PJB-2023-527
Ethnopharmacological use of Moringa oleifera: An updated reviewEthnopharmacological use of Moringa oleifera: An updated review
Arfa Shahzad
Abstract
Moringa oleifera commonly known as Moringa, is one the most cultivated medicinal tree in South Asia. It is the member of genus Moringa belonging to family Moringaceae. Since the ages it is an important part of daily life of people living in rural areas. It is a part of healthy diet of humans as well as animals because it is a good source of vitamin A, B, C, D and K. Anti-cancerous efficacy of Moringa is one of the most important research topics in the world. Moringa oleifera contains good nutritional values and serves as an antioxidant, antispasmodic, antipyretic, antibacterial, anti-hypertensive, wound healing, and antiretroviral lead molecule which have been used to improve the activity of immune-system. Dried seeds powder of Moringa have a special ability to bind the pollutants present in water. This plant proved its significant activity against different pathogenic microbes. Moringa oleifera is often known to be a “Miracle Tree” because of its strong immune-boosting and antimicrobial properties. M. oleifera extract contains Flavonoids, which have been used against many respiratory disease-causing viruses, such as respiratory syncytial virus and corona virus. Topical application of ointment as well as extract is also helpful in enhancing the wound healing process. It is considered as good diet because it can prevent different chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes, and can be used as a medicine against these diseases. Moringa has good concentration of Vitamin A and different other compounds in the extract, playing a good role in prevention of ocular diseases. Though it has various nutritional, therapeutic and health promotional effects, still much of its benefits are hidden that are yet to be discovered for the welfare of mankind.
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