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- Title
Moringa- The Miracle Wellness Tree: A Review.
- Authors
Athira, A.; Panjikkaran, S. T.; Aneena, E. R.; Sharon, C. L.; Lakshmi, P. S.
- Abstract
Moringa [Moringa oleifera (Lam.) Moringaceae] is a fast growing, deciduous, drought tolerant and tropical perennial tree. Moringa oleifera is called as a "Miracle Tree" due to not only its nutritional and pharmacological properties but also utilized as biofuel, water purifier and cosmetic industry. Every part of Moringa oleifera is a storehouse of essential nutrients. Edible parts of the plant includes the whole leaves, immature green fruits or seed pods, flowers and roots. Mature seeds yield 38-40 per cent edible oil called ben oil. Cosmetics such as anti-ageing creams, hair care products, face creams, aromatherapy oils and massage oils use Moringa oil. Fresh Moringa leaves was collected from Department of Vegetable Science, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur. The KAU Moringa variety Anupama was selected for the study during the period of 2018-2020. Moringa is indeed a miracle tree with enormous potential which is yet to be explored for therapeutic and commercial applications.
- Subjects
MORINGA oleifera; FACIAL creams (Cosmetics); EDIBLE plants; HAIR care products; AGRICULTURAL colleges; MIRACLES
- Publication
Agricultural Reviews, 2024, Vol 45, Issue 1, p35
- ISSN
0253-1496
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.18805/ag.R-2316