Characterization of Phytochemical and Nutrient Compounds from the Leaves and Seeds of Moringa oleifera and Moringa peregrina

Abstract

Moringa oleifera and M. peregrina are robust and fast-growing trees. These trees are considered some of the most highly valued trees worldwide because of their properties and uses. This study aimed to investigate and determine the content of phytochemical and nutrient compounds in the fresh leaves and the mature seeds of both M. oleifera and M. peregrina. The experimental data analysis showed that all four extracts were rich in proximate minerals, fatty acids (FA), and un-saponified and polyphenolic components. The total percentages of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids compounds obtained from the leaves and seeds of M. oleifera and M. peregrina were (45.02 and 54.93%), (10.80 and 89.19%), (37.13 and 62.8%), and (11.95 and 88.03%), respectively. The major polyphenols compositions were identified as gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, methyl gallate, and coffeic acid. The outcomes of the present study indicate that the leaves and seeds of Egyptian Moringa (M. oleifera and M. peregrina) contain various phytochemical and nutrient compounds, which can provide several health advantages and play an important role in the metabolism of the human body, especially in diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart disease, obesity, and high cholesterol and triglycerides.

Effects of Drying Temperature and Solvents on In Vitro Diabetic Wound Healing Potential of Moringa oleifera Leaf Extracts

“…Another study reported the ethanolic extract of M. oleifera contained p-Coumaric acid and quercetin [ 52 ]. Chlorogenic acid, catechin, caffeic acid, rutin, quercetin, and kaempferol were identified in the leaves of M. oleifera using HPLC analysis [ 53 ]. M. oleifera leaves dried at four different temperatures were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography in the present research.…”

Pengaruh Pemberian Ekstrak Daun Kelor (Moringa oleifera) terhadap Kadar Kolesterol pada Akseptor KB Suntik 3 Bulan di Kelurahan Mojorto Kecamatan Mojoroto Kota Kediri

“…Tanaman kelor diakui sebagai sumber fitokimia dan nutrisi yang penting, sehingga dapat digunakan sebagai bahan tambahan dalam industri makanan dan farmasi (31). Penelitian lain menjelaskan dalam daun kelor terdapat senyawa beta sitosterol yang mampu meningkatkan fungsi usus dalam menyerap lemak atau kolesterol sehingga kadar kolesterol yang beredar dalam darah dapat diturunkan (32).…”