Moringa (Moringa oleifera)
code: MOR / LE
| English Name Moringa | Scientific Name Moringa oleifera |
| Total Ash Percentage Leaves: 7–15% • Seeds: 4–8% • Pods: 3–6% | Economic Part Leaves – Seeds – Pods |
| Harvest Time Leaves: All year round • Seeds: September – November • Pods: March – June | Planting Time March – June |
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Active Ingredient
Isothiocyanates; Antioxidants including quercetin and chlorogenic acid; Concentrated vitamins and minerals |
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Botanical Description
Leaves: Bipinnate compound leaves, small, oval-shaped, light green, and grow in clusters. Pods:Long and slender; green when unripe and turn brown when dry. Seeds:Black or brown, triangular, and winged; they are the source of moringa oil. |
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