Moringa oleifera is a plant that has been praised for its health benefits for thousands of years.It is very rich in healthy antioxidants and bioactive plant compounds.So far, scientists have only investigated a fraction of the many reputed health benefits. Here are 6 health benefits of Moringa oleifera that are supported by scientific research. 1. Moringa oleifera Is Very Nutritious Moringa oleifera is a fairly large tree that is native to North India.It goes by a variety of names, such as drumstick tree, horse radish tree, or ben oil tree.Almost all parts of the Moringa tree can be eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal medicines.The leaves and pods are commonly eaten in parts of India and Africa. The leaves are an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals. One cup of fresh, chopped leaves (21 grams) contains the following ( 2 ): Protein: 2 grams Vitamin B6: 19% of the RDA Vitamin C: 12% of the RDA Iron: 11% of the RDA Riboflavin (B2): 11