PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION OF MORINGA OLIEFERA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
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Moringa oleifera, commonly referred to as the "tree of life" or "miracle tree," holds significant importance as a valuable herbal plant due to its extensive range of medicinal and non-medicinal advantages. In traditional practices, this plant has been utilized for treating injuries, alleviating pain, healing ulcers, addressing liver and heart issues, managing cancer, and reducing inflammation.
Pharmacological investigations have substantiated the hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties of extracts derived from different components of the plant. Notably, bioactive elements have been identified in all segments of the plant. To date, over a hundred compounds from various parts of Moringa oleifera have been identified, encompassing alkaloids, flavonoids, anthraquinones, vitamins, glycosides, and terpenes
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Kavil Sunesara
Department of Pharmacy, Khyati College of Pharmacy, Palodia, Ahmedabad
Nadim Chhipa
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Khyati College of Pharmacy, Palodia, Ahmedabad
Pragnesh Patani
Principal and Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Khyati College of Pharmacy, Palodia, Ahmedabad