Moringa is used for “tired blood” (anemia); arthritis and other joint pain (rheumatism); asthma; cancer; constipation; diabetes; diarrhea; epilepsy; stomach pain; stomach and intestinal ulcers; intestinal spasms; headache; heart problems; high blood pressure; kidney stones; fluid retention; thyroid disorders; and bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections. Oil from moringa seeds is used in foods, perfume, and hair care products, and as a machine.

1. Sagar Kishor Savale
Department of Pharmacy, North Maharashtra University, college of
R.C.Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research,
Shirpur, Dist.Dhule, Maharashtra.
Email: avengersagar16@gmail.com

2. Moringa Oleifera
Synonyms- Guilandina moringa, Hyperanthera moringa, Moringa pterygosperma
Gaertn. Nom. illeg.
Biological source-it can consist of dried long, slender, triangular seed-pods of
Moringa Oleifera belonging to Family Moringaceae
Geographical source- Moringa is a plant that is native to the sub-Himalayan areas
of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. It is also grown in the tropics. The
leaves, bark, flowers, fruit, seeds, and root are used to make medicine.
Morphology-
Colour - green
Odour - characteristics
Taste - characteristics
Shape - long, slender
Size - height is 10 to 12 m and diameter is 45cm
Chemical constituents -
Isothiocyanates such as 4-{(2'-O-acetyl-α-L-rhamnosyloxy) benzyl} Isothiocyanates
(RBITC; a 2'-acetylated glycoside of benzylisothiocyanate) and a 4'-acetylated
variant (seeds) as well as a fully no acetylated 4-(alpha-L-Rhamnosyloxy) benzyl
Isothiocyanates
Nitrate , Pterygosperma ,Crypto-chlorogenic acid , Quercetin , Quercetin 3-O-βD-
(600-O-malonyl)-glucoside, and the isomer Isoquercetin , Kaempferol and its 3-
glucoside Astragalin and its rhamnoglucoside , Procyanidins , 4-O-caffeoylquinic
acid, 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid, and glucosides thereof , Protease inhibitors (leaves
and seeds) with activity against serine proteases (trypsin and chymotrypsin) and

3. bacterial proteases, but was ineffective against subtilisin, esperase, pronase E,
and proteinase K
Use-Moringa is used for “tired blood” (anemia); arthritis and other joint pain
(rheumatism); asthma; cancer; constipation; diabetes; diarrhea; epilepsy;
stomach pain; stomach and intestinal ulcers; intestinal spasms; headache; heart
problems; high blood pressure; kidney stones; fluid retention; thyroid disorders;
and bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections.
Oil from moringa seeds is used in foods, perfume, and hair care products, and as a
machine.
What is Moringa Oleifera?

4. Moringa Oleifera, known as Moringa, is native to north India but is now found throughout the tropics.
Moringa is also known as horseradish tree, drumstick tree and mother’s best friend. It grows fast and
reaches up to 12m. The bark is grey and thick and looks like cork, peeling in patches.
It looses its leaves from December to January and new growth starts in February to March. Moringa
produces cream coloured flowers when it is 8 months old and the flowering season begins in January
and continues through to March. The fruit ripens from April to June and the pods are triangular in cross
section, 30 to 50cm long and contain oily, black, winged seeds.
Research
Moringa is undergoing preliminary research to investigate the potential properties of its nutrients and
phytochemicals, some of which include antibacterial effects in vitro, improved glucose tolerance in a rat
model of diabetes, inhibition of Epstein-Barr virus activity in vitro and reduction of skin papillomas in
mice.
Potential for water purification
In preliminary research, moringa seed powder is being assessed for its potential to make river water
potable. Research showed that filtering with seed powder may diminish water pollution and bacterial
counts.
Traditional medicine
Moringa has been used in folk medicine, including Siddha medicine and Ayurveda traditional medicines
and in the Philippines. In Ayurveda traditional medicine, the leaves are believed to affect blood pressure
and glucose levels.

5. The nutritional value of Moringa oleifera
These tiny leaves could save millions of lives.
This is why we all need to use this Moringa, The Tree of Life.

6. Thereputic uses of moringa olifera
 Moringa for Blood Pressure
 Diet high in magnesium benefits those with hypertension, most likely by contributing to the
relaxation of the smooth muscles of the blood vessels.
 Moringa also contains magnesium along with zinc and vitamin E which takes part in decreasing
the blood pressure along with other nutrients.
 Moringa For Diabetes
 Moringa as a rich source of ascorbic acid helps in insulin secretion.
 It is interesting to note that certain nutrients like vitamins B1, B2, B12, pantothenic acid,
vitamin C, protein and potassium - along with small frequent meals containing some
carbohydrate - can actually stimulate production of insulin within the body
 Natural healer
 Neutralizes toxins
 Flushes toxins from the body
 Purifies the liver
 Removes heavy metals pollutants
 Helps strengthen the immune system
 Assists in building red blood cells
 Rejuvenates at cellular level
 Reduces the ph level in the body
 The nourishment found in Moringa
 Active Adults: on-the-go lifestyle. Working 8-10 hours a day and trying to keep up with other
activities.
 Senior Adults: lessened ability to absorb nutrients, lower metabolism, and less energy.
 Children:hard to get them to eat right even if you cook healthy food for them; they often snub
vegetables.
 Parents:no time to think about their own nutrition; too busy.

7.  Teenagers:immortal attitude, don’t think about and don’t care about what fast food does to
them; not worried about the future.
 Scientific Research
 Pharmacology
 Enzymatic Interactions
 Neurology
 GABAergic Neurotransmission
 Adrenergic Neurotransmission
 Dopaminergic Neurotransmission
 Serotonergic Neurotransmission
 Memory and Learning
 Anxiety and Stress
 Analgesia
 Cardiovascular Health
 Absorption
 Cardiac Tissue
 Blood
 Blood Pressure
 Lipids and Cholesterol
 Interactions with Glucose Metabolism
 Absorption
 Blood Glucose
 Diabetes
 Inflammation and Immunology
 Macrophages
 Neutrophils
 B Cells
 Arthritis
 Bacterial Interactions
 Virology
 Interactions with Oxidation
 In vitro
 In vivo
 Interactions with Hormones
 Thyroid Hormones
 Interactions with Organ Systems
 Eyes
 Lungs
 Stomach
 Intestines
 Kidneys

8.  Liver
 Testicles
 Interactions with Cancer Metabolism
 Melanoma
 Cervical Cancer
 Pancreatic Cancer
 Colon Cancer
 Interactions with Pregnancy
 Lactation
 Contraception
 Interactions with Aesthetics
 Skin
 Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions
 Citrus Sinensis
 Safety and Toxicology
 General
Conclusion-
Moringa Oleifera can be an extremely valuable source of nutrition for
people of all ages.
Moringa leaves will be ready available to improve nutritional intake on a
daily basis.
References-
1. Gopalan, C., B.V. Rama Sastri, and S.C. Balasubramanian. Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Hyderabad, India: (National Institute of Nutrition), 1971 (revised and updated by B.S.
Narasinga Rao, Y.G. Deosthale, and K.C. Pant, 1989).
2. Fuglie, Lowell J., ed. The Miracle Tree—Moringa Oleifera: Natural Nutrition for the Tropics.
Training Manual. 2001. Church World Service, Dakar, Senegal. May 2002.
3. Price, Martin L. “The Moringa Tree.” Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization (ECHO)
Technical Note. 1985 (revised 2002). May 2002.
<www.echotech.org/technical/technotes/moringabiomasa.pdf>.
4. Saint Sauveur (de), Armelle. “Moringa exploitation in the world: State of knowledge and
challenges.” Development Potential for Moringa Products. International Workshop, Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania, 29 Oct. - 2 Nov. 2001.

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