Abstract

APPLICATIONS OF DRUMSTICK TREE AS POTENTIAL NUTRACEUTICAL: A REVIEW

Jasvir Kaur*, Satvinder Kaur and Geeta Aggarwal

ABSTRACT

Drumstick is also referred to as Moringa oleifera or horseradish tree. It is a „yard stick‟ for health as it is known to be useful for the human health in one way or another. This particular plant offers a number of nutritional advantages and in addition cures numerous health conditions. The bark, sap, roots, leaves, seeds and flowers of the plant is used in the traditional medicines.

Keywords: Drumstick, Moringa oleifera, horseradish tree, Sahjan, Munga.