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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.  This plant is belongs Moringaceae family. <ref name="Plant family"/>
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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|Stomachache}}.
  
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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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'''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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==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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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Nuggekayee|ml=Muringa|sa=|ta=Murungai Maram|te=Munagachettu|hi=Sahjan|en=Drumstick}}
  
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== medicinal uses ==
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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#Leaves rubbed against the temple can relieve headaches.
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===Rasa===
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#To stop bleeding from a shallow cut, apply a poultice of fresh leaves.
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Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)
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#There is an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect when applied to wounds or insect bites.
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===Guna===
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#Extracts can be used against bacterial or fungal skin complaints.
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
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#Leaf tea treats gastric ulcers and diarrhoea.
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===Veerya===
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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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Ushna (Hot)
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#Leaves treat fevers, bronchitis, eye and ear infections, inflammation of the mucus membrane
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===Vipaka===
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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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Katu (Pungent)
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#Dried Moringa leaves treat diarrhoea in Malawi, Africa.
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===Karma===
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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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Kapha, Vata
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===Prabhava===
  
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Small tree}}
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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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===Flower===
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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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===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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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Aragwadhadi kashayam]]
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* [[Shothaghna lepa]]
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
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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 seeds can be planted directly where intended to be grown. No pretreatment is required. Cuttings take root very easily and even large branches can be planted and they will sprout.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Equatorial climate areas}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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Ben-oil tree leaves (marketed) 1.jpg
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Ben-oil tree leaves (marketed) 2.jpg
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Ben-oil tree pods (marketed) 1.jpg
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Ben-oil tree pods (marketed) 2.jpg
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Bug on moringa.JPG
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280575461_Chemical_Constituents_of_Moringa_oleifera_Lam_Leaves Chemical Constituents]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/486251/details Encyclopedia of life]</ref>
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2012/12/06/moringa-benefits-medicinal-usage-complete-ayurveda-details/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://treesforlife.org/our-work/our-initiatives/moringa/how-to-grow Cultivation details]</ref>
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<ref name="Plant family">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:205</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.feedipedia.org/node/124 Moringa oleifera on feedipedia.org]
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* [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213453016300362 Moringa oleifera on sciencedirect.com]
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* [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17089328/ Moringa oleifera on pubmed.ncbi.in]
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[[Category:Moringaceae]]

Latest revision as of 12:39, 11 August 2020

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. This plant is belongs Moringaceae family. [1]

Uses

Arthritis, Joint pain, Asthma, Cancer, Diabetes, Constipation, Epilepsy, Diarrhea, Stomachache.

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.[2]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Nuggekayee
Hindi Sahjan
Malayalam Muringa
Tamil Murungai Maram
Telugu Munagachettu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Drumstick


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Small tree

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

[4]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Moringa seeds can be planted directly where intended to be grown. No pretreatment is required. Cuttings take root very easily and even large branches can be planted and they will sprout.[5]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tropical area, Subtropical area, Equatorial climate areas.

Photo Gallery

  • Ben-oil tree leaves (marketed) 1.jpg
  • Ben-oil tree leaves (marketed) 2.jpg
  • Ben-oil tree pods (marketed) 1.jpg
  • Ben-oil tree pods (marketed) 2.jpg
  • Bug on moringa.JPG

References

  1. ↑ Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:205
  2. ↑ Chemical Constituents
  3. ↑ Encyclopedia of life
  4. ↑ Ayurvedic preparations
  5. ↑ Cultivation details

External Links

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