Kacang kelor


KITCHEN AND COOKING HERBS

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Kacang kelor (M) / Drumstick

(Photo: Drumstick leaves with egg)

 
SCIENTIFIC : Moringa oleifera Lam.
     
FAMILY : Moringaceae
     
COMMON NAME : Horse radish tree, Drumstick tree
     
LOCAL NAME : Kacang kelor (M), Murunggai maram (I)
     
PREPARATION : Seeds, foliage and fruits of this plant are eaten as a vegetable and salad.
     
TRADITIONAL USES : The leaves are eaten as a vegetable to stimulate lactation in mothers. The fruit and leaves also act as laxatives. Oil from seed can be applied for joints in treating rheumatism.