Moringa

Moringa oleifera

  • COMMON NAMES

    Moringa, Drumstick tree, Horseradish tree

  • PLANT FAMILY

    Malvaceae

    The Mallow Family

  • NATIVE REGION

    Native to various parts of Africa and Asia.

  • HABITAT

    The plant loves dry soils in full sun.

  • CULTIVATION

    Perennial

  • PARTS USED

    Leaf

PREPARATION

PROPERTIES: Flavonoids & Volatile Oils

FLAVOR PROFILE: Earthy, bitter, nutty

PAIRING: Carrots, Radish, Greens

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of hot water.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz honey; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup honey for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz vinegar; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup vinegar for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz spirit; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup spirit for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Dries quickly, air dry and do not apply additional heat to retain delicate volatile oil.