The leaves of the Moringa tree have a high iron content and are used to treat anemia in the Philippines, and are known as "mother's best friend". Malawians believe that long-term consumption of moringa leaves also promote ovulation, often eat moringa leaves of women and cattle are more likely to give birth to twins, this effect has yet to be confirmed by rigorous scientific analysis.

All parts of the Moringa tree are also used for the treatment of stroke, anguish, facial nerve paralysis, intestinal colic, urinary stones, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, hysteria, gout, lumbago, rheumatism, skin disorders, enlargement of the spleen and liver, as well as tumors, ulcers, animal bites, and eye diseases.