The role of Moringa oleifera pods, seeds, bark and root as functional food
Department of Home Science, The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Gandhigram, Dindigul Dist., Tamil Nadu, India.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(03), 1937–1942
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.3.0933
Publication history:
Received on 13 February 2024; revised on 20 March 2024; accepted on 22 March 2024
Abstract:
Moringa oleifera also called as moringa, drumstick leaves, miracle tree. Moringa oleifera belongs to Moringaceae family. Moringa oleifera contains numerous health benefits. Moringa oleifera provides an abundant source of specific essential nutrients, biologically active components and phytochemicals like sterols, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids, anthraquinones, saponins, alkaloids, isothiocyanates and glycoside compounds. Moringa oleifera is also good for the skin, hair, heart, liver, eyes, high blood pressure and it can help against anaemia, renal illness, obesity and diabetes. The main focus of this review is about the health benefits of Moringa oleifera seeds, bark, pod and root.
Keywords:
Moringa oleifera; Drumstick Leaves; Pods; Seeds; Bark; Root; Antioxidant
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