Comparative analysis of medicinal plant alkaloids: A chemical and pharmacological study of Moringa oleifera and Azadirachta indica (Neem)
Abstract
Medicinal plants have been a cornerstone of traditional medicine, with alkaloids playing a crucial role in their therapeutic potential. This study presents a comparative chemical and pharmacological analysis of alkaloids found in Moringa oleifera and Azadirachta indica (Neem). Using advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques, key alkaloids were identified and quantified. Their pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and neuroprotective effects, were evaluated through in vitro and in vivo assays. The study highlights the unique alkaloid profiles of both plants and their potential applications in modern medicine.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Moringa oleifera research and applications
Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology
Medicinal Plant Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 239–245
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN