Home Moringa oleifera Lam. James A. Duke. Handbook of Energy Crops. Biotic Factors References Uses Almost every part of plant is of value for food.
Seed is said to be eaten like a peanut in Malaya.
Thickened root used as substitute for horseradish. Foliage eaten as greens, in salads, in vegetable curries, as pickles and for seasoning. Leaves pounded up and used for scrubbing utensils and for cleaning walls. Wood yields blue dye. Leaves and young branches are relished by livestock.