A REVIEW ON THERAPEUTIC AND POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF MORINGA OLEIFERA

Moringa oleifera, commonly known as the Miracle tree because of its nutritional and therapeutic properties, is a member of the Moringaceae family. The same species is known as the horseradish tree, drumstick tree, or ben oil tree. It is widely cultivated throughout India found in the tropical and subtropical zones of the world globe. Medicines, functional food preparations, water filtration, and biodiesel generation are all possible applications of Moringa oleifera. Drumstick tree contains various bioactive constituents like flavonoids, glucosinolates, phenolic acid, terpenes, alkaloids, sterols, saponins and tannins etc. Moringa oleifera has various biological activities which comprise antidiabetic, anticancer, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antifertility, hepatoprotective, antiviral, anticonvulsant, anti-trypanosomal, antileishmanial, antihyperlipidemic, hypocholesterolaemic, antispasmodic, antihypertension, antispasmodic, analgesic and antipyretic effect. Each part of the horseradish tree shows nutritive value; hence it is significant for nutritional and commercial purpose. Minerals, vitamins, and other phytochemicals are abundant in these plants. It contains vitamins A, C, B1, B2, B3, E as well as minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium, Copper, Iron and Sulphur all of which are essential for human growth and development. Due to the presence of vitamins and minerals, Moringa oleifera is widely used in the treatment of malnutrition. By use of drying and freezing technique, we can store nutrients from the leaves of Moringa for a longer period of time. Apart from its nutritional and therapeutic properties, the horseradish tree has a plethora of other noteworthy qualities, making it ideal for aesthetics, agriculture, and industrial applications. Horseradish tree has a lot of potential for purifying domestic water supplies as well as treating agricultural, commercial, and municipal wastewater. Seeds of Moringa oleifera plays a vital role in water treatment.

Keywords: Moringa oleifera, Moringa peregrine, bioactive components, biological activities