Moringa oleifera: A review on its nutritional importance, natural properties, and chemical characteristics | ||
| مجلة الاقتصاد المنزلي | ||
| Volume 41, Issue 3, September 2025, Pages 161-186 PDF (625.41 K) | ||
| Document Type: المقالة الأصلية | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jhe.2025.461532 | ||
| Author | ||
| Amal Mohammed Rashed | ||
| Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Home Economics, Helwan University (2024) | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Moringa oleifera, also known as the drumstick tree, is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It is one of the most commonly used plants worldwide, as almost all parts of this tree are utilized in medical and commercial fields. Its leaves contain various vitamins and minerals and serve as a good source of protein and amino acids. Moringa oleifera exhibits important medicinal properties, including anticancer, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial effects. Additionally, this plant has shown potential in lowering blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and body weight while improving liver and kidney functions and enhancing male fertility. Due to its high antioxidant content, Moringa oleifera is also used as a natural preservative in the food industry. This review explores the chemical composition, medical applications, and cultivation conditions of Moringa oleifera, along with its potential toxicity and role in disease management. It also highlights its commercial applications. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Moringa oleifera; nutritional value; bioactive compounds; antioxidants; phytochemicals; medicinal properties; therapeutic applications; chemical composition | ||
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