scholarly journals SHIGRU (Moringa oleifera Lam.) AS VISHAGNA DRAVYA- AN OVERVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 453-458
Author(s):  
Ananya, B ◽  
Ravikrishna S ◽  
Sreejith K ◽  
Chaithra Hebbar

Shigru is very common and well-known herbal medicine. The plant is botanically identified as Moringa oleifera Lam. which is distributed in many countries of the tropics and subtropics. It is fast-growing and the most widely cultivated species. It belongs to Moringacae family and Moringa genus. Different parts of Shigru like leaves, seed, bark, root bark etc. are used as Aushadi (medicine) and Ahara (food). The plant has an impressive range of medicinal uses with high nutritional value., It is traditionally used in the treat-ment of various ailments i.e. Visha (poison), Krimi (wormicidal), Kustha (skin disorders), Kandu (itching) Vatavyadhi, Ashmari (calculi), Sopha (Inflammation). This review focuses on the detailed literature review and the medicinal use of shigru in visha (poison)

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Tirna Purkait ◽  
Nandini Dutta

Moringa oleifera, popularly known as Drumstick, is a highly valued plant grown in the tropics and subtropics and one of the vegetables of the Brassica order and belongs to the family Moringaceae. It shows impressive medicinal properties and have great nutritional value. The leaves are rich in vitamins, minerals and have other essential phytochemicals which shows positive physiological benifits. Moringa plant provides a rich and rare combination of zeatin, quercetin, kaempferol and many other phytochemicals. Extracts from the leaves are used to treat malnutrition. It contains antioxidant and shows anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and antimicrobial properties. Scientific studies have given insight about usage of Moringa oleifera as a fortifying agent in foods as a cure of diabetes and cancer. Researches on efficacy of various processing techniques like drying, dehydration, blanching etc. are done to check the efficacy of the process and to check the loss of nutrients during processing.


2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Frieda Rosita Majid ◽  
Nur Hidayat ◽  
Waluyo Waluyo

Background:Moringa (Moringaoleifera Lam.) Is a plant of high nutritional value, grows scattered in the tropics and sub-tropics, but utilization is still low. Each section has its benefits Moringa one part is the Moringa leaves contain a high calcium. In 100 grams of material, fresh Moringa leaves contain as much as 440 mg of calcium in the form of flour whereas if it contains as much as 2,003 mg of calcium. One of its use in the manufacture of flakes added. Objective: Know the difference physical harateristi, organoleptic characteristic and calcium levels in flakes variations addition of Moringa leaf powder. Methods: The study is a randomized experimental design with simple, includes four kinds of treatments, two replications with two experimental units. Observations of physical characteristic were analyzed by descriptive, the organoleptic characteristic of data analysis using statistical test Kruskal-Wallis continued Mann-Whitney and methods of test calcium content using permanganometri then the data were analyzed descriptive. Results: The physical characteristics of flakes greenish-yellow, slightly fragrant aroma typical of flakes, rather unpleasant taste typical of Moringa leaves and a slightly crunchy texture. Organoleptic characteristics the color of flakes with moringa leaf powder 5%, the aroma of the flakes without addition moringa leaf powder, the flavour of flakes with additions moringa leaf powder 5% and the texture of flakes with additions moringa leaf powder 7,5% most prefered panelist and high levels calcium of flakes with additions 10% moringa leaf powder. Conclusion: There is a difference variations addition of moringa leaf powder on physical, organoleptic characteristic (color) and the level of calcium flakes.Flakes with the addition of 5% moringa leaf powder is the most prefered panelist.   Keywords:Moringa Leaf Flour, Flakes, Physical characteristic, organoleptic, Calcium


2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 5535
Author(s):  
Sachin Umesh Dubey ◽  
Madhu Kanta Kapoor

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.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. N. Pandey ◽  
Vandana Chauhan ◽  
V. S. Pandey ◽  
P. P. Upadhyaya ◽  
Olga R. Kopp

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.


Plants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thulani Tshabalala ◽  
Bhekumthetho Ncube ◽  
Ntakadzeni Edwin Madala ◽  
Trevor Tapiwa Nyakudya ◽  
Hloniphani Peter Moyo ◽  
...  

This paper reviews the properties of the most cultivated species of the Moringaceae family, Moringa oleifera Lam. The paper takes a critical look at the positive and the associated negative properties of the plant, with particular emphasis on its chemistry, selected medicinal and nutritional properties, as well as some ecological implications of the plant. The review highlights the importance of glucosinolates (GS) compounds which are relatively unique to the Moringa species family, with glucomoriginin and its acylated derivative being the most abundant. We highlight some new research findings revealing that not all M. oleifera cultivars contain an important flavonoid, rutin. The review also focuses on phenolic acids, tannin, minerals and vitamins, which are in high amounts when compared to most vegetables and fruits. Although there are numerous benefits of using M. oleifera for medicinal purposes, there are reports of contraindications. Nonetheless, we note that there are no major harmful effects of M. oleifera that have been reported by the scientific community. M. oleifera is suspected to be potentially invasive and moderately invasive in some regions of the world because of its ability to grow in a wide range of environmental conditions. However, the plant is currently classified as a low potential invasive species and thus there is a need to constantly monitor the species. Despite the numerous benefits associated with the plant, there is still a paucity of data on clinical trials proving both the positive and negative effects of the plant. We recommend further clinical trials to ascertain the properties associated with the plant, especially regarding long term use.


Nativa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 605-611
Author(s):  
Alexandre Jacinto Muchaia ◽  
Salvador José António Nanvonamuquitxo

A presente pesquisa teve como objectivo fazer o levantamento Etnobotânico de plantas com poder medicinal utilizadas pela comunidade de Nacuale no Distrito de Ancuabe, Cabo Delgado, Moçambique. Foram realizadas entrevistas com 88 chefes de agregados familiares com propósito de compreender além do perfil socio -económico, as principais plantas usadas para o tratamento de doenças mais frequentes da comunidade desta localidade. As plantas citadas como medicinal foram identificadas e organizadas em função dos valores de concordância de uso principal-CUPc. Por sua vez, foi determinada a diversidade de plantas medicinais usadas na região, bem como as doenças para a qual cada uma das plantas é usada. Cerca de 45% da população que vive na localidade de Nacuale é pobre (rendimento familiar inferior a 15 $/mês). As principais actividades de renda são a agricultura familiar (68%), caça (20%) e pequenos negócios (12%). O difícil acesso aos serviços de saúde convencional faz com que a maioria das populações optem pela medicina tradicional para tratamento de doenças. A Mangifera indica Wall (46,0%), Afizelia quanzensis Welw (37,5%), Moringa oleífera Lam (29,2%) e Carica papaya L (20,8%) foram as espécies mais citadas dentre as utilizadas para o tratamento de doenças. As populações demonstraram ainda ter conhecimento de diversas espécies de plantas medicinais da região (H’=3,04 e J’=0,93), enquanto que as doenças comumente tratadas com recurso destas plantas são a malária (20%), dores de estomago (18 %), dores de cabeça (16%) e reumatismo (13%). Na localidade de Nacuale, o uso da medicina tradicional é ainda uma opção viável pela dificuldade de acesso aos serviços de saúde convencional, agravado pelo baixo nível de escolaridade, pobreza e aspectos socioculturais. As plantas são usadas para tratamento de doenças mais frequentes nessa região. Palavra chaves: etnobotânica; plantas medicinais; Cabo Delgado - Moçambique.   Ethnobotanical assessment of medicinal plants used by the community of Nacuale, in the Quirimbas National Park, Mozambique   Abstract: The objective of the present research was to conduct an ethnobotanical survey of plants with medicinal uses in the village of Nacuale in Ancuabe District, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. 88 households were interviewed with the purpose of understanding, in addition to the socio-economic profile, the most common plants used for the treatment of the community's most frequent diseases in this village. The plants cited as medicinal were identified and organized according to the values of concordance of principal use-CUPc. In addition, the diversity of medicinal plants used in the region was determined, as well as the diseases for which each of the plants is used. About 45% of the population living in Nacuale is low-income (household income less than 15 $/month). The main income generating activities are subsistence farming (68%), hunting (20%) and small businesses (12%). The difficult access to conventional health services makes most of the population opt for traditional medicine for the treatment of diseases. Mangifera indica Wall (46.0%), Afizelia quanzensis Welw (37.5%), Moringa oleifera Lam (29.2%), Carica papaya L (20.8%) were cited as the species most used for the treatment of these diseases. The populations also demonstrated knowledge of several species of medicinal plants of the region (H'=3.04 and J'=0.93), and the diseases commonly treated with these plants are malaria (20%), stomach aches (18%), headaches (16%) and rheumatism (13%). Thus, in the village of Nacuale the use of traditional medicine is still a viable option due to the difficulty of access to conventional health services, recorded by the low level of education, poverty, and socio-cultural aspects. The plants are used to treat the most frequent diseases in the region. Keywords: ethnobotany; medicinal plants; Cabo Delgado - Mozambique.


Taeckholmia ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-157
Author(s):  
Ahmed Mobarak ◽  
Kamal Shaltout ◽  
Hussein Ali ◽  
Dina Baraka ◽  
Saadia Aly

Planta Medica ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 73 (09) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Saketh Ram ◽  
A Shridhar ◽  
R Rajasekaran ◽  
K Sampath Kumar

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