Phytochemical characterization of Moringa oleifera leaves

Introduction:Moringa oleifera (moringa) is a fast-growing tree from north India and Himalayan foothills considered to be one of the most nutritious species. Especially it’s leaves contain proteins in a high concentration, all essential amino acids, nutrients like calcium, iron, potassium and cooper,...

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Autores principales: Rubio-Sanz Laura, Dorca-Fornell Carmen, Fornos María, Navarro-León Eloy, Jaizme-Vega María C.
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:44df6f9fbe474d8b8f765a4ee30db4b42021-12-05T14:11:07ZPhytochemical characterization of Moringa oleifera leaves2449-834310.2478/hepo-2021-0019https://doaj.org/article/44df6f9fbe474d8b8f765a4ee30db4b42021-09-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.2478/hepo-2021-0019https://doaj.org/toc/2449-8343Introduction:Moringa oleifera (moringa) is a fast-growing tree from north India and Himalayan foothills considered to be one of the most nutritious species. Especially it’s leaves contain proteins in a high concentration, all essential amino acids, nutrients like calcium, iron, potassium and cooper, vitamin A, E and group B, and also antioxidants and polyphenols. Many studies have demonstrated the medicinal properties of moringa leaves consumption thanks to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, prevention of diabetes or antitumor and anticancer properties. The amount and number of essential nutrients and phytochemical constituents may vary depending on the plant tissue and age and especially on the climatic and edaphological conditions.Rubio-Sanz LauraDorca-Fornell CarmenFornos MaríaNavarro-León EloyJaizme-Vega María C.Sciendoarticlemoringa oleiferabioactive compoundsantioxidant activitycanary islandPlant cultureSB1-1110ENHerba Polonica, Vol 67, Iss 3, Pp 19-26 (2021)
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topic moringa oleifera
bioactive compounds
antioxidant activity
canary island
Plant culture
SB1-1110
spellingShingle moringa oleifera
bioactive compounds
antioxidant activity
canary island
Plant culture
SB1-1110
Rubio-Sanz Laura
Dorca-Fornell Carmen
Fornos María
Navarro-León Eloy
Jaizme-Vega María C.
Phytochemical characterization of Moringa oleifera leaves
description Introduction:Moringa oleifera (moringa) is a fast-growing tree from north India and Himalayan foothills considered to be one of the most nutritious species. Especially it’s leaves contain proteins in a high concentration, all essential amino acids, nutrients like calcium, iron, potassium and cooper, vitamin A, E and group B, and also antioxidants and polyphenols. Many studies have demonstrated the medicinal properties of moringa leaves consumption thanks to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, prevention of diabetes or antitumor and anticancer properties. The amount and number of essential nutrients and phytochemical constituents may vary depending on the plant tissue and age and especially on the climatic and edaphological conditions.
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author Rubio-Sanz Laura
Dorca-Fornell Carmen
Fornos María
Navarro-León Eloy
Jaizme-Vega María C.
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Dorca-Fornell Carmen
Fornos María
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title Phytochemical characterization of Moringa oleifera leaves
title_short Phytochemical characterization of Moringa oleifera leaves
title_full Phytochemical characterization of Moringa oleifera leaves
title_fullStr Phytochemical characterization of Moringa oleifera leaves
title_full_unstemmed Phytochemical characterization of Moringa oleifera leaves
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publisher Sciendo
publishDate 2021
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