Abstract

A REVIEW ON PHYTOCHEMICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF MORINGA OLEIFERA

*Rahmabi K. P., Fathima Rameesha K. P., Fathima Fidha K. P., Minna Nasrin A. K., Celetin Baboo and Dr. Sirajudheen M. K.

ABSTRACT

It has many nutritional and medicinal values, which have been present in its leaves, fruit, flower, seeds, root and bark. It is the plant that contains the highest concentration of vitamins, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, copper and potassium. Moringa is a tree that originated in South Asia but has been distributed in many countries globally. Moringa has much value due to its multipurpose uses and adaptability to both humid and dry climates. It can withstand droughts and grows quickly. In addition to being a medicinal plant with antibacterial properties that heal a variety of illnesses, it is utilized as food for both humans and animals. It is also very essential because of its numerous industrial and environmental uses.

Keywords: Moringa oleifera, phytochemical properties and pharmacological properties.