Wellness trends come and go, but moringa has been growing in village gardens across Africa and Asia for centuries. Now, Western science is catching up.
Native to India, moringa oleifera is a valued herb in Ayurveda, where it is also known as “shigru.” It goes by many names—the tree of life, drumstick tree (due to the shape of the seed pods), and horseradish tree, as the roots can be ground into a paste with a similar flavor.
