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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.  
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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"/>
 
==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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{{Uses|Arthritis}}, {{Uses|Joint pain}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|Constipation}}, {{Uses|Epilepsy}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Stomachache}}.
  
 
==Parts Used==
 
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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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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"/>
  
 
==Common names==
 
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===Flower===
 
===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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{{Flower|Unisexual|Flower borne on a false pedicel 7-15 mm|White to cream|5|In axillary, divaricate panicles; white. Flowering throughout the year}}
  
 
===Fruit===
 
===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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{{Fruit|Elongate||Torulose capsule, angled, longitudinally 3-valved; seeds many, 3 angled, 3 winged. Fruiting throughout the year|Bark corky grey|Many seeds}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
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* [[Aragwadhadi kashayam]]
 
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* [[Shothaghna lepa]]
 
* [[Shothaghna lepa]]
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==Where to get the saplings==
 
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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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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"/>
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
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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="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="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="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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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://moringafarms.com/growing-it/cultivation-moringa/ "CULTIVATION OF MORINGA"]</ref>
 
 
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
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* [https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-benefits-of-moringa-oleifera#section7 Science-Based Health Benefits of Moringa oleifera]
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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: A review on nutritive importance and its medicinal application]
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* [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213453016300362 Moringa oleifera on sciencedirect.com]  
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* [https://www.feedipedia.org/node/124 Moringa oleifera on pedipedea]
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* [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17089328/ Moringa oleifera on pubmed.ncbi.in]
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* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17089328 Moringa oleifera: a food plant with multiple medicinal uses.]
 
 
   
 
   
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
 
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[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
 
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[[Category:Moringaceae]]
 
[[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

[3]

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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