A Review on the Possible Neuroprotective Effects of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract

• Published in: Nigerian journal of physiological sciences 2017-03, Vol.31 (2), p.183-187
• Main Authors: Igado, O O, Olopade, J O
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Animals; Humans; Lethal Dose 50; Moringa oleifera - chemistry; Moringa oleifera - toxicity; Nerve Degeneration; Nervous System - drug effects; Nervous System - pathology; Nervous System - physiopathology; Nervous System Diseases - drug therapy; Nervous System Diseases - pathology; Nervous System Diseases - physiopathology; Neurons - drug effects; Neurons - pathology; Neuroprotective Agents - isolation & purification; Neuroprotective Agents - therapeutic use; Neuroprotective Agents - toxicity; Phytotherapy; Plant Extracts - isolation & purification; Plant Extracts - therapeutic use; Plant Extracts - toxicity; Plant Leaves - chemistry; Plant Leaves - toxicity; Plants, Medicinal
• ISSN: 0794-859X

Moringa oleifera is an edible plant that has been reputed to be a miracle plant by numerous authors, with effects on practically every body system. Phytochemical analyses have demonstrated that the leaves are rich in various minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Its use in some continents dates back to Antiquity. Neurodegeneration are chronic diseases of the nervous system. There is currently an increase in the use of natural products to combat these debilitating diseases. So far, no suitable cure has been found, and conditions are managed and the symptoms treated. This article reviews the literature on the effects of Moringa oleifera leaves on the nervous system in vivo and in vitro.