Moringa oleifera : a multifunctional botanical resource for sustainable agriculture, nutrition, and therapeutic applications, a review

Jun 10, 2025Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Moringa oleifera as a versatile plant for sustainable farming, nutrition, and medicine: a review

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Abstract

Moringa oleifera is associated with exceptional nutritional, medicinal, and industrial properties.

  • It may serve as a sustainable feed additive, antimicrobial agent, and functional food ingredient.
  • High-quality proteins, essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds are present in Moringa oleifera.
  • The plant exhibits immunomodulatory, antifungal, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial properties that could aid in disease prevention and health promotion.
  • Moringa oleifera may enhance environmental sustainability through soil enrichment, natural pest control, and wastewater purification.
  • Extraction methodologies significantly influence the efficacy of bioactive compounds, impacting their yield and bioavailability.
  • Challenges such as anti-nutritional factors and the need for standardized dosage guidelines require further research.

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