Health benefits of Moringa oleifera.
Phytomedicines are believed to have benefits over conventional drugs and are regaining interest in current research. Moringa oleifera is a multi-purpose herbal plant used as human food and an alternative for medicinal purposes worldwide. It has been identified by researchers as a plant with numerous health benefits including nutritional and medicinal advantages. Moringa oleifera contains essential amino acids, carotenoids in leaves, and components with nutraceutical properties, supporting the idea of using this plant as a nutritional supplement or constituent in food preparation. Some nutritional evaluation has been carried out in leaves and stem. An important factor that accounts for the medicinal uses of Moringa oleifera is its very wide range of vital antioxidants, antibiotics and nutrients including vitamins and minerals. Almost all parts from Moringa can be used as a source for nutrition with other useful values. This mini-review elaborate on details its health benefits.
Food Safety Research Centre (FOSREC), Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia E-mail : madfaizal@upm. edu. my.
Ahmad Faizal
AF
Abdull Razis
Muhammad Din
MD
Ibrahim
Saie Brindha
SB
Kntayya
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008903:Minerals / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D029588:Moringa oleifera; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014815:Vitamins / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000975:Antioxidants; D008903:Minerals; D010936:Plant Extracts; D014815:Vitamins