Actual and Potential Applications of Moringa stenopetala, Underutilized Indigenous Vegetable of Southern Ethiopia: A Review

Seifu, Eyassu

doi:10.24102/ijafr.v3i4.381

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“…In addition, because the species are resistant to drought, Moringa species become valuable during the dry season when other vegetables are not available. In fact, M. stenopetala can be found in all households in the Gamo Gofa zone (Seifu, 2014 ). Mathur ( 2005 ) stated in his book that Moringa leaves are highly nutritious, with two times more protein than yogurt, four times more vitamin A than carrots, three times more potassium than bananas, seven times more vitamin C than oranges, and four times more calcium than milk.…”

Section: Traditional Usesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Moringa Genus: A Review of Phytochemistry and Pharmacology

2018

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Moringa is a genus of medicinal plants that has been used traditionally to cure wounds and various diseases such as colds and diabetes. In addition, the genus is also consumed as a source of nutrients and widely used for purifying water. The genus consists of 13 species that have been widely cultivated throughout Asia and Africa for their multiple uses. The purpose of this review is to provide updated and categorized information on the traditional uses, phytochemistry, biological activities, and toxicological research of Moringa species in order to explore their therapeutic potential and evaluate future research opportunities. The literature reviewed for this paper was obtained from PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar journal papers published from 1983 to March 2017. Moringa species are well-known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antihyperglycemic activities. Most of their biological activity is caused by their high content of flavonoids, glucosides, and glucosinolates. By documenting the traditional uses and biological activities of Moringa species, we hope to support new research on these plants, especially on those species whose biological properties have not been studied to date.

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Section: Traditional Usesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Moringa Genus: A Review of Phytochemistry and Pharmacology

2018

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“…Many different ecotypes and varieties of M. stenopetala are found in Ethiopia. M. stenopetala is an important indigenous vegetable in southwestern Ethiopia where it is cultivated as a food crop 1. The fresh leaves are cooked and consumed by the local communities.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Diuretic activity of the aqueous crude extract and hot tea infusion of <em>Moringa stenopetala </em>(Baker f.) Cufod. leaves in rats

Fekadu

Basha

Meresa

et al. 2017

JEP

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Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) Cufod. is a medicinal plant that has been used for the treatment of different ailments such as hypertension and diabetes in Ethiopia. This study aims to assess the diuretic activity of the aqueous crude extract and hot tea infusion of M. stenopetala leaves in saline-loaded rats. Male Wistar rats were divided into ten groups (n = 5). The control group received distilled water (5 mL/kg), whereas the reference group received Furosemide (10 mg/kg). Groups III–X orally received different doses of aqueous crude extract (62.5, 125, 250, and 500 mg/kg) and hot tea infusion (1, 2, 4, and 6 teaspoons [Tsp]) based on community use. Urine volume was recorded every hour until the end of the 5th hour, and total urine volume of each animal was calculated. The diuretic activity and diuretic action were determined based on the urine output. Additionally, concentration of urinary sodium, chloride, and potassium ions was determined. The urinary Na+/K+ ratio and carbonyl anhydrase activity (Cl−/(Na+/K+)) were also assessed. The findings verified that the aqueous crude extract as well as the hot tea infusion of the leaves of M. stenopetala possesses significant (P < 0.01) diuretic, natriuretic, and kaliuretic effects. The aqueous crude extract (125 mg/kg) and hot tea infusion (2 Tsp) displayed the highest diuretic activity (101% and 96%, respectively) comparable to the reference drug, Furosemide (10 mg/kg). They also displayed a good natriuretic activity. The aqueous crude extract and hot tea infusion revealed a significant Na+ urinary excretion (P < 0.001) and Na+/K+ ratio (P < 0.05) at all test doses. There was also a significant (P < 0.01) Cl− urinary excretion at all test doses of aqueous crude extract except 62.5 mg/kg and all test doses of hot tea infusion except higher doses (4 and 6 Tsp). Thus, the aqueous crude extract as well as the hot tea infusion of the leaves of M. stenopetala causes a plausible increase in the urine volume and concentration of urinary electrolytes in rats.

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“…In southern Ethiopia, the leaf of the plant is used as a substitute for cabbage in the local diet and as animal feed. It has been demonstrated that it is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals and fiber (35). Studies have also shown that the plant is a reasonably good natural purifier of muddy and contaminated water.…”

Section: Moringa Sppmentioning

confidence: 96%