Moringaceae
Moringa oleifera
Sahjan / Drumstick
Location
JNU Nursery
Traditional use
Widely used nutritionally across many cultures; traditionally associated with supporting hemoglobin levels, healthy blood pressure and cholesterol, liver and kidney health, skin health, weight management, metabolism, blood sugar regulation, mood and stress, thyroid function, and lactation support in nursing mothers.
Evidence status: Experimentally demonstrated
A 2024 comprehensive review catalogues over 100 characterized compounds (flavonoids, alkaloids, carotenoids) and summarizes evidence across many primary studies for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and cardioprotective effects.
Evidence base: multiple in vitro and animal studies (reviewed)
Camilleri, E., Blundell, R. (2024). A comprehensive review of the phytochemicals, health benefits, pharmacological safety and medicinal prospects of Moringa oleifera. Heliyon. doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27807
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