scholarly journals A REVIEW ON NUTRITIONAL AND MEDICINAL IMPORTANCE OF SHIGRU LEAVES (Moringa oleifera Lam) AND PUNARNAVA (Boerhavia diffusa L. nom.cons.)

2021 ◽  
Vol 09 (3) ◽  
pp. 608-614
Author(s):  
Lakshmi Divya. M ◽  
Madhusudana Rao. K ◽  
Suguna Jyothy. P
Keyword(s):  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Nutritional Properties ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Dietary Practice ◽  
Therapeutic Uses ◽  
Boerhavia Diffusa ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

Across classical texts of Ayurveda detailed description of different vegetables are mentioned under Shaka varga. The nutritional properties, therapeutic uses and indications of Patra (Leafy vegetables), Pushpa (Flowering vegetables), Phala (Fruiting vegetables), Nala (Stalked vegetables), Kanda (Tuber vegetables) are delineated in Shaka varga. Only a few among these vegetables are being used in day-to-day practice, the reason might be due to the lack of availability or lack of awareness about the nutritional values and therapeutic potential. This article is focused to show the potentiality of Shigru (Moringa oleifera Lam) pa-tra and Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa L. nom.cons.) which are under-utilised in today’s dietary practice even they are abundantly available.

scholarly journals Identifikasi Senyawa Kimia Dan Nilai Gizi Ekstrak Air Daun Kelor (Moringa Oleifera L.) Sebagai Pengawet Alami Mie Basah

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-116
Author(s):  
Siti Rahayu Rachmawati ◽  
Junie Suriawati
Keyword(s):  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Microbial Contamination ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Water Solvent ◽  
Total Plate Count ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

Moringa leaves or referred to Moringa oleifera Lam. are belong to the Moringaceae tribe. This plant is reported to have antibacterial activity and high nutritional value. To be used as an active ingredient in food preparations, it needs to be made in the form of extracts. The study aims to determine the characteristics of Moringa leaf water extract. In this study, Moringa leaves were extracted with a water solvent. Chemical characterization of Moringa leaf extract includes qualitative phytochemical tests and nutritional values ​​(water content, ash, protein, fat, and carbohydrate). Whereas in microbiology, they include microbial contamination (Total Plate Count and Total Yeast and Mold Count). The results of characterization testing of the extracts showed that the water extract of Moringa leaves contain active compounds: flavonoids, phenols, triterpenoids/steroids, saponins, and tannins. Microbial contamination contained in the water extract of Moringa leaves are Total Plate Count value of 0 colonies/g and Mold/Yeast count value of 0 colonies/g and contain nutritional values such as water (75.85%), ash (3.87%), protein (6.27%), fat (<2.20 %) and carbohydrate (14.01%).

A Gift of Good Health from Mother Nature: Presenting Moringa oleifera, a Plant with Multiple Anticancer Activities

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 284-291
Author(s):  
Madhushree Das Sarma
Keyword(s):  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
The World ◽  
Low Toxicity ◽  
Different Parts ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

Moringa oleifera Lam. (Moringaceae) is a multifarious beneficial tree and widely cultivated in the tropical and subtropical regions all over the world. All parts of this plants are edible and used as a plentiful source of phytochemicals with high nutritional values. Since antiquity, this plant was recognized as a panacea for the treatment of several ailments in ethnomedicinal system. In last few decades, this fact is further reconfirmed by various scientific research works in which the plant was found to show broad spectrum of biological activities including antioxidant, anti-inammatory, antiurolithic, antimicrobial, anangesic, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, antiproliferative, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, etc. Different parts of this plant exhibited significant inhibitory activity against a variety of cancer cells at moderate to low concentrations and also possess low toxicity in normal cells. This review mainly focuses a brief overview on the anticancer profile of this wonderful tree.

scholarly journals Proximate Composition, Amino and Fatty Acid Profiles and Element Compositions of Four Different Moringa Species

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 46 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Stadtlander ◽  
K. Becker
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Young Child ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Nutritional Requirements ◽  
Fatty Acid Profiles ◽  
Nutritional Properties ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

Several species of trees belong to the genus Moringa, but only one, Moringa oleifera (Lam.), has been intensively studied. No data has been published so far on the nutritional properties of M. stenopetala, M. drouhardii or M. hildebrandtii. In this study, kernels and leaves of M. oleifera, M. stenopetala, M. drouhardii and M. hildebrandtii have been analysed for their protein, fat, amino acid, fatty acid and macro- and microelements and discussed in relation to the known nutritional requirements of a young child. This study suggests that Moringa leaves, especially those of M. oleifera, are a suitable source of amino acids, vitamins and several elements but not for lipids and fatty acids. Moringa kernels are less suited as vegetable but are a suitable source for oils with M. oleifera seeds showing the best kernel to shell ratio.

The Potential Application of Moringa oleifera Leaves in Functional Herbal Beverages: A Review of its Nutritional, Medicinal and Toxicity Profiles.

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne Bailey-Shaw ◽  
Shawntae Rodney ◽  
Channtal Golding ◽  
Shadae Foster ◽  
Melaine Randle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Leaves ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

: In recent times, Moringa oleifera Lam. has become one of the most sought after therapeutic cure-all plants in tropical and subtropical zones, including Jamaica. Anecdotally, the most popular choice of Moringa consumption locally is in the form of functional herbal beverages such as teas and juices, prepared from the leaves of the plant. However, there is little or no scientific evidence to validate the efficacy and or safety of such beverages. An extensive search of scientific literature published over the last decade (2010-2020) related to the nutritional, medicinal and toxicological profiles of Moringa oleifera was therefore conducted, with special emphasis on literature related to the dried leaves and aqueous leaf extracts thereof. Google Scholar, Science Direct and PubMed databases were the main search tools employed. Articles which referred to varieties of Moringa, other than oleifera were excluded from the searches, as were articles which referred to subject matters outside of nutrition, medicinal properties and toxicity. All peer-reviewed journal articles, and other online articles, which referred to the subject matters of interest were critically read and included in the review. This review is a compilation of evidence-based literature, indicating the outstanding nutritive value, high therapeutic potential and the relatively non-toxic properties of the dried leaves and aqueous leaf extracts of Moringa oleifera. Prospects for their application in the development of safe and efficacious functional herbal beverages are indicated.

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