If you searched for the list of all the nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, amino acids and nutrients of the Moringa Tree (drumstick tree) – you’ve found it.

As far as we know this is the only place online where we list all 92 (and more) nutrients of the Moringa tree and we list all the 46 antioxidants of the Moringa tree too.

Deep in the Himalayas is a tree called Moringa oleifera, also known as the drumstick tree, and throughout the subtropics, this tree is cultivated for its amazing health benefits.

This amazing tree has the ability to grow in an array of conditions and its health benefits are astonishing.

The drumstick tree contains a staggering 92 nutrients and 46 natural antioxidants and as it also holds a number of anti-inflammatory compounds.

The sheer number of nutrients found in this tree brings it to the top of the superfoods list and in its native locations it is said to have the ability to help treat more than 300 diseases and illnesses.

To give you an idea, just a single serving of the Moringa tree contains:

4 times the amount of calcium in the same amount of milk
more vitamin C than 7 oranges
double the protein and 3 times the amount of potassium in a banana

Its high antioxidant levels can help fight free radicals, potentially slowing down the ageing process and promoting longevity.

It is thought to be able to help lower cholesterol levels and regulate blood pressure, due to the high levels of niacin and vitamins B3 and B10.

A serving of 100g of this tree gives:

over 8g protein
over 400mg potassium
nearly 450mg calcium
164mg vitamin C
738 ¼g of vitamin A

Table of Contents:

Moringa vitamins
List: Moringa amino acids
Medial uses of Moringa
List: 92 nutrients
List: 46 antioxidants
List: 71 Antimicrobial/biocidal benefits
List: Cancer therapy/protection
List: Circulatory/endocrine disorders benefits
List: Detoxification benefits
List: Digestive disorders benefits
List: Nutrition
List: Reproductive health
List: Skin disorders
Others
Uses, side effects, interactions and warnings
How is Moringa oleifera consumed?
Where can you get fresh Moringa in the UK?
Sources

Vitamins: Moringa also contains vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, A, C, K, E and D.

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Amino Acids: In addition, it contains various other nutrients, including the following essential amino acids:

Threonine – a nutrient that helps metabolism and prevent fatty build up in the liver. It also aids digestion.

Isoleucine – good for a healthy brain and helps to give the body natural energy.

Leucine – works hand in hand with isoleucine to increase energy levels.

Phenylalanine – aids communication between the brain’s nerve cells and also helps to reduce hunger pangs as well as increasing alertness and improving memory.

Tryptophan – supports your immune system, and its mood boosting ability helps to beat depression and anxiety-associated insomnia. It also reduces the risk of heart attack and lowers bad cholesterol levels.

Lysine – aids the absorption of calcium into the bones, supports antibodies and regulates various hormones as well as inhibiting the growth of virus cells.

Methionine – provides the body with sulphur as well as helping to lower cholesterol. It also supports the liver, kidneys, and helps keep skin, hair and nails healthy.

Valine – helps to keep the mind calm.

There are other amino acids in Moringa too which are not essential to the body but still beneficial in supporting health. These include histidine, alanine, glutamic acid, arginine, cysteine, proline, aspartic acid, glycine, serine and tyrosine. Moringa seeds contain oils that hold high levels of oleic acid, which may act to reduce inflammation.

Nutritional composition and medicinal uses of different parts of Moringa

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Part of tree	Medicinal Uses	Nutritive properties
Leaves	Moringa leaves are used to treat asthma, hyperglycemia, Dyslipidemia, flu, heart burn, syphilis, malaria, pneumonia, diarrhoea, headaches, scurvy, skin diseases, bronchitis, eye and ear infections. Also to reduces blood pressure and cholesterol and acts as an antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, neuroprotectant and has anti-atherosclerotic agents, .	Moringa leaves contain fibre, fat proteins and minerals like Ca, Mg, P, K, Cu, Fe, and S. Vitamins like Vitamin-A (Beta-carotene), vitamin B-choline, vitamin B1-thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinic acid and ascorbic acid are present. Various amino acids like Arg, His, Lys, Trp, Phe, Thr, Leu, Met, Ile, Val are present. Phytochemicals like tannins, sterols, saponins, trepenoids, phenolics, alkaloids and flavanoids like quercitin, isoquercitin, kaemfericitin, isothiocyanates and glycoside compounds are present.
Seeds	Seeds of moringa help in treating hyperthyroidism, Chrohn’s disease, anti-herpes simplex virus, arthritis, rheumatism, gout, cramp, epilepsy and sexually transmitted diseases, can act as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents.	Contains oleic acid (Ben oil), an antibiotic called pterygospermin and fatty acids like Linoleic acid, linolenic acid, behenic acid. Phytochemicals like tannins, saponin, phenolics, phytate, flavanoids, terpenoids and lectins. Also contains, fats, fibre, proteins, minerals, vitamins A, B, C and amino acids.
Root Bark	Root bark acts as a cardiac stimulant, anti-ulcer and anti-inflammatory agent.	Alkaloids like morphine, moriginine, minerals like calcium, magnesium and sodium.
Flower	Moringa flowers act as hypocholesterolemic, anti-arthritic agents can treat urinary problems and cold.	Contains calcium, potassium, amino acids and nectar.
Pods	Moringa pods are used to treat diarrhoea, liver and spleen problems, and joint pain.	Rich in fibre, lipids, non-structural carbohydrates, protein and ash. Fatty acids like oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid and linolenic acid are also present.

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Here is the list of the 92 nutrients mentioned:

1.iron	64.Pentena
2.copper	65.2-Hexenal
3.sodium	66.Heptenal
4.calcium	67.2,4-Heptadienal
5.magnesium	Alcohols
6.phosphorus	68.2-Pentenol
7.potassium	69.3,3-Dimethyl-Cyclohexanol
8.sulfur	70.Benzyl alcohol
9.manganese	Ketones
10.zinc	71.Methyl heptenone
11.selenium	72. 2-Hexen-4-olide
Vitamins	2-Acetyl pyrrole
12.vitamin B1 (thiamin)	74.Dihydroactinidolide
13.vitamin E	Terpenoids
14.Vitamin B1	75.alpha-Himachalene
15.Vitamin B6	76.(E)-Geranyl acetone
16.Vitamin B7	>77.Ti(E)-beta-Ionone
17.Vitamin D	Acids
18.Vitamin K	78.Acetic acid
19.vitamin B2 (riboflavin)	79.Pentanoic acid
20.vitamin B3 (niacin)	80.Hexanoic acid
21.Vitamin C	81.Octadecanoic acid
Amino acids	82.Hexadecanoic acid
22.aspartic acid	83. erythrobic acid
23.glutamic acid	84.citric acid
24.serine	Others
25.glycine	85.meChlorophyll
26.threonine	86.meDihydrozeatin
27.alanine	87.Zeatin
28.valine	88.Carbohydrates
29.leucine	89.fibers
30.isoleucine	Alkaloids
31.histidine	90.Moringine
32.lysine	91.Strophantidin
33.arginine	92.4-(α-l-rhamnosyloxy)
34.phenylalanine	93.benzyl isothiocyanate
35.tryptophan	94.4-(4’-O-acetyl-α-l-rhamnosyloxy)
36.cystine	95.benzyl isothioyanate
37.proline	Flavonoids
38.tyrosine	96.Catechin
39.methionine	97 (β-d-glucopyranosyl-1)
40.cysteine	98.benzyl thiocarboxamide
41.phenylalanine	99.Epicatechin
42.choline	100.4-O-(α-l-rhamnosyloxy)
Fats	101.benzyl glucosinolate
43.Myristic	102.Quercetin
44.Palmitic	103.4-benzylglucosinolate
45.Palmitoleic	104.Kaempferol
46.Stearic	105.Niazimicin
47.Oleic	106.4-(α-l-rhamnosyloxy)
48.Linoleic	107.benzyl acetonitrile (niazirin)
49.Linolenic	108.O-ethyl-4-(α-l-rhamnosyloxy)
50.Arachidic	109.benzyl carmate
51.Eicosenoic	Phenolic
52.Behenic	110.Gallic acid
53.Lignoceric	111.Glycerol-1-1-(9-octadecanoate)
Sterols	112.p-Coumaric acid
54.Cholesterol	113.3-O-(6’-O-oleoyl-β-d-glucopyranosyl)-β-sitosterol
55.Brassicasterol	114.Ferulic acid
56.24-methylenecholesterol	115.β-sitosterol-3-O-β-d-glucopyranoside
57.Campesterol	116.Caffeic acid
58.Stigmasterol	117.3-Hydroxy-4-(α-l-rhamnopyranosyloxy)
59.Ergostadienol	118.benzyl glucosinolate
60.Clerosterol	119.Protocatechuic acid
61.Stigmastanol	120.4-(2/3/4′-O-acetyl-α-l-rhamnopyranosyloxy)
62.β-sitosterol	121.benzyl glucosinolate
63.venasterol	122.Cinnamic acid
	123.Glucosinalbin
	124.Ellagic acid
	125.Glucoraphanin
	126.Glucoiberin