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COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS AND THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF MORINGA OLEIFERA LAM

Vetal Shraddha*, Kakad Subhash, Tambe Harshad, Naik Ravishankar, Landge Aditya

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Abstract

Moringa oleifera Lam. plant leaves have gained significant attention in recent years, due to its impressive array of essential minerals and antioxidants. M. oleifera leaves are rich in essential minerals, bioactive compounds and anti-nutritional factor, rendering them significant for both nutritional and economic applications. The current investigation examined the presence of phytochemicals including alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, phenols, terpenoids, saponins, tannins, steroids, carbohydrate, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, along with zinc through Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS), in addition their antimicrobial and antioxidant capabilities. This evaluation serves to validate the medicinal properties of Moringa oleifera Lam. in preventing disorders related to oxidative stress, thereby endorsing its application in pharmaceuticals, functional foods, and nutraceutical formulations.

Keywords: Moringa oleifera Lam, Mineral Content, Phytochemicals, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity.