IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

An Overview on Moringa Oleifera

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Mukesh Singh Sikarwar

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Moringa oleifera is a plant native to India that thrives in tropical and subtropical climates throughout the globe. It's also known as the 'drumstick tree' or the 'horseradish tree.' Moringa is extensively grown throughout the globe because it can survive both severe drought and moderate cold. Every component of the tree is useful for nutritional or economic uses due to its high nutritious properties. Minerals, vitamins, and other phytochemicals are abundant in the leaves. The leaves' extracts are used to treat malnutrition and to supplement breast milk in nursing mothers. It's been utilized as an antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and antibacterial agent in the past. A natural coagulant, M. oleifera seed, is widely utilized in water treatment. This study's scientific endeavor sheds light on the usage of moringa as a diabetic and cancer treatment, as well as moringa fortification in commercial goods. This study looks at how moringa is used in a variety of fields for its medical qualities, including production, nutrition, commercialization, and the most important pharmacological aspects of this "miracle tree".

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