This review casts Moringa oleifera as a near-“panacea”: a cost-effective, easily obtained tree where every part offers nutritional or medicinal value.
It catalogues moringa’s rich phytonutrient content and the biological roles those compounds play.
Key points
- Moringa is a rich source of vitamins A, B and C, protein, calcium and potassium.
- It has a distinctive mix of phytochemicals: zeatin, quercetin, sitosterol, kaempferol and caffeoylquinic acid.
- It is described as acting as a cardiac and circulatory stimulant, with culinary uses for buds, pods and leaves.
Why it matters for MORIFA: A broad “moringa for everything” review reinforces the superfood narrative and names specific phytochemicals buyers and formulators recognise — useful supporting content for our products.
Caveat: a review; “panacea” framing is enthusiastic — consult cited studies for specifics.
Summary of: (2015). “Moringa: Panacea to Maladies.” Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research. Summarised by MORIFA; full paper via the PDF link above.