Abstract

EVALUATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF MORINGA OLEIFERA

Rojavedantham, A. Anil, S. Vaishnavi, M. Vijayalaxmi, G. Shashikala, V. Sarika,

Abstract

Each part of the Moringa tree (fruits, seeds, leaves, flowers, bark and roots) is associated with the presence of at least one, or in most number of benefits. Moringa oleifera is one of the world’s mostly used plants. All parts of the species are traditionally used for different purposes, but leaves are generally the most used all over the world. Fodder scarcity and Low quality of available fodder are considered to be the major constraints hampering the productivity of farm animals. The available feed particularly in a dry season when natural pastures are mature is highly fibrous and inadequate with low nutritive value due to low crude protein content.[1] Moringa species are all native to Asia, from where they have been propagated across many parts of the world especially more seen in warm countries, such as Malaysia and other tropical countries. This tree can tolerate temperatures from 19oC to 28oC, and has height from 5 to 10 m and can be cultured throughout the plains. Moringa leaves are being used as a medicine because it is said to contain many phyto-chemicals, hence it is used as preventive and curative purposes.

Keywords: Moringa, Subabul, Morus, Glyricidia and Sesbania.