Pharmacological Activities, Phytochemistry and Traditional Uses of Moringa oleifera

Mihir Otia; Himanshi Chorotiya; Madhulika Krishan Yadav; Gavit Manoj Kashinath; Jyoti; Santosh Kumar S. R.; Prakash Pralhad Sarwade; Soaib Ahmed; Devesh Avinash Machhi

doi:10.55544/jrasb.3.3.29

Authors

Mihir Otia M. Pharm., MBA University of East London, UNITED KINGDOM
Himanshi Chorotiya Department of Pharmacy, D Y Patil University School of Pharmacy, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra-400706, INDIA.
Madhulika Krishan Yadav M. Sc. (Botany), B.Ed, VIVA College of Arts Commerce and Science, Virar West, INDIA.
Gavit Manoj Kashinath Department of Pharmaceutics, MET's Institute of Pharmacy, Bhujbal Knowledge City Adagav Nashik-422003, INDIA.
Jyoti Pharmacy Incharge, Silverstreak Multi-Speciality Hospital Gurugram, INDIA.
Santosh Kumar S. R. Assistant Professor, Department of Studies in Food Technology, Davangere University, Shivagangothri, Davangere-577007, INDIA.
Prakash Pralhad Sarwade Associate Professor and Head, Department of Botany, Shikshan Maharshi Guruvarya R. G. Shinde, Mahavidyalaya, Paranda Dist-Dharashiv (Osmanabad) M.S, INDIA.
Soaib Ahmed Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Kolkata,700114, West Bengal, INDIA.
Devesh Avinash Machhi M.Sc. Biotechnology, VIVA College of Arts Commerce and Science, Virar West, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.3.3.29

Keywords:

Moringa oleifera, Pharmacological activity, Phytochemistry, Traditional uses

Abstract

Moringa oleifera Lam., more commonly referred to as munga, is a plant that is widely cultivated in India and is used for medicinal purposes. In the family Moringaceae, it is classified as a member. The fact that this plant possesses a multitude of advantageous pharmacological effects, including as anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-fertility, anti-cancer, anti-microbial, and antioxidant qualities, makes it an appealing nutritional herb. Different names for this species include the horse radish tree and the drumstick tree, to mention only two of them. Each and every part of this plant contains a component that can be utilised for medical purposes. Milk protein, vitamin A, and vitamin C are all found in high concentrations in this food. There are many different chemicals that are considered to be active phytoconstituents. These substances include proteins, quinine, saponins, flavonoids, tannin, steroids, glycosides, fixed oils, and lipids. This plant also has a home in the tropical regions of the world. These are some extra components that are included: both niazinin A and niazinin B, as well as niazimicin A and niaziminin B. In the fight against malnutrition, the plant's high phytonutrient concentration makes it an effective natural integrator that complements other natural remedies. The findings of studies that investigated the phytochemistry of different plant parts have shown that plants contain a large quantity of organic molecules, which include both primary and secondary metabolites. After doing research on the pharmacological and nutraceutical properties of the plant, it has been determined that it can be utilised in the treatment of a variety of ailments. Through this review, the phytochemical composition of the plant, as well as its therapeutic applications and pharmacological effects, are discussed in depth.

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