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Evaluation of phytochemical and medicinal properties of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) as a potential functional food

Year: 2019
Type: article
Abstract: Moringa oleifera (Moringa), a perennial deciduous tropical plant belonging to the Moringaceae family, is rich in many bioactive compounds. Moringa is also considered as a remedy to fight malnutrition. It possesses many pharmacological properties such as anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It is possible that the pharmacological properties of Moringa is closely associated with the presence of its bioactive compounds including flavonoids. Therefore, this review will summarize the bioactive compounds and medicinal properties of Moringa, which provides a reference for its potential application as a functional food.
DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2018.12.002
Authors: Z.F. Ma, J. Ahmad, H. Zhang, I. Khan, S. Muhammad
Institutions: Universiti Sains Malaysia, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, University of Otago, Khyber Medical University
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $2,750
OpenAlex ID: W2906716819
FWCI: 22.09
Cites: 92
Cited by: 284
Related to: 10