A REVIEW ON SHIGRU (MORINGA OLEIFERA LAM) SEEDS

Abstract

Introduction: Ayurveda is a treasure trope of various natural herbs and regimens for the treatment of various diseases. It believes in prevention and root cause cure of disease by regaining homeostasis. Shigru (Moringa oleifera Lam.), is a versatile Ayurvedic medicinal plant, referred worldwide as a ‘Miracle tree’. Every part of this plant has medicinal value. In this review, an attempt is made to study the medicinal uses of Shigru seeds. The present review highlights the traditional medicinal uses of Shigru (Moringa oleifera Lam) seeds. It is traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory agent, antipruritic, abortifacient, carminative, anthelmintic, antimicrobial, antitoxic and eye tonic. This provides the scope for researchers to conduct experimental studies proving the efficacy of it. Further, phytochemical analysis of Shigru seed extract can be done to know specific phytoconstituents responsible for its therapeutic activities.