A Review on the Phytopharmacological Potential of Moringa oleifera

Abstract

In traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unnani, many plants are well known for their wide range of healing qualities. People rely on plants for their everyday needs. These plants are used as food, to make herbal medicines, for treating illnesses, in various industrial uses, and for many other purposes. Moringa oleifera Lam. is a type of evergreen plant that grows mostly in hot and warm regions. It contains several useful chemicals such as tannins, alkaloids, steroids, triterpenoids, flavonoids, hydroxyanthraquinones, cardiac glycosides, saponins, and carbohydrates like glucose and fructose, along with proteins and amino acids. This plant is used to treat a variety of health issues including inflammation, diabetes, obesity, cancer, kidney protection, liver protection, immune support, high blood pressure, cholera, asthma, diarrhea, and nervous system disorders. This review looks closely at the plant's features, traditional medical uses, the chemicals it contains, and the proven ways these chemicals help in treating diseases.