MORINGA LEAF EXTRACTS: A NUTRITIONAL POWERHOUSE FOR COMBATING MALNUTRITION

Abstract

The tropical and subtropical parts of the world are home to the Indian native Moringa oleifera plant. It is often referred to as the "horseradish tree" or the "drumstick tree." Because moringa can tolerate both moderate cold and severe drought, it is commonly grown all over the world. Every portion of the tree is ideal for commercial or nutritional applications because to its high nutrient levels. Minerals, vitamins, and other vital phytochemicals are abundant in the leaves. Leaf extracts are used to treat malnutrition and increase breast milk production in nursing mothers. It has prospective use as an antibacterial, antidiabetic, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory drug. Water treatment uses a lot of M. oleifera seed, a natural coagulant. The scientific endeavor of this study sheds light on the potential use of moringa in commercial goods, including its fortification against cancer and diabetes. This paper examines how moringa is used medicinally in a variety of fields and covers its commercialization, pharmacological qualities, and cultivation. Moringa is known as the "Miracle Tree."