ftwood tree, native to India, known as drought resistant and grows well even in moderately infertile soil. Moringa Oleifera is the best known species amount the thirteen species of the genus Moringacae.It was highly valued in the ancient civilizations.The Egyptians, Greeks and Romans derived oil from the seeds and used it for perfumes and skin care. In Indian sub-continent, people have used fresh pods and leaves as main vegetable food.
Botanical name:Moringa Oleifera