The tree of life – Moringa is a very popular Native tree and one highly sought after for its medicinal qualities.
Moringa leaves are rich in many important nutrients, including protein, vitamin B6, vitamin C, riboflavin and iron. Moringa leaf powder can increase blood antioxidant levels and the leaves may lead to reduced blood sugar levels. Moringa oleifera can also lower cholesterol levels, potentially reducing the risk of heart disease.
It is rich in various antioxidants, including quercetin and chlorogenic acid.
In animal and test-tube studies, Moringa oleifera has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may be helpful to people suffering from arthiritis.
These are the common names for the Moringa Oleifera tree in Nigeria
| Nigeria | Fulani | Gawara, Gaware, Habiwal hausa, Konamarade, Rini maka | ||
| Hausa | Bagaruwar maka, Bagaruwar masar, Barambo, Koraukin zaila, Rimin nacara,Rimin turawa, Samarin danga, Shipka hali, Shuka halinka, Zogall, Zogalla-gandi | |||
| Ibo | Odudu oyibo, Okwe oyibo, Okwe olu, Uhe, Oku-ghara-ite, Okochi egbu | |||
| Yoruba | Adagba malero, Ewele, Ewé ilé, Ewe igbálé, Idagbo monoyé (“the tree which grows crazily”) | |||