New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- Moringa water has quietly moved from traditional kitchens to modern wellness routines. Often prepared by soaking dried moringa leaves or powder in water overnight, the drink is usually consumed early in the day before meals. Its rise has been steady, driven less by trends and more by long-standing use and emerging research.

Moringa oleifera, commonly called the drumstick or horseradish tree, is native to North India. Nearly every part of the tree is used, from its pods and leaves to its bark. For generations, it has been part of home remedies, especially in South Asia and parts of Africa. What has changed is the level of scientific attention it now receives.

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