Moringa Oleifera, A Potential Miracle Tree; A Review
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2016, Vol 11, Issue 6
Abstract
Moringa oleifera Lam. Tree grows in many tropical and subtropical countries. It is grown for commercial purposes in places like South and Central America, Africa, India, Hawaii, Mexico and Asia. The seed, leaves, root and flowers of M. oleifera are often used in traditional medicine, while the immature pods, leaves and seed are used as nutrition products in human food. The extracts (Leaf) of M. oleifera plays a key role of safety studies in animals and antioxidant activity. So far, there were no adverse effects reported in humans. Some studies using powdered leaf preparations of M. oleifera have demonstrated anti-dyslipidemic and antidiabetic activities. These activities were verified using leaf powders and extracts in animals. Different studies have shown that hydroalcohol and aqueous extracts of M. oleifera leaf has a wide range of biological activities such as antihypertensive, tissue protective (kidneys, testes, lungs and heart), antiulcer, antioxidant, immunomodulatory and analgesic actions. Phenolic acids, polyphenols, alkaloids and flavonoids are responsible for the observed effects. The aim of this research work was to review M. oleifera as a potential miracle tree and to give more emphasis on it uses. Therefore, there is need to study the standardized extracts of M. oleifera leaves that can be used in wide range of areas. This research work would serve as a background for researches in the future.
Authors and Affiliations
Bashir, K. A, Waziri, A. F, Musa, D. D. 1
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