Biological Activities of Derived Bioactive Components from Moringa Species: An Overview

Moringa which is called miracle tree, contains numerous bioactive substances and almost all of its sections are consider as good sources of pharmaceutical compounds; mainly its leaves whose antioxidant properties is a score in curing cancer. Moringa and its plant parts exhibit some medical properties such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, tissue protective, analgesic, antiulcer, antihypertensive due to the presence of a board spectrum of components like poly phenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, Glucosinolates and alkaloids. The aim of this review was to present an overview on Moringa and its benefits to human body.

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