A REVIEW ON MEDICINAL IMPORTANCE OF SHIGRU

Shigru (Moringa oleifera Lam) known as 'Drum stick tree' is a small evergreen tree. It is traditionally used in the treatment of various ailments i.e. wormicidal (Krimi), skin disorders (Kustha), itching (Kandu), Vata vyadhi, stone (Ashmari), Inflammation (Sopha). Due to the numerous medicinal uses of Shigru, the demand for Shigru is very high.