'']]'''Moringa oleifera''' is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Moringa, which is the only genus in the family Moringaceae. This plant is belongs Moringaceae family. <ref name="Plant family"/>==Uses=={{Uses|Arthritis}}, {{Uses|Joint pain}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|Constipation}}, {{Uses|Epilepsy}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Stomachache}}.
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Flowers}}, {{Parts Used|Pods}}, {{Parts Used|Seeds}}.
'''Moringa oleifera''' <ref name="Moringa oleifera"/> is the most widely cultivated species =Chemical Composition==Investigation of the genus Moringa, which is the only genus in the family Moringaceae. English common names include: moringa, drumstick tree(carotenoid contents from the appearance of the longleaves, slender, triangular seed-pods), horseradish tree (from the taste flowers and fruits of the roots, which resembles horseradish), ben oil tree, or benzoil tree(eight M. oleifera cultivars from the oil which is derived from the seeds). It is a fast-growingIndia yielded luteoxanthin, drought-resistant treelutein, native to the southern foothills of the Himalayas in northwestern Indiazeaxanthin, and widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas where its young seed pods and leaves are used as vegetablesβ-carotene. It can also be used for water purification and hand washing, and is sometimes used in herbal medicine<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=Nuggekayee|ml=Muringa|sa=|ta=Murungai Maram|te=Munagachettu|hi=Sahjan|en=Drumstick}}
== medicinal uses Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===
#Leaves rubbed against the temple can relieve headaches.===Rasa===#To stop bleeding from a shallow cutTikta (Bitter), apply a poultice of fresh leaves.Katu (Pungent)#There is an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect when applied to wounds or insect bites.===Guna===#Extracts can be used against bacterial or fungal skin complaints.Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)#Leaf tea treats gastric ulcers and diarrhoea.===Veerya===#Eating Moringa food products is good for those suffering from malnutrition due to the high protein and fibre content.Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===#Leaves treat fevers, bronchitis, eye and ear infections, inflammation of the mucus membraneKatu (Pungent)#The iron content of the leaves is high, and they are reportedly prescribed for anemia in the Philippines.===Karma===#Dried Moringa leaves treat diarrhoea in MalawiKapha, Africa.Vata#The powder ground from the seeds is also used in the treatment of scurvy skin diseases (common bacterial infections of the skin).===Prabhava===
== References Habit=={{Habit|Small tree}}
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|Tri-pinnate|Leaf Arrangement is Alternate-spiral and Leaf Shape is Ovate or elliptic}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
 
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|Flower borne on a false pedicel 7-15 mm|White to cream|5|In axillary, divaricate panicles; white. Flowering throughout the year}}
 
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|Elongate||Torulose capsule, angled, longitudinally 3-valved; seeds many, 3 angled, 3 winged. Fruiting throughout the year|Bark corky grey|Many seeds}}
 
===Other features===
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Aragwadhadi kashayam]]
* [[Shothaghna lepa]]
<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
 
==Where to get the saplings==
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
Moringa seeds can be planted directly where intended to be grown. No pretreatment is required. Cuttings take root very easily and even large branches can be planted and they will sprout.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Equatorial climate areas}}.
 
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
Ben-oil tree leaves (marketed) 1.jpg
Ben-oil tree leaves (marketed) 2.jpg
Ben-oil tree pods (marketed) 1.jpg
Ben-oil tree pods (marketed) 2.jpg
Bug on moringa.JPG
</gallery>
 
==References==
<references>
<ref name="Moringa oleiferachemical composition">[https://enwww.wikipediaresearchgate.net/publication/280575461_Chemical_Constituents_of_Moringa_oleifera_Lam_Leaves Chemical Constituents]</ref><ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/wikipages/486251/details Encyclopedia of life]</ref><ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2012/12/06/Moringa_oleifera moringa-benefits-medicinal-usage-complete-ayurveda-details/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref><ref name="wikipediaHow to plant/cultivate">[https://treesforlife.org/our-work/our-initiatives/moringa/how-to-grow Cultivation details]</ref><ref name="Plant family">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:205</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [https://www.feedipedia.org/node/124 Moringa oleifera on feedipedia.org]
* [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213453016300362 Moringa oleifera on sciencedirect.com]
* [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17089328/ Moringa oleifera on pubmed.ncbi.in]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
[[Category:Moringaceae]]
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