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Evidence-Based Assessment of Moringa oleifera Used for the Treatment of Human Ailments

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Moringa oleifera, also commonly known as the horseradish tree, is found in most of the tropical regions, having a variety of traditional names such as sajna, drumstick tree, benzolive, etc. Throughout the years, extensive research has been done for the benefits of this plant, especially benefits concerned with human nutrition and medicine. The plant is an abundant source of minerals, proteins, vitamins, and phytochemicals, which has been used as a remedy for many conditions and illnesses. There is also an abundant reservoir of antioxidants in Moringa oleifera. All parts of the plant, including its fruits, flowers, and pods, contain agents that promote healthy cardiac cycle, act against malignant tumorous activity and inflammation, and also show antimicrobial activity. Some chemical agents have also shown significant activity to reduce seizures, muscle spasms, fever, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels and increase urine production. Due to its benefits on human health, it has been long used as a traditional medicine for curing ailments. This chapter discusses about Moringa oleifera which are used in traditional medicine system and have future potential benefits if incorporated into modern medicine.

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    Md. Mahadi Hasan, Yasir Anwar, Hesham F. Alharby, Abdulrahaman S. Hajar & Khalid Rehman Hakeem

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  1. Department of Botany and Centre for Environmental Studies Ege University, Vice President of the Islamic World Academy of Sciences Amann, Jordan, Izmir, Izmir, Turkey

    Munir Ozturk

  2. Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Khalid Rehman Hakeem

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Hasan, M.M. et al. (2019). Evidence-Based Assessment of Moringa oleifera Used for the Treatment of Human Ailments. In: Ozturk, M., Hakeem, K. (eds) Plant and Human Health, Volume 2. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03344-6_4

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