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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Overview on Moringa oleifera: The most nutritious nature’s gift to mankind
Authors
Patel KC, Zaveri MN, Vaghela KK
Abstract
Moringa oleifera is referred by many names such as “Miracle tree”, “Super food”, “Nature’s medicine cabinet” for its multipurpose uses and its Medicinal and Pharmacological activities. Every part of the M. oleifera tree is nutritious. The majority of the research articles reviewed showed that M. oleifera leaves and other parts have very dense nutritional values, with the highest number of carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, proteins, phytochemicals, β-carotene & rich in vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K. Apart from vitamins, the plant is also very rich in mineral content and contains calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese and zinc. Malnutrition is a major problem across the world. This tree has a great potential to treat the people suffering from malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. The usage of this plant parts are for fortifying various formulations is a great initiative and it can be applied in the food industry as a functional food ingredient. It is very useful for the rural communities; especially for farmers as it has potential for local value addition and employment. This comprehensive review focuses on the functional nutrients of M. oleifera with their respective health benefits, fortification into various formulations and its significant potential to address malnutrition.
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Pages:791-796
How to cite this article:
Patel KC, Zaveri MN, Vaghela KK "Overview on <em>Moringa oleifera</em>: The most nutritious nature’s gift to mankind ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 791-796
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