The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2018;7(1):45-50 ; DOI:10.31254/phyto.2018.7110
Ethnomedicinal, Pharmacological and Antimicrobial Aspects of Moringa oleifera Lam.: A review
1. Department of Botany and Microbiology, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar, Uttarakhand249404, India
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Received: 13th December, 2017 / Accepted: 6th January, 2018
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.
Moringa oleifera Lam., folk medicine, antimicrobial potential, pharmacological uses.
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Singh A, Navneet. Ethnomedicinal, Pharmacological and Antimicrobial Aspects of Moringa oleifera Lam.: A review. J Phytopharmacol 2018; 7(1):45-50.
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