Chronic inflammation underlies many modern diseases, and moringa is widely studied as a natural anti-inflammatory. This mini-review summarises how Moringa oleifera reduces inflammation, and the mechanisms behind it.
Different parts of the plant — leaves, seeds, flowers and bark — contain clusters of phytochemicals with notable anti-inflammatory effects, extractable with various solvents.
Key points
- The main anti-inflammatory phytochemicals are flavonoids and isothiocyanates.
- They modulate NF-κB, the master transcription factor of inflammation, and its downstream pro-inflammatory factors (e.g. TNF).
- This provides a mechanistic basis for moringa’s traditional anti-inflammatory use.
Why it matters for MORIFA: Anti-inflammatory positioning underpins many wellness products. A mechanism-level mini-review (down to NF-κB) gives credible scientific backing for our moringa products in that space.
Caveat: a mini-review; consult cited studies for specific data.
Summary of: (2017). “Moringa and inflammation: a mini-review of its effects and mechanism.” Acta Horticulturae, 1158. DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1158.36. Summarised by MORIFA; full paper via the link above.