CRC Press Moringa oleifera: Therapeutics, Phytochemical and its Nutritional Importance

Moringa oleifera is a small plant found around the globe. It is known as a miracle tree due to its diverse medicinal uses. The various parts of the plant – root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit and seed – have nutritive value. This plant is rich in phenolic content, flavonoids, carotenoids, proteins, vitamins, fatty acids and various micro- or macronutrients. This book highlights the nutritional, pharmaceutical and medicinal values of Moringa oleifera and its utilisation in nutraceuticals and functional foods. It covers Moringa oleifera's nutritional properties, pharmacological importance and biological activities. Special chapters describe the harvesting, handling and storage practices of Moringa oleifera, as well as traditional uses of its various parts. This book reports on the significance of Moringa oleifera in agriculture, horticulture, functional foods, cosmetics, clinical nutrition, pharmaceuticals, bacterial fermentation products, biosafety, industrial applications and toxicology, and also discusses any potential side effects. The book covers the following topics: The phytochemistry of Moringa oleifera. The active constituents and nutritional effects of Moringa oleifera. Moringa oleifera's phytochemicals, products and extracts. The importance of Moringa oleifera in agriculture, horticulture and functional foods. The applications of Moringa oleifera incosmetics,clinical nutrition and pharmaceuticals.