<i>Moringa oleifera</i> Lam.: A Phytochemical and Pharmacological Overview
2021
Attilio Anzano | Mohammad Ammar | Marina Papaianni | Laura Grauso | Mohammed Sabbah | Rosanna Capparelli | Virginia Lanzotti
<i>Moringa oleifera</i> Lam. is a fast-growing and drought-resistant tree of the Moringaceae family. The tree is known with some common names: miracle, ben oil, drumstick, horseradish or simply moringa. The plant grows in a variety of environments including harsh conditions. The plant has a high content of phytonutrients, being used as natural integrators to cure malnutrition. Phytochemical studies of plant organs showed the plant as a rich source of primary and secondary metabolites belonging to different classes of organic compounds. Pharmacological studies confirmed the use of the plant to cure several diseases and to possess nutraceutical properties. This review is aimed to contribute to the knowledge of <i>M. oleifera</i> by providing its plant description, phytochemistry and pharmacology.
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