Moringa oleifera: The Miracle Tree - Nutritional Powerhouse and Medicinal Marvel
Prabakaran S
Division of Plant Genetic Resources, The Graduate School, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa Campus, New Delhi -110012, India.
Kishorkumar G K *
Department of Vegetable Science, University of Horticultural Sciences Bagalkot-587 104, Karnataka, India.
Ravi Pratap Singh
Department of Horticulture, Maharshi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be) University, Mullana Ambala Haryana, India.
Mritunjay Rai
Department of Horticulture, Doon (P.G) College of Agriculture Science and Technology, Camp Road, Selaqui, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
Vikas Chandra
Department of Horticulture (Fruit & Fruit Technology), Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur (Bihar), India.
Utkarsh Sawant Dessai
Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Yasharth Mishra
Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Sreejitha S. Pillai
Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The "Miracle Tree," Moringa oleifera, is a nutrient-dense plant with many health advantages. It has strong anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, anti-cancer, and antioxidant qualities. It is also rich in vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds. This review examines its nutritional worth, therapeutic applications, and industrial uses, such as food fortification and water purification. With potential for wider application in international health and business, moringa is an essential tool in the fight against malnutrition and the advancement of sustainable agriculture. More research is required to maximize its cultivation and increase its advantages.
Keywords: Moringa oleifera, traditional medicine, anticancer potential, phytochemicals, sustainable agriculture