The Magic Remedy of Moringa Oliferia: An Overview

Mehta, J S; Shukla, Alok Kumar; Bukhariya, V; Charde, R. M.

doi:10.7439/ijbar.v2i6.35

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“…Others include antiulcer, antibacterial and antifungal properties [14]. Recent studies indicate that it also has antinociceptive [7] as well as wound healing ability [8].…”

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Micro- and Macroelemental Composition and Safety Evaluation of the NutraceuticalMoringa oleiferaLeaves

Asiedu-Gyekye

Frimpong–Manso

Awortwe

et al. 2014

Journal of Toxicology

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Moringa oleifera is a multipurpose plant used in Ghana and most parts of Africa. Its high mineral, protein, and vitamins content has enabled its use as a nutraceutical and panacea for various diseases. This study aimed at measuring the micro- and macroelements content of dried Moringa oleifera leaves using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopic (EDXRF) and assessing its toxicological effect in rats. Acute toxicity (5000 mg/kg) and a subacute toxicity studies of the leaf (40 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg) extract were conducted in rats. Blood samples were assessed for biochemical and haematological parameters. Results showed significant levels of thirty-five (35) elements (14 macroelements and 21 microelements) in M. oleifera extract. There were no observed overt adverse reactions in the acute and subacute studies. Although there were observed elevations in liver enzymes ALT and ALP (P < 0.001) and lower creatinine levels in the extract treated groups, no adverse histopathological findings were found. Moringa oleifera dried leaf extract may, therefore, be reasonably safe for consumption. However, the consumption of Moringa oleifera leaves should not exceed a maximum of 70 grams per day to prevent cumulative toxicity of these essential elements over long periods.

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“…Others include antiulcer, antibacterial and antifungal properties [14]. Recent studies indicate that it also has antinociceptive [7] as well as wound healing ability [8].…”

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confidence: 99%

Micro- and Macroelemental Composition and Safety Evaluation of the NutraceuticalMoringa oleiferaLeaves

Asiedu-Gyekye

Frimpong–Manso

Awortwe

et al. 2014

Journal of Toxicology

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“…The flowers of Moringa oleifera have been found to be rich in potassium and calcium (Jideani and Diedericks, 2014). Traditionally, decoction made with fresh Moringa oleifera flowers has been used as an excellent herbal tonic for sexual weakness and functional infertility of both males and female (Mehta et al, 2011). In addition, Moringa oleifera flowers have been reported for treatment of tumour (Mehta et al, 2011).…”

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“…Traditionally, decoction made with fresh Moringa oleifera flowers has been used as an excellent herbal tonic for sexual weakness and functional infertility of both males and female (Mehta et al, 2011). In addition, Moringa oleifera flowers have been reported for treatment of tumour (Mehta et al, 2011). The flowers are edible when cooked and are considered to share the same taste as mushroom.…”

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Effect of Moringa oleifera flower fortification on the nutritional quality and sensory properties of weaning food

Arise

Sanusi

et al. 2014

Croat. J. Food Sci. Technol.

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SummaryMoringa oleifera is a nutrient rich plant that has the potential to combat malnutrition problems in Africa. This study aims to investigate the effect of fortification using Moringa oleifera flower powder on the sensory and proximate attributes of fermented yellow maize and millet blend (Ogi). The formulation was grouped into seven blends in ratio 100:0:0, 70:30:0, 70:25:5, 70:20:10, 70:15:15, 70:10:20, 70:5:25 for maize, millet and Moringa oleifera flower powder (MOFP) respectively. Moringa oleifera flower was air-dried for 5days, milled and sieved to obtained fine powder. The fine powder was mixed thoroughly with fermented maize and millet, wet milled and sieved. The proximate composition of fermented yellow maize and millet (Ogi) fortified with Moringa oleifera flower powder showed an increase in crude protein, crude fibre, ash and fat with increase in the levels of Moringa oleifera flower powder and decrease in carbohydrate and moisture content. Moisture, protein, fibre, fat, ash and carbohydrate contents varied in the range 7.92-9.74%, 10.46 _ 16.06%, 2.31-4.13%, 2.90-4.07%, 1.23-1.93% and 66.45-73.25% respectively. Sensory evaluation shows that blend 6 (20% MOFP) compared favourably with the control. Also, nutritional analysis shows that blend 6 is favourable as weaning food. Therefore, blend 6 formulation can be used as alternative to the weaning foods to improve the nutritional status of children and help to curb protein malnutrition.

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“…The leaves are highly nutritious and a good source of beta carotenes, amino acids (methionine, cysteine, tryptophan, lysine), vitamin C, vitamin B 1 , vitamin B 2 , vitamin B 3 , iron, potassium, calcium, zinc, sodium and also a potential source of natural antioxidants. 3 Apart from the nutritious leaves, there also has been many folklore claims about this plant. The history of this plant dates back to almost 5000 years back and is documented in writings of the Romans, Egyptians and the Charaka samhita.…”

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Anti-pyretic, anti-infl ammatory, and analgesic effects of leaf extract of drumstick tree

Bhattacharya¹,

Naik²,

Agrawal³

et al. 2014

JYP

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Objectives:The aim was to investigate the antipyretic, anti-infl ammatory and analgesic activity of ethanolic leaf extract of Moringa oleifera, commonly known as drumstick tree. Materials and Methods: The study is a randomized controlled experimental study. The experiments were carried out dividing the animals in six groups, each containing six animals. Ethanolic extract of Moringa M. oleifera (EMO was administered at 50, 100, 200, 400 mg/kg doses orally to the respective four groups. Control was normal saline (orally at 2 ml/kg body weight). Antipyretic activity was done in albino rats using the Brewer's yeast induced pyrexia model, standard used was paracetamol (100 mg/kg). Anti-infl ammatory action was screened using carrageenan induced paw edema model in albino rats. Analgesic actions was evaluated using acetic acid induced writhing test and Eddy's hot plate test for the peripheral and central analgesic actions respectively using albino mice. Results: The ethanolic leaf extract of M. oleifera showed signifi cant (P < 0.05) antipyretic and anti-infl ammatory activities at 100, 200, 400 mg/kg. The percentage inhibition of paw edema at 3 rd h was 64.77% for aspirin and EMO 400 mg/kg showed 56.81% comparing with the control. Signifi cant (P < 0.01) analgesic activity was exhibited by ethanolic leaf extract of M. oleifera at 100, 200, 400 mg/kg in both the acetic acid induced writhing test and the Eddy's hot plate test in comparison with control. Dose-dependent increase in the percentage inhibition of writhes was noted with EMO 100, 200, 400 mg/kg showing 26%, 51% and 81%, respectively. Conclusion: Thus, our study concludes that EMO leaves has antipyretic, anti-infl ammatory, and both central and peripheral analgesic actions.

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The Magic Remedy of Moringa Oliferia: An Overview

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Micro- and Macroelemental Composition and Safety Evaluation of the NutraceuticalMoringa oleiferaLeaves

Micro- and Macroelemental Composition and Safety Evaluation of the NutraceuticalMoringa oleiferaLeaves

Effect of Moringa oleifera flower fortification on the nutritional quality and sensory properties of weaning food

Anti-pyretic, anti-infl ammatory, and analgesic effects of leaf extract of drumstick tree

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