Moringa

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 6, 2025.

What are other common names?

• Arango
• Behen
• Ben Ailé
• Ben Nut Tree
• Ben Oil
• Ben Oléif
• Benzoil Tree
• Benzolive
• Canéficier de l'Inde
• Chinto Borrego
• Clarifier Tree
• Drumstick Tree
• Horseradish Tree
• Jacinto
• Kelor Tree
• Malunggay
• Marango
• Mlonge
• Moringa Oleifera
• Moringa Pterygosperma
• Moringe de Ceylan
• Mulaka
• Mulangay
• Murungakai
• Narango
• ndian Horseradish
• Nebeday
• Paraíso Blanco
• Perla de la India
• Pois Quéniqu
• Sahjna
• Saijan
• Saijhan
• Sajna
• San Jacinto
• Saragva
• Shagara al Rauwaq
• Shajmah
• Shevga
• Shigru
• Sujana
• Sundan
• Terebinto
• Tree of Life
• Árbol de las Perlas

What is this product used for?

Information from medical studies does not support the use of moringa for any health problem.

What are the precautions when taking this product?

• Always check with your doctor before you use a natural product. Some products may not mix well with drugs or other natural products.

• Do not use this product if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant soon. Use birth control you can trust while taking this product.

• Do not use this product if you are breastfeeding.

• This product may interfere with some lab tests. Be sure to talk with your doctor about this and all drugs you are taking.

• Be sure to tell you doctor that you take this product if you are scheduled for surgery or tests.

• If you have blood sugar problems, keep hard candies, glucose tablets, liquid glucose, or juice on hand for low blood sugar.

• Take extra care and check with your doctor if you have:

  • Diabetes

  • Kidney problems

  • Liver problems

  • Blood or bleeding problems

When do I need to call the doctor?

• Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the ER right away.

• Signs of a very bad skin reaction. These include flu-like symptoms, such as fever and sore throat, followed by a painful skin rash with blisters that can spread to your mouth, nose, and eyes. Go the ER right away.

• Signs of low blood sugar. These include anger, shaking, a fast heartbeat, confusion, or sweating.

• Signs of a bleeding problem. These include bruising or bleeding that is not normal; blood in your stools or dark, tarry colored stools; changes in menstrual periods like lots of bleeding, spotting, or bleeding between cycles.

Last Reviewed Date

2022-04-08

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