The seed pods of moringa, which are known as drumsticks, are commonly used in Indian cuisine. However, the plant is increasingly recognized not just as a source of nutrition, but also for its therapeutic properties.
Ayurvedic physicians long recognized moringa’s benefits and it is often used in medications to treat digestive disorders like constipation, diarrhoea, and gastritis. Extracts from moringa have been found to exhibit antibacterial effects that can help fight gastrointestinal infections like helicobacter pylori and coliform, which are known to cause or aggravate stomach ulcers. The herb also has anti-ulcerative effects and is recommended in the management of conditions like ulcerative colitis.