Exploring the pharmacological potential of Moringa oleifera folium in health applications: A review

Abstract

Moringa (Moringa oleifera) is a plant that has long been utilized in traditional medicine in various countries, especially in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. While many studies have identified its pharmacological potential, some important aspects, such as specific molecular mechanisms and clinical validation, still require further exploration. This review aims to explore the current literature on moringa's pharmacological potential, pharmacological mechanisms, and its applications in health. The method used was a systematic literature review through PubMed and ScienceDirect databases, using the words "Moringa oleifera" AND ("Folium" OR "Leaf" OR "Leaves") AND "Phamacological" with publication year restrictions from 2019 to 2024. Of the 44 articles found, 12 were selected for further analysis. The analysis showed that Moringa oleifera leaves have many pharmacological potentials, including antioxidant, antitoxic, antihypertensive, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, anticolitis, anxiolytic, antiosteoporosis, antibacterial, antidiabetic, antiobesity, hepatoprotective and renoprotective. This study fills the lack of information on the specific therapeutic effects of Moringa leaves and provides new insights into its health applications.