Moringa oleifera (Shigru): A Miraculous Medicinal Plant with Many Therapeutic Benefits

Authors

  • BN Maurya Assistant Professor, Department of Sangyaharan, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Madhu Rana Ayurveda Physician, Dheerghayu Ayurveda, Bhullanpur, India.
  • Parameswarappa S Byadgi Professor, Department of Vikriti Vigyan, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Daneshwari S Kanashetti Senior Resident, Department of Dravyaguna, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Ramanand Tiwari Professor, Department of Vikriti Vigyan, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Vivek Kumar Dwivedi AMO, Government Ayurveda College Hospital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
  • Suresh RD Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Kottar, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • KN Dwivedi Senior Resident, Department of Dravyaguna, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Keywords:

Shigru, Moringa, Folk Medicine, Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory, Shoothhar, Sweedjanan

Abstract

Two species of Moringa are recorded from India, of which one, M. Oleifera, is widely cultivated in the tropics for its edible fruits. M. Oleifera (Drumstick tree) is indigenous to the Himalayan foothills of South Asia from north-eastern Pakistan (33 °N, 73 °E) to northern West Bengal State in India and northeastern Bangladesh where it is commonly found from sea level to 1,400 m on recent alluvial land or near riverbeds and streams. It grows at elevations from sea level to 1400 m. Numerous medicinal uses of Moringa oleifera has, also recognized namely antihypertensive, diuretic and cholesterol lowering activities, antispasmodic, antiulcer and hepatoprotective activities, antibacterial and antifungal activities, antitumor and anticancer activities, aqueous leaf extracts regulate thyroid hormone and can be used to treat hyperthyroidism and exhibit an antioxidant effect. A recent report showed that M. oleifera leaf may be applicable as a prophylactic or therapeutic anti-HSV (Herpes simplex virus type 1) medicine and may be effective against the acyclovir-resistant variant. Moringa seeds have specific protein fractions for skin and hair care. Two new active components for the cosmetic industry have been extracted from oil cake. Purisoft® consists of peptides of the Moringa seed. It protects the human skin from environmental influences and combats premature skin aging. With dual activity, antipollution and conditioning/ strengthening of hair, the M. oleifera seed extract is a globally acceptable innovative solution for hair care. It works on multisystem and helps to alleviate the many diseases; hence it is termed as miraculous tree.

How to cite this article:
Rana M, Maurya BN, Byadgi PS et al. Moringa oleifera (Shigru): A Miraculous Medicinal Plant with Many Therapeutic Benefits. Int J Adv Res Med Chem 2021; 3(1): 1-7.

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2022-05-06