MINI RIVIEW ARTICLE

THE BENEFITS OF MORINGA OLEIFERA IN STATE OF HEALTH

Made Rama Adika Putra J1A02310065

Muhammad Ridha Al-Fath J1A02310068
Ripki Pahlawan J1A02310090

FAKULTAS TEKNOLOGI PANGAN DAN AGROINDUSTRI

UNIVERSITAS MATARAM
2023
 Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam) is a renowned local medicinal herb native
to the sub-Himalayan regions of North West India, gaining popularity in tropical
and subtropical countries. Also known as Horseradish tree, Mulangay, and
Drumstick tree, it belongs to the family Moringaceae within the Brassica order.
Widely distributed across Africa, Arabia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific, Caribbean
Islands, and South America, Moringa oleifera is celebrated for its remarkable
healing properties, earning it the moniker 'the miracle tree.' Traditional uses span
various cultures, addressing ailments such as skin infections, anaemia, anxiety,
asthma, and bronchitis. Scientifically classified in the Kingdom Plantae, Moringa
is recognized for its diverse bioactive compounds, supporting its applications in
herbal medicine. Beyond its medicinal uses, Moringa is valued for its anti-
inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-hypertensive, and antioxidant properties.
Additionally, it exhibits cosmetic potential, featured in health care products like
moisturizers and conditioners. Its historical use in skin ointments dates back to
ancient Egyptian times, further affirming Moringa's status as 'the most nutrient-rich
plant yet discovered.'
Moringa, celebrated for its medicinal applications across diverse cultures,
has gained scientific recognition for its rich nutritional composition. Packed with
essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, and omega 3
and 6 fatty acids, Moringa is a nutritional powerhouse. Notably, each part of the
Moringa tree, from leaves to roots, boasts a variety of beneficial nutrients,
surpassing the nutritional content of many individual foods.
Beyond its nutritional value, Moringa exhibits remarkable health benefits.
It demonstrates anti-fibrotic effects, providing protection against liver fibrosis in
rats and reducing markers of liver damage. Moreover, Moringa showcases anti-
inflammatory properties, proven effective in treating conditions related to
inflammation, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia. Its unique compounds, such as
sugar-modified glucosinolates, contribute to chemopreventive activities, inducing
apoptosis and inhibiting inflammatory responses.
In the realm of antimicrobial effects, Moringa extracts from various parts of
the plant exhibit potential against a range of pathogenic bacteria and yeast strains.
Additionally, Moringa plays a role in combating diabetes, with studies confirming
its hypoglycemic and anti-hyperglycemic activities. The plant's antioxidant
prowess, attributed to polyphenols, safeguards against oxidative damage and offers
protection against various ailments. Furthermore, Moringa has shown promise in
anti-tumour and anti-cancer activities, with compounds like niazimicin displaying
inhibitory effects on tumour promotion. Ongoing research continues to uncover the
intricate mechanisms and specific constituents responsible for Moringa's
therapeutic properties, opening avenues for the development of pharmacological
products with incredible capabilities.
In summary, various cases have substantiated the diverse medicinal and
therapeutic attributes of the Moringa oleifera tree. This paper explores its nutritional
content and specific remedial properties, such as anti-fibrotic, anti-inflammatory,
anti-microbial, anti-hyperglycemic, antioxidant, anti-tumor, and anti-cancer effects.
Future studies on Moringa's mechanism of action and constituents hold potential
for developing pharmacological products. Emphasizing the isolates' mode of action
and investigating structural-activity relationships can enhance our understanding,
given the well-documented chemical constituents of Moringa oleifera. In
conclusion, Moringa oleifera presents numerous applications in the
field of medicine.
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