Moringa Oleifera: Panaromic View on Nutritional, Therapeutic Activity and Patent Landscape

Powar Priyatama V*

Phytomedicines are believed to have benefits over conventional drugs and are regaining interest in current pharmaceutical research. Moringa oleifera is a multi-purpose plant used a human food, neutraceutical and alternative for medicinal purpose worldwide. It is sometimes called a “Miracle Tree” because of all its parts are used for nutritional, pharmacological properties. It is good source of protein, vitamins, oils, fatty acids, micro/macro minerals elements and various phenolic compounds. It is also reported as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, cardiovascular, hepato-protective, anti-ulcer, diuretic, antiurolithiatic, and antihelmintic. This manuscript provides a brief overview about medicinal and nutritional potential of Moringa and patent landscape of Moringa oleifera plant.

Keywords: Moringa Oleifera; Medicinal Value; Nutritional Potential; Pharmacological Properties

Published on: Feb 9, 2017 Pages: 24-28

Full Text PDF Full Text HTML DOI: 10.17352/ijpsdr.000012
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