Phytochemical Composition and Bioactive Constituents of Moringa oleifera

Mangaldip Ghosh¹, Kalicharan Sharma^2,*

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Abstract

This chapter presents a detailed account of the phytochemical composition of Moringa oleifera and the diverse bioactive constituents responsible for its therapeutic value. Major classes of secondary metabolites - including flavonoids, glucosinolates, phenolic compounds, alkaloids and glycosides - are described together with their distribution across the leaves, seeds, roots and pods. The relationship between these constituents and the plant's reported biological activities is critically examined.

Author Affiliations

• ¹ Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi, India.

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