Therapeutic Activity of Moringa Oleifera

Abstract

Moringa has long been used to treat infections and diseases namely the common cold and diabetes. Many of the steroidal, alkaloidal, glycosidic compounds along with lipids and varieties of protein were available as an important bioactive  constituents in moringa. Rich sources of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and milk proteins, glucosinolate and isothiocyanate, terpene, anthocyanins and phenolic acids. It belongs to family Moringaceae and its genus consists of 13 species that are mainly cultivated in throughout Asia and Africa. Moringa plant parts are suitable for human and animal consumption. Although, Sahjana, Drumstick tree, and Horse-radish tree are all the names for the same plant.It offered various potential activities such as antiasthamatic, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, antiinflammatory, antifertility, anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, CVS and CNS activity. These plants possess various medicinal properties which can be found in every section of it. Study of this review is to discuss and conclude the knowledge domain on phytochemical composition, medicinal uses and pharmacological activities of moringa and main its ingredients.