Moringa: Natural gift as a miraculous tree

Abstract

The Moringa species having much more health benefits. It consists of large amount of vitamins, amino acids and minerals. Moringa species contain various phytoconstituents such as alkaloids, saponins, tannins, steroids, phenolic acids, glucosinolates, flavonoids, and terpenes. This review mainly focuses on various species of Moringa along with its pharmacological activity. It also emphasize on the species of Moringa available throughout the world. The species of Moringa having several activities like antiviral, antitrypanosomal, antileishmanial, anticancer, antihyperlipidemic, antihyperglycemic, antimicrobial, antifertility, antispasmodic, antihypertensive and anti inflammatory activity.