The Miracle Tree in Focus: A Critical Review on the Uses and Benefits of Moringa oleifera

Moringa oleifera Lam., native to the Indian subcontinent, is widely cultivated worldwidedue to itsecological, economic and cultural significance. Their roles in traditional medicine, adaptability to diverse climatic conditions and commercial purposes have garnered significant attention, backed by its mention in Ayurvedic texts. This reviewconsolidates available literature on thephytochemistry of bioactive compounds and their incorporation in numerous pharmacological activities exhibited by the plant. It is endowed with important phytochemicals such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, glycosides, glucosinolates and alkaloids,concentrated in thewhole plant, including leaves, fruits, flowers, seeds, roots and pods. A plethora of pharmacological activities, includinganti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antihypertensive, antitumor, analgesic, anticancer, antidiabetic and antidiuretic activities, are exhibited by Moringa oleifera. This study also investigates the utilisation of Moringa oleiferain other non-medical fields such as water purification, biostimulant,and biofuel production.Moringa oleiferais therefore considered a huge ethano-botanical entity and needs to be extensively introduced into nutraceutical supplements.