Once introduced, Moringa oleifera has been planted in many places in Yunnan. Now it is mainly planted in Lincang, Chuxiong, Yuxi, Simao, Jingdong, Jinggu and Dali. There are also nurseries in Kunming trying to plant them.
Moringa seed has the effects of lowering blood fat, blood pressure, blood sugar, losing weight, regulating stomach, protecting liver and abstinence, and enhancing human immunity.