Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Moringa Tree: An Overview

Abstract

Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera) Lam or “kelor”, a common name amongst Indonesian, belongs to the Moringaceae family. It is widely cultivated in India and known as nutritional herbs. Every part of these plants possess a valuable medicinal property. Universally known with the name “horseradish plant” or “drumstick plant” consists of biological exertion such as anticancer, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, treat malnutrition, and beneficial as concentration enhancer and as well as wound healing enterprise. So, the aim of the present review is to present comprehensive information on the traditional uses, phytochemical compound, and pharmacology activities of the medicinal plant, M. oleifera, from recognized sources. In the effort in future studies to develop a novel therapeutic medicine, the information provided in this review will be useful.