The liver
functions as a filter for any circulating toxins in the bloodstream. With fewer
functioning liver cells prepared to purify the blood, toxins accumulate in the
liver and blood stream (Nicole et al.,
2010). However, Moringa oleifera
leaves have nutritional properties that are able to contribute to the
protection of the liver against heavy metals and radicals.
functions as a filter for any circulating toxins in the bloodstream. With fewer
functioning liver cells prepared to purify the blood, toxins accumulate in the
liver and blood stream (Nicole et al.,
2010). However, Moringa oleifera
leaves have nutritional properties that are able to contribute to the
protection of the liver against heavy metals and radicals.
Anti-fibrotic effect
Major
contributors to the treatment of liver fibrosis discovered to date are natural
drugs. Constant effort and studies on this natural drug to treat liver fibrosis
are being carried out in search for effective anti-fibrotic agents. It was
recently discovered that the Moringa leaves extract exhibit anti-fibrotic activity
on liver fibrosis in rats. The extract was found to decrease acid-pepsin
secretion as well as exhibit liver protective properties (Verma et al., 2012; Hamza, 2010). In the work
by Hamza (2010), treatment with moringa was found to stimulate hepatoprotective
effects against hepatocellular injury by blockingthe increase of two serums,
aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT), which are
indicators of liverhealth conditions.
contributors to the treatment of liver fibrosis discovered to date are natural
drugs. Constant effort and studies on this natural drug to treat liver fibrosis
are being carried out in search for effective anti-fibrotic agents. It was
recently discovered that the Moringa leaves extract exhibit anti-fibrotic activity
on liver fibrosis in rats. The extract was found to decrease acid-pepsin
secretion as well as exhibit liver protective properties (Verma et al., 2012; Hamza, 2010). In the work
by Hamza (2010), treatment with moringa was found to stimulate hepatoprotective
effects against hepatocellular injury by blockingthe increase of two serums,
aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT), which are
indicators of liverhealth conditions.
Anti-inflammatory effect
Moringa
has been practically used in medicinal field, throughout the decades to heal a
huge amount of acute and chronic conditions. In vitro and in vivo studies with
the plant have recommended its effectiveness in treating inflammation,
hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia (Bennett et
al., 2003; Fahey, 2005; Mbikay, 2012). The properties of its
phytochemicals, such as flavonols and phenolic acids were related to the
anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-bacteria activities (Mbikay, 2012).
has been practically used in medicinal field, throughout the decades to heal a
huge amount of acute and chronic conditions. In vitro and in vivo studies with
the plant have recommended its effectiveness in treating inflammation,
hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia (Bennett et
al., 2003; Fahey, 2005; Mbikay, 2012). The properties of its
phytochemicals, such as flavonols and phenolic acids were related to the
anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-bacteria activities (Mbikay, 2012).
Anti-microbial effect of Moringa oleifera leaves.
The
assorted extracts of moringa’s morphological parts such as seeds, stem, bark,
leaves are reported to possess antimicrobial potential (Arora et al., 2013). In a study by Singh et al., (2012), the anti-microbial
activity of moringa Oleifera was examined using the main model kirbybauer disc
diffusion method in which 50% ethanolic extract was used. The result showed that 50%
ethanolic extract successfully displayed antimicrobial activity, however only
little. Even at a higher concentration, the extract displayed mild inhibitory
activity and no activity at all against pseudomonas.
assorted extracts of moringa’s morphological parts such as seeds, stem, bark,
leaves are reported to possess antimicrobial potential (Arora et al., 2013). In a study by Singh et al., (2012), the anti-microbial
activity of moringa Oleifera was examined using the main model kirbybauer disc
diffusion method in which 50% ethanolic extract was used. The result showed that 50%
ethanolic extract successfully displayed antimicrobial activity, however only
little. Even at a higher concentration, the extract displayed mild inhibitory
activity and no activity at all against pseudomonas.
Peixoto et al., (2011) reported that in their
study, the aqueous and ethanolic extract of Moringa leaf indicated promising
potential as a treatment for certain bacterial infections. The anti-bacteria
activity of Moringa oleifera was
observed to be greateragainst gram positive species than gram negative species
which was indicated in other studies (Awadh et
al., 2001).
study, the aqueous and ethanolic extract of Moringa leaf indicated promising
potential as a treatment for certain bacterial infections. The anti-bacteria
activity of Moringa oleifera was
observed to be greateragainst gram positive species than gram negative species
which was indicated in other studies (Awadh et
al., 2001).
Anti-hyperglycemic
effect
effect
Diabetes patients exhibit a stage of chronic
hyperglycemic and glucose tolerance impairment (Tiwari et al., 2002). Moringa
oleifera is well known for its pharmalogical actions and is used for the
traditional treatment of diabetes mellitus which is a chronic metabolic
disorder (Babu et al., 2005). The
anti-diabetic effects of some medicinal plant were strengthened by scientific
data as herbal remedies for diabetes are recognized in different societies
(grove et al., 2005). Agit et al., (2003) reported that
hypoglycemia activity of Moringa oleifera,
with significant blood glucose lowering activities has been confirmed.
Hypoglycemic and anti-hyperglycemic activity of the Moringa oleifera leaves may be probably due to the presence of
terpenoids, which appears to be the β-cells and the subsequent secretion of
performed insulin (Tende et al.,
2011).
hyperglycemic and glucose tolerance impairment (Tiwari et al., 2002). Moringa
oleifera is well known for its pharmalogical actions and is used for the
traditional treatment of diabetes mellitus which is a chronic metabolic
disorder (Babu et al., 2005). The
anti-diabetic effects of some medicinal plant were strengthened by scientific
data as herbal remedies for diabetes are recognized in different societies
(grove et al., 2005). Agit et al., (2003) reported that
hypoglycemia activity of Moringa oleifera,
with significant blood glucose lowering activities has been confirmed.
Hypoglycemic and anti-hyperglycemic activity of the Moringa oleifera leaves may be probably due to the presence of
terpenoids, which appears to be the β-cells and the subsequent secretion of
performed insulin (Tende et al.,
2011).
