Pharmacological aspects of Sigru (Moringa Oleifera Lam.) in view of Ayurveda

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr.Soumya MC ◽  
Dr. Sinimol TP ◽  
Dr. Varsha Sumedhan
Keyword(s):  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Ancient Text ◽  
Traditional Practice ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

The medicinal value of a drug is usually determined based on its pharmacological properties. In traditional practice Sigru (Moringa oleifera Lam.) is used in the management of various diseases. It is necessary to have knowledge of the pharmacological attributes of a drug to use it correctly for the treatment. The pharmacological properties of Sigru has been explained in various ancient text books of Ayurveda. This review will keep an eye on the different properties of Sigru mentioned in various Ayurveda text books.

scholarly journals Moringa oleifera Lam.: A Biofunctional Edible Plant from India, Phytochemistry and Medicinal Properties

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. N. Pandey ◽  
Vandana Chauhan ◽  
V. S. Pandey ◽  
P. P. Upadhyaya ◽  
Olga R. Kopp
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
Form Part ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Common Illnesses ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

Moringa oleifera is a versatile horticulture tree with important medicinal, nutritional and industrial applications, widely distributed and used in India. The Moringa tree originated in India and was introduced to Africa from India and other countries as a health supplement. Almost all parts of the plant have shown nutritional value and are used in India for a variety of food preparations. In India, M. oleifera leaves are available in powder to treat mild malnourishment in children. About all parts like leaves, seeds and pods are used as vegetables. Phytochemicals such as flavonoids, tannins, triterpenoids, saponins, flavonoids, anthraquinones, alkaloids and others, are responsible for the medicinal value of this plant. This species is rich in protein, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that form part of its quality as superfood. It has been reported to have strong antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, diuretic, anthelminthic and antiurolithiatic properties, among others. People in India use this species to treat common illnesses because of its availability and easy preparation. This review provides information on the significant potential of Moringa and its nutritional, medicinal, pharmaceutical and industrial values.

scholarly journals Phytochemical Screening of Flowers from Moringa oleifera Lam.

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
V S Suryawanshi ◽  
S R Umate
Keyword(s):  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Flower Extract ◽  
Plant Sources ◽  
Potassium Magnesium ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

Plants serve as a vast source for varied phytoconstituents exhibiting varied pharmacological properties. It is one of the richest plant sources of Vitamins A, B (Ramachandran, 1980; Odee, 1998; Jahn et al, 1986; Palada et al, 1995; Gilani et al, 1994) Vit. C, D, E and K. The vital minerals present in Moringa include Calcium, Copper, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese and Zinc. Leaves, flowers, and pods are common vegetables in the Asian diet. The chemical constituents of the Hexane and Ethanol extract of Moringa oleifera Lam. Flowers were investigated. Different chemical constituents were identified in the extract; unsaturated fatty acids, especially oleic acid, alkaloids, steroids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, carbohydrates, and minerals are present in the extract. This work aims to identify the main constituents from Moringa oleifera Lam. Flower extract.

scholarly journals Ethnomedicinal, Pharmacological and Antimicrobial Aspects of Moringa oleifera Lam.: A review

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
Ajeet Singh ◽  
◽  
Navneet ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Stimulant Effect ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Drumstick Tree ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

The inclusive information is provided in present review on traditional uses, antimicrobial activity and pharmacology of Moringa oleifera Lam. It is commonly known as ‘drumstick tree’. M. oleifera is alternative tonic, astringent, emollient, aphrodisiac etc. Bark of this plant is considered as cooling. Seeds of this plant are considered as aphoradisiac. It has a depressant rather than a stimulant effect on the central nervous system. Many pharmacological investigations have been carried out based on its chemical constituents. Extensive literature survey revealed many pharmacological properties includes antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, anticonvulsant, antidiabetic, antimutagenic, anticlastogenic, anti-fertility, antiulcer, antioxidant, antiviral and wound healing activities

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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