scholarly journals ​Moringa- The Miracle Wellness Tree: A Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.A. Athira ◽  
S.T. Panjikkaran ◽  
E.R. Aneena ◽  
C.L. Sharon ◽  
P.S. Lakshmi
Keyword(s):  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Edible Oil ◽  
Drought Tolerant ◽  
Cosmetic Industry ◽  
Hair Care ◽  
Commercial Applications ◽  
Moringa Oil ◽  
Mature Seeds ◽  
Edible Parts ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

Moringa [Moringa oleifera (Lam.) Moringaceae] is a fast growing, deciduous, drought tolerant and tropical perennial tree. Moringa oleifera is called as a “Miracle Tree” due to not only its nutritional and pharmacological properties but also utilized as biofuel, water purifier and cosmetic industry. Every part of Moringa oleifera is a storehouse of essential nutrients. Edible parts of the plant includes the whole leaves, immature green fruits or seed pods, flowers and roots. Mature seeds yield 38-40 per cent edible oil called ben oil. Cosmetics such as anti-ageing creams, hair care products, face creams, aromatherapy oils and massage oils use moringa oil. Fresh Moringa leaves was collected from Department of vegetable science, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur. The KAU Moringa variety Anupama was selected for the study during the period of 2018-2020. Moringa is indeed a miracle tree with enormous potential which is yet to be explored for therapeutic and commercial applications.

scholarly journals Nutritional and phytochemical profiles and biological activities of Moringa oleifera Lam. edible parts from Guinea-Bissau (West Africa)

2021 ◽  
Vol 341 ◽  
pp. 128229
Author(s):  
Ângela Fernandes ◽  
Aducabe Bancessi ◽  
José Pinela ◽  
Maria Inês Dias ◽  
Ângela Liberal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
West Africa ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Guinea Bissau ◽  
Phytochemical Profiles ◽  
Edible Parts ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

scholarly journals Evaluation of the, in vitro, photoprotetive capacity of Moringa oleifera oil for its use in sunscreen formulation

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
Viviane Martins rebello Dos santos ◽  
Gabriela Cristina Ferreira Mota ◽  
Kamila Campos ◽  
Lucas Sousa ◽  
Tatiane Amparo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Human Fibroblasts ◽  
Cytotoxic Potential ◽  
Protection Factor ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Oil ◽  
Moringa Oil ◽  
Sunscreen Formulation ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

Moringa oleifera Lam is an Indian plant with applications in the agricultural and medical fields. The assets development capable of increasing the efficiency of sunscreens, mainly those of plant origin, due to their natural benefits, represents an increasing demand for cosmetology. The present study aims to identify by CG-MS the constituents of the most active oil and to evaluate the photoprotective capacity of Moringa oil, and its action in sunscreen formulations. Extracts of the oils from the Moringa seeds were evaluated for the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) observing the highest result for the dichloromethane extract. This extract showed low cytotoxic potential for human fibroblasts and it was incorporated into a sunscreen. The extract increased the SPF of the sunscreen and its effect may be related to fatty acids identified by GC-MS. The results showed the benefit of Moringa oil as a vegetable active in the sunscreen formulations by increasing the SPF of sunscreens in a natural and sustainable way.

Monthly variation and impact of pollution on the nutritional value of Moringa oleifera (Lam.) Leaves

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 5535
Author(s):  
Sachin Umesh Dubey ◽  
Madhu Kanta Kapoor
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Reducing Sugars ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
Monthly Variation ◽  
Vehicular Pollution ◽  
Total Sugars ◽  
Urban Sewage ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

Moringa oleifera Lam., commonly found tree in sub-Himalayan tracts of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan has a high nutrition value. The leaves, flowers and immature pods of Moringa are used as a vegetable in many countries. The leaves are highly nutritious and medicinal in nature. They are a rich source of iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, proteins, and essential amino acids. Hence Moringa leaves can be a good source of protein for the vegetarians and the under-nourished population. Present investigation deals with the study of monthly variation in the nutritional value of Moringa leaves from the month of June 2015 to January 2016. Impact of urban sewage pollution and roadside vehicular pollution on the amount of reducing and total sugars, chlorophylls (a, b and total), proteins, vitamin-C and pH of the leaves, was also studied. Results revealed that the highest amounts of reducing sugars, total sugars, chlorophyll b and total chlorophyll during October 2015 whereas proteins, chlorophyll a, vitamin C and pH were highest during January 2016. Leaf samples collected from all the study sites exhibited minimum amounts of reducing sugars, chlorophylls (a, b and total) and pH during July 2015 whereas total sugars were lowest during December 2015. Proteins and vitamin C values were lowest during August and June 2015 respectively. Sewage and vehicular pollution showed an adverse effect on the nutritional contents of Moringa oleifera leaves. Of the two polluted sites, samples from near the sewage flow showed higher impact.

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