Herbs

Moringa

Also called: drumstick leaves, moringa oleifera, sahjan

Leaves of the drumstick tree, rich in nutrients.

Why people take it
Nutrition, blood sugar.
What the evidence says
Nutritious as food; little evidence for disease effects.
How it is usually taken
Usually 1 to 3 teaspoons of leaf powder a day, or as a vegetable (drumstick).
Be careful
May lower blood sugar and blood pressure. Bark and root may cause miscarriage.
Medicines it can interact with
May lower blood sugar and blood pressure with medicines; may affect levothyroxine absorption.

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Common questions

What is Moringa?

Leaves of the drumstick tree, rich in nutrients.

Why do people take Moringa?

Nutrition, blood sugar.

Does Moringa work?

Nutritious as food; little evidence for disease effects.

How much Moringa do people take?

Usually 1 to 3 teaspoons of leaf powder a day, or as a vegetable (drumstick).

Is Moringa safe?

May lower blood sugar and blood pressure. Bark and root may cause miscarriage.

Does Moringa interact with medicines?

May lower blood sugar and blood pressure with medicines; may affect levothyroxine absorption.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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