Moringa oleiferaUtgave 1

Moringa oleifera is a small plant found around the globe. It is known as a miracle tree, due to its diverse medicinal uses. The various part of the plant like root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit and seed have some nutritive values. This plant is rich in phenolic contents, flavonoids, carotenoids, proteins, vitamins, fatty acids, various micro or macro nutrients.

This book highlights the nutritional, pharmaceutical and medicinal values of Moringa oleifera and its utilization as nutraceuticals and functional foods. It covers the current importance of Moringa oleifera nutritional properties, pharmacological importance, and biological activities. Special chapters on Moringa oleifera harvesting, handling, and storage practices as well as traditional uses of its various parts.

This book reports the importance of Moringa in aagriculture, horticulture, functional food, cosmetics, clinical nutrition, pharmaceuticals, bacterial fermentation products, biosafety, industrial applications, toxicology, and side effects if any are also discussed.

The book has covered the :

· Phytochemistry of Moringa oleifera.

· Active constituents and their nutritional effects of Moringa oleifera.

· Detail applications of Moringa oleifera phytochemicals, products , and extracts.

· Importance of Moringa oleifera in Agriculture, horticulture, functional food.

Applications of Moringa oleifera in cosmetics,clinical nutrition, and pharmaceuticals