Popularly known as Sahijan and Moringa, Shigru is a beautiful tree of medium size (usually 30 ft). Its leaves are long with elliptic leaflets. Its leaves, bark, fruits, and seeds are used for medicinal purpose. Its leaves are rich in carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, and vitamins. Its bark contains bioactive compounds, like – alkaloids, saponins, tannins, steroids, phenolic acids, glucosinolates, flavonoids, and terpenes.