Botanical Descripion:
It is a fast-growing, drought-resistant deciduous tree of the family, Moringaceae on which grows the long, rigid pod with a hard, green outer covering. It is rigid enough to earn its common name of drumstick. They are a popular ingredient in vegetable curries. These long, slender pods are tricky for those not brought up to eat them.
Propagation: Seeds or cuttings.
Part/s used: Fruits, Leaves, Flowers
Medicinal uses: Asthma, cough, wheezing, common cold and flu, hair growth.
How is it used?: Its fruits, leaves and flowers are used in various dishes.
Its seed oil is used for hair.