International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Allied Science

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Miraculous Moringa: A Comprehensive Explanation of its Botanical, Nutritional and Medicinal Potentials

Author(s): Fadilullahi Opeyemi Ibiyemi*11, Ismail Kolawole Odetayo22, Fareedah Adeshina33

Email(s): 1ibiyemi.ademola97@gmail.com, 2

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    1. Department of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry, Osun State Water Regulatory Commission, (O.S.W.R.C) Ministry of Water Resources , Osun State, Nigeria 2. Department of Biochemistry & Industrial Chemistry Fountain University, P.M.B. 4491 Osogbo Osun State, Nigeria 3. Department of Biochemistry University of Ilorin, P.M.B 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria

Published In:   Volume - 4,      Issue - 7,     Year - 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71431/IJRPAS.2025.4707  

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ABSTRACT:
This abstract provides a comprehensive overview of Moringa oleifera, exploring its botanical richness, nutritional abundance, and medicinal potential. Moringa emerges as a botanical marvel deeply entrenched in traditional practices across diverse cultures, owing to its adaptability and significance in various ecological contexts. From its roots to leaves and seeds, every part of the Moringa tree harbors bioactive compounds with diverse pharmacological actions, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, cardio-protective, and hepatoprotective properties. Its botanical intricacies, nutritional opulence, and phytochemical diversity underscore its transformative potential in botany, nutrition, and medicine. By integrating traditional wisdom with modern scientific inquiry, Moringa illuminates pathways for harnessing its miraculous properties for enhancing human health and well-being, offering promising avenues for future research and therapeutic interventions.

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Fadilullahi Opeyemi Ibiyemi*, Ismail Kolawole Odetayo, Fareedah Adeshina. Miraculous Moringa: A Comprehensive Explanation of its Botanical, Nutritional and Medicinal Potentials. IJRPAS, July 2025; 4 (7): 77-96.DOI: https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.71431/IJRPAS.2025.4707


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