Phytochemical, nutraceutical and pharmacological attributes of a functional crop Moringa oleifera Lam: An overview

Singh, Amit Kumar; Rana, Harvesh Kumar; Tshabalala, Thulani; Kumar, Ramesh; Gupta, Ashutosh; Ndhlala, A.R.; Pandey, Abhay K.

doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2019.06.017

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“…Fruit and seed samples revealed a total content of tocopherols ranging from 2.71±0.01 to 4.86±0.03 g/100 g dw and the samples collected in Bissau showed higher levels of these lipophilic antioxidants. Singh et al (2020) reported that tocopherols together with ascorbic acid, carotenoids and flavonoids are antioxidants found in M. oleifera with the ability to eliminate reactive oxygen species.…”

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“…The aqueous and hydroethanolic extracts of M. oleifera flowers have also been described as having a significant hepatoprotective effect, which may be due to the presence of quercetin, a well-known flavonoid with hepatoprotective activity (Upadhyay et al, 2015). Furthermore, Singh et al (2020) described that alcoholic and aqueous extracts from flowers and roots of M. oleifera act as hepatoprotectors against the effect of acetaminophen (a drug used to treat pain and fever) by decreasing the level of serum enzymatic markers and bilirubin levels.…”

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Nutritional and phytochemical profiles and biological activities of Moringa oleifera Lam. edible parts from Guinea-Bissau (West Africa)

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Moringa oleifera is an edible medicinal plant used to fight malnutrition in Africa. In this study, M. oleifera flowers, fruits and seeds from Guinea-Bissau were characterized for their nutritional composition and hydroethanolic and aqueous extracts were prepared to investigate the phenolic profiles and bioactivities. Seeds presented higher levels of proteins (~31 g/100 g dw), fat (~26 g/100 g dw) and flavan-3-ol derivatives, while carbohydrates, proteins, citric acid, and glycosylated flavonoids were abundant in fruits and flowers, these last samples also being rich in α-tocopherol (~18 mg/100 g dw). Some of the identified polyphenols had never been described in M. oleifera. In general, hydroethanolic extracts contained more polyphenols and were more active against lipid peroxidation, NO production, and tumour cells growth. Significant antimicrobial effects against the tested bacteria and fungi strains were displayed by both hydroethanolic and aqueous extracts. The M. oleifera potential to fight malnutrition and health issues was highlighted.

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Nutritional and phytochemical profiles and biological activities of Moringa oleifera Lam. edible parts from Guinea-Bissau (West Africa)

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“…In addition to its abundant supply of bioactive phytochemicals that are important in ethnomedicinal management of diseases, M. oleifera is also commonly utilised as a food crop, thus making it a functional crop [74]. Due to its high drought and disease resistant properties, M. oleifera is often used as a famine food in several African communities [75,76].…”

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Scribbling the Cat: A Case of the “Miracle” Plant, Moringa oleifera

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This paper reviews the properties of the most cultivated species of the Moringaceae family, Moringa oleifera Lam. The paper takes a critical look at the positive and the associated negative properties of the plant, with particular emphasis on its chemistry, selected medicinal and nutritional properties, as well as some ecological implications of the plant. The review highlights the importance of glucosinolates (GS) compounds which are relatively unique to the Moringa species family, with glucomoriginin and its acylated derivative being the most abundant. We highlight some new research findings revealing that not all M. oleifera cultivars contain an important flavonoid, rutin. The review also focuses on phenolic acids, tannin, minerals and vitamins, which are in high amounts when compared to most vegetables and fruits. Although there are numerous benefits of using M. oleifera for medicinal purposes, there are reports of contraindications. Nonetheless, we note that there are no major harmful effects of M. oleifera that have been reported by the scientific community. M. oleifera is suspected to be potentially invasive and moderately invasive in some regions of the world because of its ability to grow in a wide range of environmental conditions. However, the plant is currently classified as a low potential invasive species and thus there is a need to constantly monitor the species. Despite the numerous benefits associated with the plant, there is still a paucity of data on clinical trials proving both the positive and negative effects of the plant. We recommend further clinical trials to ascertain the properties associated with the plant, especially regarding long term use.

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“…This crop comes from northern India and some areas of northern Europe although it is also grown in the Red Sea area and/or other parts of Asia and Africa, including Madagascar. However, this crop has been spread worldwide [ 2 ] (Asia, Africa, Central, and South America) and this fact has led to it being given different names, i.e., “benzolive tree, drumstick tree, horseradish tree, mulangay, moonga, saijhan, marango, sajna, mlonge, or Ben oil tree” [ 3 ].…”

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“…The genus is well known for its multiplicity of uses. The leaves are used as nutrition supplements, seeds used for water purification, the oil as a biofuel, the trunk as gum producer, the flowers as source of honey, and every part of the plant can also be used for therapeutic purposes [ 2 ].…”

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Moringa oleifera: An Unknown Crop in Developed Countries with Great Potential for Industry and Adapted to Climate Change

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Moringa oleifera is originally a tropical crop with a fast development, little known in developed countries but cultivated since ancient times. It can adapt to regions affected by climate change, such as the Mediterranean basin, since it is a crop with a great resistance to high temperatures. In this study an in-depth bibliographical review was carried out by consulting different databases (Science Direct, FSTA, Scielo, Riunet, and Google Scholar) in order to find published scientific studies on the characteristics of this crop and its agronomic requirements. According to the information found, all parts of the Moringa oleifera, namely the leaves, pods, seeds, roots and flowers, can be used in different industrial sectors such as pharmaceutical, cosmetic, human food, animal feed, and water treatment since they have a nutritional profile rich in high biological value proteins, vitamins A and C, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and minerals: calcium, iron, potassium, and phosphorous.

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Phytochemical, nutraceutical and pharmacological attributes of a functional crop Moringa oleifera Lam: An overview

Cited by 78 publications

References 135 publications

Nutritional and phytochemical profiles and biological activities of Moringa oleifera Lam. edible parts from Guinea-Bissau (West Africa)

Nutritional and phytochemical profiles and biological activities of Moringa oleifera Lam. edible parts from Guinea-Bissau (West Africa)

Scribbling the Cat: A Case of the “Miracle” Plant, Moringa oleifera

Moringa oleifera: An Unknown Crop in Developed Countries with Great Potential for Industry and Adapted to Climate Change

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