RAW INGREDIENT
Common Name: Moringa
Botanical Name: Moringa oleifera
Plant Family: Moringaceae
Plant Part Used: Leaf
Form: Dried, Powdered
Region & Habitat:
Moringa is native to the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India and now widely cultivated across tropical and subtropical regions including Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. The tree thrives in arid climates with well-drained soil and full sun exposure.
Traditional & Cultural Use:
Moringa leaves have been used for centuries in Ayurvedic tradition and African folk practices. Known as the “drumstick tree,” it has been incorporated into soups, broths, and vegetable dishes. In the UK and EU, moringa was used in traditional food recipes and imported through South Asian and African grocery channels before 1997, often as dried whole or powdered leaf.
Preparation & Application:
Traditionally brewed into herbal tea or added to soups and stews. Powder used in smoothies, juices, or sprinkled into food for nutritional value. Non-medicinal applications include culinary or botanical crafts.
Organoleptic Notes:
Fine green powder with a mildly bitter, earthy taste and a slightly grassy aroma. Best blended with other ingredients or brewed alone as infusion.
| Weight | 50 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 20 × 2 cm |
| Colour | n/a |
| Herbal Extraction | n/a |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| EAN | B0F24JCSZ1 |
| Flavour | Moringa Leaf Powder |
| Indigenous Herbal Use | Good Health |
| Indigenous Stone Use | n/a |
| Metal | n/a |
| Semi Precious Stone | n/a |
| Tribe | n/a |
| Wild Essential Oil | n/a |
| Ingredients | Ground Dried Moringa Leaves (Moringa Oleifera) |