In recent years laboratory investigation has confirmed the efficacy of some of these applications. Juice from the leaves is believed to have a stabilizing effect on blood pressure and is used to treat anxiety. An infusion of leaf juice is believed to control glucose levels in cases of diabetes. Mixed with carrot juice it can be used as a diuretic to increase urine flow. Leaf juice can be used as a skin antiseptic and treat fevers, bronchitis, eye and ear infections, scurvy and an inflammation of the mucus membrane.
Leaves can kill intestinal worms and are used as an irritant and purgative.
Eating leaves is believed to increase a woman's milk production and is sometimes prescribed for anemia. The flowers of the Moringa tree are traditionally used as a tonic and diuretic. They are used to cure inflammation, muscle diseases, tumors and enlargement of the spleen. Juice pressed from the flowers is said to alleviate sore throats. The roots can be used to promote gas expulsion, alleviate intestinal pain and as a laxative.