Moringa oleifera Linn: Extraction, Phytochemistry Constituent and Pharmacology Activity: A Review

Yamin Yamin (*) Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281 *) Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Halu Oleo, Kendari 93232)
Ruslin Ruslin (Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Halu Oleo, Kendari 93232)
Ratna Asmah Susidarti (Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta)
Abdul Rohman (*) Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta *) Center of Excellence Institute for Halal Industry & Systems, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281)

Majalah Obat Tradisional
Vol 30, No 3 (2025)

Moringa oleifera, commonly known as the “miracle tree”, belongs to the Moringaceae family and is a plant that has functional food and nutraceutical properties. Various parts of this plant are rich sources of carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, lipids, vitamins, polyphenols and minerals. This review is a comprehensive summary of the extraction method, phytoconstituents, traditional uses, and pharmacological activity of this plant, namely as an antioxidant, antimicrobial and antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and anti-obesity, antiviral. This is because Moringa leaves contain flavonoids and phenolics. In addition, Moringa leaves contain a large number of phytochemicals which are excellent for the development of functional products applied in various industries including pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutraceutical and food.