Journal of Immunology and Immunopathology
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue: 1

Promising Medicinal Role of Moringa oleifera: A Review

1Faculty of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi - 834 006, Jharkhand, India

2Faculty of Fishery Sciences, Department of Fish Processing Technology, AICRP-PHT (I.C.A.R.) [Kolkata Centre], West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata - 700 094, West Bengal, India

*E-mail id: ganguly38@gmail.com

Abstract

Moringa oleifera is a mysterious vegetable source, in terms of its immense role in human immunomodulation, protection against diseases by building host resistance and as a potential and economical nutritional supplement, majorly in third world countries. The present article has been constructed considering the future scope of research, both in medicinal and veterinary science, which can be explored regarding this nature's gift to us.

Keywords

Moringa oleifera, Immunomodulation, Nutritional supplement