A Review on Medicinal Constituents and Therapeutic Potential of Moringa oleifera

Abstract

Moringa oleifera is an old plant known for its different restorative properties referenced in Ayurveda. It has a place with the Moringaceae family. It is ordinarily named as Sainjana in Hindi and Drumstick or Horseradish tree in English. It belongs to tropical and subtropical regions. It is found in India, Philippines, South Asia, Indonesia, Central America, Africa, and Caribbean. Generally, Moringa oleifera has been utilized or its different restorative properties, for example, as wound healing, anti-diabetic, pain relief, anti-inflammatory, cancer prevention. All aspects of this plant contain a significant therapeutic component. Numerous basic supplements have been found in Moringa oleifera for example nutrients, minerals, amino acids, omega 3 and 6 unsaturated fats, antioxidants and β-carotene. It is a high wellspring of nutrients and minerals, leaves and pods contain bottomless measure of manganese, different minerals, for example, K, Cu, Na, Mg, Fe, Zn, Cl, P, and so forth are additionally present in Moringa oleifera. Different parts of Moringa oleifera possess a great wellspring of glucosinolates, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, polyunsaturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids and others. Different definitions are accessible in the market of Moringa oleifera, for example, seed oil, dried leaves powder, paste, tablet are accessible there for different uses. The present review focuses on the biological sources, phytoconstituents, toxicological studies, multipurpose uses and possible pharmacological activities carried out on Moringa oleifera.