Moringa has many important vitamins and minerals. The leaves have 7 times more vitamin C than oranges and 15 times more potassium than bananas. It also has calcium, protein, iron, and amino acids, which help your body heal and build muscle. It's also packed with antioxidants, substances that can protect cells from damage and may boost your immune system. There's some evidence that some of these antioxidants can also lower blood pressure and reduce fat in the blood and body. Folk medicine has used the leaves, flowers, seeds, and roots of this plant for centuries. It's traditionally been used as a remedy for such conditions as: Long-lasting inflammation, Bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.