Moringa oleifera Lam
Moringa oleifera Lam is also known as Moringa pterygosperma Gaertn belongs to Moringaceae family.
The English names for this herb are Drum Stick Tree, Horse Radish.
The Urdu names for this herb are Sahajna, Sajina.
Description
Moringa oleifera Lam. A small or middle sized tree. Leaves 30-60 cm long, usually 3-pinnate. Leaflets 12-20 mm; elliptic, ovate or obovate, nerves obscure. Flowers white, in large puberulous panicles, honey scented. Calyx-lobes linear-lanceolate, reflexed. Petals spathulate, veined. Stamens 5, fertile, alternating with 5-7 antherless ones. Pods 22-45 cm long, pendulous, triquetrous, 9-ribbed. Seeds 3-gonous, winged at the angles.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Moringa oleifera Lam are Abortifacient, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bilious, Anti-flatulent, Anti-gout, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-scorbutic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Cardiac Tonic, Carminative, Choleretic, Circulatory Tonic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Hepatoprotective, Laxative, Lithontriptic, Resolvent, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sympathomimetic, Vesicant.
The pharmacological actions of Moringa oleifera Lam's Flower are Aphrodisiac, Choleretic.
The pharmacological action of Moringa oleifera Lam's Root is Vesicant.
Indications
The indications of Moringa oleifera Lam's Bark are Calculus Affections, Abscesses, Inflammations.
The indications of Moringa oleifera Lam's Decoction (root) are Inflammations, Abscesses, Calculus Affections, Sore Throat.
The indications of Moringa oleifera Lam's Gum are Otalgia, Buboes, Syphilis.
The indication of Moringa oleifera Lam's Leaves is Glandular Swellings.
The indications of Moringa oleifera Lam's Oil(seeds) are Rheumatism, Gout Pain.
The indications of Moringa oleifera Lam's Pickles are Arthritis, Lumbago, Paralysis, Neuralgia.
The indications of Moringa oleifera Lam's Root are Dyspepsia, Asthma, Gout, Dropsy, Epilepsy, Fainting, Anorexia, Nervous Debility, Giddiness, Intermittent Fever, Chronic Rheumatism, Internal Inflammations, Enlargement of Spleen, Splenitis, Palsy, Hysteria, Spasmodic Affections, Cold Phlegmatic Disorders.
The indication of Moringa oleifera Lam's Seed is Scrofulous Affections.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Moringa oleifera Lam is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Moringa oleifera Lam is Pungent.
Taste: Acrid.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Pickles | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
| Seed | 1.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Moringa oleifera Lam.
Substitutes
The substitute of Moringa oleifera Lam is Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Moringa oleifera Lam are Acetylated Carbamate, Amino Acids, Ascorbic Acid, Kaempferol, Moringine, Mucilage, Pterygospermin, Quercetin, Resins, Spirochin, ß-Sitosterol, Sulphur, Thiamine, Thiocarbamate Glycosides, Tocopherol, Vitamin A.
Antidotes
The antidote of Moringa oleifera Lam is Vinegar.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Moringa oleifera Lam. (work in progress)