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'''Moringa oleifera''' is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Moringa, which is the only genus in the family Moringaceae. It is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree, native to the southern foothills of the Himalayas in northwestern India, and widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas where its young seed pods and leaves are used as vegetables. It can also be used for water purification and hand washing, and is sometimes used in herbal medicine.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|arthritis}}, {{Uses|joint pain}}, {{Uses|asthma}}, {{Uses|cancer}}, {{Uses|diabetes}}, {{Uses|constipation}}, {{Uses|epilepsy}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|stomach pain}}
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Flowers}}, {{Parts Used|Pods}}, {{Parts Used|Seeds}}.
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==Chemical Composition==
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Investigation of the carotenoid contents from the leaves, flowers and fruits of eight M. oleifera cultivars from India yielded luteoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, and β-carotene<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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'''Moringa oleifera''' <ref name="Moringa oleifera"/> is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Moringa, which is the only genus in the family Moringaceae. English common names include: moringa, drumstick tree(from the appearance of the long, slender, triangular seed-pods), horseradish tree (from the taste of the roots, which resembles horseradish), ben oil tree, or benzoil tree(from the oil which is derived from the seeds). It is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree, native to the southern foothills of the Himalayas in northwestern India, and widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas where its young seed pods and leaves are used as vegetables. It can also be used for water purification and hand washing, and is sometimes used in herbal medicine
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}}
  
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
  
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== medicinal uses ==
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Tri-pinnate|Leaf Arrangement is Alternate-spiral and Leaf Shape is Ovate or elliptic}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
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#Leaves rubbed against the temple can relieve headaches.
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===Flower===
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#To stop bleeding from a shallow cut, apply a poultice of fresh leaves.
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{{Flower|Unisexual|flower borne on a false pedicel 7-15 mm|white to cream|5|In axillary, divaricate panicles; white. Flowering throughout the year.}}
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#There is an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect when applied to wounds or insect bites.
 
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#Extracts can be used against bacterial or fungal skin complaints.
 
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#Leaf tea treats gastric ulcers and diarrhoea.
 
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#Eating Moringa food products is good for those suffering from malnutrition due to the high protein and fibre content.
 
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#Leaves treat fevers, bronchitis, eye and ear infections, inflammation of the mucus membrane
 
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#The iron content of the leaves is high, and they are reportedly prescribed for anemia in the Philippines.
 
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#Dried Moringa leaves treat diarrhoea in Malawi, Africa.
 
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#The powder ground from the seeds is also used in the treatment of scurvy skin diseases (common bacterial infections of the skin).
 
  
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==Common name==
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|elongate||torulose capsule, angled, longitudinally 3-valved; seeds many, 3 angled, 3 winged. Fruiting throughout the year|Bark corky grey|many seeds}}
  
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* '''English''' - drumstick
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===Other features===
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* '''Kannada''' - ನುಗ್ಗೆಸೊಪ್ಪು
 
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* '''Hindi''' -  Sajjan Ki Phalli
 
  
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== References ==
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Moringa oleifera is believed to be native to sub-Himalayan tracts of northern India but is now found worldwide in the tropics and sub-tropics. It grows best in direct sunlight under 500 meters altitude<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Odermennig.jpg
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File:Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg
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Image:Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg
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</gallery>
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==References==
  
 
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<ref name="Moringa oleifera">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moringa_oleifera "wikipedia"]</ref>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280575461_Chemical_Constituents_of_Moringa_oleifera_Lam_Leaves "research gate"]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/486251/details "encyclopedea of life"]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://moringafarms.com/growing-it/cultivation-moringa/ "morning farms"]</ref>
 
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</references>
  
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-benefits-of-moringa-oleifera#section7]
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* [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213453016300362]
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* [https://www.feedipedia.org/node/124]
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* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17089328]
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[[Category:Herbs]]

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Moringa oleifera, (Nugge soppu)

Moringa oleifera is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Moringa, which is the only genus in the family Moringaceae. It is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree, native to the southern foothills of the Himalayas in northwestern India, and widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas where its young seed pods and leaves are used as vegetables. It can also be used for water purification and hand washing, and is sometimes used in herbal medicine.

Uses

arthritis, joint pain, asthma, cancer, diabetes, constipation, epilepsy, Diarrhea, stomach pain

Parts Used

Leaves, Flowers, Pods, Seeds.

Chemical Composition

Investigation of the carotenoid contents from the leaves, flowers and fruits of eight M. oleifera cultivars from India yielded luteoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, and β-carotene[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Agrimony


Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Tri-pinnate Leaf Arrangement is Alternate-spiral and Leaf Shape is Ovate or elliptic

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual flower borne on a false pedicel 7-15 mm white to cream 5 In axillary, divaricate panicles; white. Flowering throughout the year.

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
elongate torulose capsule, angled, longitudinally 3-valved; seeds many, 3 angled, 3 winged. Fruiting throughout the year Bark corky grey many seeds {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Moringa oleifera is believed to be native to sub-Himalayan tracts of northern India but is now found worldwide in the tropics and sub-tropics. It grows best in direct sunlight under 500 meters altitude[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tall grasslands, meadows, Borders of forests and fields.

Photo Gallery

  • Odermennig.jpg
  • Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg
  • Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg

References

  1. ↑ "research gate"
  2. ↑ "encyclopedea of life"
  3. ↑ "morning farms"

External Links

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