PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS OF Moringa oleifera Lam

Medicinal plants have been used for centuries across cultures for their therapeutic properties. In ancient days treatment of disease and healing of wound was mainly done by using medicinal plants. As a traditional method they used the bark of trees, fruit peels, seeds and other parts of plant as medicinal purpose. Medicinal plants which are abundant in nature is a great advantage for its availability. Every portion of the Moringa oleifera tree is useful for both economic and commercial purposes, and the tree has a high nutritional value. They are the plants which are the most widely cultivated species in Moringacea family. Different parts of the plant contain nutrients, vitamins, and are highly rich in protein and iron. In addition to its therapeutic benefits, Moringa oleifera is particularly significant plant components that have distinct biological activities include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties. These components include leaves, roots, seeds, bark, fruit, flowers, and immature pods. Extraction methods are carried out to get the extract from different parts of the plant an it varies based on the part of the plant which is used for extraction. The remains obtained after extraction can be used as fertilizer which is highly nutritious for plants. Other than pharmaceutical and medicinal applications, the seed extract of moringa is used for water purification and waste water treatment. They are store house of different kinds of phytochemicals and nutrient rich source which makes it a good medicinal agent. Due to its great properties they are considered to be suitable for both human consumption and commercial purpose.