BOTANICAL RECORD
Moringa oleifera Lam.
Moringa · Moringaceae
Uses & extracts
Precautions
Roots and bark — animal research only
Animal study
- A study published online in late 2024 examines methanolic extracts in an animal fever model. It validates neither a herbal tea nor a human treatment. Roots and bark are not adopted as ingredients for self-medication experiments in this record.
- Plant part
- Roots and bark
Documentation and strength of evidence
Documentation: Moderate
Claimed effect: Not evaluated
Distinguish food, supplements and extracts
Literature synthesis
- Food use does not guarantee the safety of a concentrated extract. Avoid self-medication with roots and bark and medicinal extracts during pregnancy; seek advice when taking medication. Allergic reactions have been reported, and dose and long-term safety data remain limited.
- Plant part
- Leaves, seeds, roots and bark
Documentation and strength of evidence
Documentation: Moderate
Claimed effect: Not evaluated
Leaves — medical benefits remain uncertain
Literature synthesis
- The 2025 meta-analysis pools nine randomised trials: most cardiometabolic effects are not significant and overall certainty is very low. A broader 2026 synthesis reports favourable signals for blood glucose and blood pressure, but with heterogeneous studies. These divergent conclusions do not establish moringa as a treatment.
- Plant part
- Leaves / supplements
Documentation and strength of evidence
Documentation: Moderate
Claimed effect: Not evaluated
Seeds — distinguish extraction yields
Laboratory study
- A February 2026 study obtains a 36.4% yield using ultrasound-assisted solvent extraction. This laboratory result does not predict cold-press yield. No food-processing protocol is proposed here: the consulted abstract does not identify the solvent, and residues would need to be controlled.
- Plant part
- Seed oil
Documentation and strength of evidence
Documentation: Moderate
Claimed effect: Not evaluated
Flowers and gum — laboratory findings
Laboratory study
- A 2026 study compares extracts, including flowers, gum and fruits, using antioxidant and antibacterial assays. These tests on ethanolic extracts do not prove medical benefits from eating flowers or the effectiveness of a food or cosmetic preservative. No practical dosage is adopted.
- Plant part
- Flowers, gum and fruits
Documentation and strength of evidence
Documentation: Moderate
Claimed effect: Not evaluated
Seeds — oleic-rich ben oil
Laboratory study
- A characterisation published in 2025 measures about 72% oleic acid among the fatty acids of the studied oil. This is a fixed vegetable oil, not an essential oil. It merits exploration as a food ingredient or formulation carrier; the composition and quality of our own batches would still require analysis. Digestion tests are in vitro.
- Plant part
- Seed oil
Documentation and strength of evidence
Documentation: Moderate
Claimed effect: Not evaluated
Leaves — small human trial published in August 2026
Human study
- A double-blind randomised trial follows 35 people for 90 days with dietary and lifestyle guidance. The abstract reports improvements in some weight and metabolic indicators. This is exploratory: small sample, short duration, specific extract; no demonstrated equivalence to garden leaves.
- Plant part
- Leaf extract
Documentation and strength of evidence
Documentation: Moderate
Claimed effect: Not evaluated
Leaves — proteins for emulsions
Laboratory study
- A July 2026 study compares protein recovery at pH 4.5 and different temperatures. Treatment at 55 °C improves some yields and emulsifying properties compared with the other tested conditions; 85 °C promotes aggregation. Potential value for plant-based formulations. This is protein extraction, not a leaf-drying recommendation.
- Plant part
- Leaf proteins
Documentation and strength of evidence
Documentation: Moderate
Claimed effect: Not evaluated
Seeds — microplastics and water filtration
Laboratory study
- In synthetic water containing PVC microplastics, a January 2026 study achieves 98.5% removal with a saline seed extract combined with filtration under its optimised conditions. Dissolved organic carbon increases. This does not demonstrate disinfection or potability, or effectiveness for all waters or plastics.
- Plant part
- Saline seed extract
Documentation and strength of evidence
Documentation: Moderate
Claimed effect: Not evaluated
Record sources 15
Sources and origins
Physicochemical characterization, bioactive compounds, and in vitro digestion characteristics of Moringa oleifera seed oil: a comprehensive investigation.
- Author or institution
- Wang Y, Xu H, Wei W, Yu L, Meng X, Wang X.
- Publication year
- 2025
- Source link
- View source ↗
- DOI
- 10.1002/jsfa.14111
- Type
- Scientific publication
- Page, table or passage
- PubMed/Europe PMC abstract; first published online: 2025-01-06
- Date accessed
- 2026-09-09
Limitations
Indexed abstract consulted; full text not examined. Results are limited to the study protocol and population.
Comparative Investigation of the Nutritional Profiling and Antipyretic Activity of Moringa oleifera Leaves, Bark, and Root From Different Sites of Punjab, Pakistan.
- Author or institution
- Jamil S, Turabi TH, Ahmad S, Riaz M, Wariss HM, Akter QS.
- Publication year
- 2024
- Source link
- View source ↗
- DOI
- 10.1002/fsn3.4706
- Type
- Scientific publication
- Page, table or passage
- PubMed/Europe PMC abstract; first published online: 2024-12-23
- Date accessed
- 2026-09-09
Limitations
Indexed abstract consulted; full text not examined. Results are limited to the study protocol and population.
Effects of Moringa oleifera Lam. Supplementation on Cardiometabolic Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials with GRADE Assessment.
- Author or institution
- Crișan D, Gavrilaș L, Păltinean R, Frumuzachi O, Mocan A, Crișan G.
- Publication year
- 2025
- Source link
- View source ↗
- DOI
- 10.3390/nu17223501
- Type
- Scientific publication
- Page, table or passage
- PubMed/Europe PMC abstract; first published online: 2025-11-07
- Date accessed
- 2026-09-09
Limitations
Indexed abstract consulted; full text not examined. Results are limited to the study protocol and population.
Removal of Microplastics from Drinking Water by Moringa oleifera Seed: Comparative Performance with Alum in Direct and in-Line Filtration Systems.
- Author or institution
- Batista GS, Ferreira VAS, Godoy LGR, Moruzzi RB, Sharifi S, Dos Reis AG.
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source link
- View source ↗
- DOI
- 10.1021/acsomega.5c11569
- Type
- Scientific publication
- Page, table or passage
- PubMed/Europe PMC abstract; first published online: 2026-01-19
- Date accessed
- 2026-09-09
Limitations
Indexed abstract consulted; full text not examined. Results are limited to the study protocol and population.
Process optimization of ultrasound-assisted solvent extraction of Moringa seed oil and investigation of its physicochemical properties, bioactivity and rheology.
- Author or institution
- Ji L, Hui MM, Yujie Z, Hongyan Z, Pengtao S, Wei W.
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source link
- View source ↗
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2026.107772
- Type
- Scientific publication
- Page, table or passage
- PubMed/Europe PMC abstract; first published online: 2026-02-08
- Date accessed
- 2026-09-09
Limitations
Indexed abstract consulted; full text not examined. Results are limited to the study protocol and population.
Moringa oleifera on hyperglycemia and hypertension in metabolic diseases: Systematic review, exploratory meta-analysis and meta-regression.
- Author or institution
- Mokgalaboni K, Ahmed SR, Phoswa WN, Mashaba GR, Mokgalabone TT, Ndhlala AR, Mpai S, Lebelo SL.
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source link
- View source ↗
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.metop.2026.100451
- Type
- Scientific publication
- Page, table or passage
- PubMed/Europe PMC abstract; first published online: 2026-02-12
- Date accessed
- 2026-09-09
Limitations
Indexed abstract consulted; full text not examined. Results are limited to the study protocol and population.
Comparative analysis of antibacterial and antioxidant properties as well as phytochemical compositions of Moringa oleifera gum, flower, and fruit and Elaeocarpus augustifolius leaf and bark, synergistic with Pleurotus membranaceus.
- Author or institution
- Chaudhary A, Banerjee S, Shukla P, Ehsan S, Singh MP.
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source link
- View source ↗
- DOI
- 10.1007/s10123-026-00805-4
- Type
- Scientific publication
- Page, table or passage
- PubMed/Europe PMC abstract; first published online: 2026-04-15
- Date accessed
- 2026-09-09
Limitations
Indexed abstract consulted; full text not examined. Results are limited to the study protocol and population.
Comparative Evaluation of Drying Methods on Structural, Elemental, Cytotoxic, and Antimicrobial Properties of Moringa Oleifera Pod Pulp Powder.
- Author or institution
- Shivanna SK, Bihola A, Laxmana Naik N, H N B, Adil S.
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source link
- View source ↗
- DOI
- 10.1111/1750-3841.71143
- Type
- Scientific publication
- Page, table or passage
- PubMed/Europe PMC abstract; first published online: 2026-05-01
- Date accessed
- 2026-09-09
Limitations
Indexed abstract consulted; full text not examined. Results are limited to the study protocol and population.
Moringa oleifera seed rennet as a novel hydrocolloid coagulant in the production of mozzarella cheese: Effects on function, texture, structure, and rheology.
- Author or institution
- Zhang L, Yang Y, Li L, Deng Y, Wei G, Li Y, Wang X.
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source link
- View source ↗
- DOI
- 10.3168/jds.2026-28358
- Type
- Scientific publication
- Page, table or passage
- PubMed/Europe PMC abstract; first published online: 2026-06-12
- Date accessed
- 2026-09-09
Limitations
Indexed abstract consulted; full text not examined. Results are limited to the study protocol and population.
Impact of Aspergillus and Rhizopus solid-state fermentation on the non-volatile and volatile profiles of Moringa oleifera seeds.
- Author or institution
- Ho S, Gao X, Tang T, Lu Y.
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source link
- View source ↗
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111930
- Type
- Scientific publication
- Page, table or passage
- PubMed/Europe PMC abstract; first published online: 2026-06-27
- Date accessed
- 2026-09-09
Limitations
Indexed abstract consulted; full text not examined. Results are limited to the study protocol and population.
Thermal processing under mild acidic conditions modulates metabolite profile and emulsifying functionality of Moringa oleifera leaf proteins.
- Author or institution
- Karami Z, Sangsukiam T, Halafihi A, Yingchutrakul Y, Zhang Y, Butkinaree C, Duangmal K.
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source link
- View source ↗
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.fochx.2026.104166
- Type
- Scientific publication
- Page, table or passage
- PubMed/Europe PMC abstract; first published online: 2026-07-02
- Date accessed
- 2026-09-09
Limitations
Indexed abstract consulted; full text not examined. Results are limited to the study protocol and population.
Impacts of M. oleifera Leaf Extract on Weight Loss, the Metabolomic Profile, and the Intestinal Microbiota in Individuals With Simple Obesity.
- Author or institution
- Zhou X, He D, Xiong J, Zhang X, Zhou Y, Luo J, Zhou L, Chen H, Dao J, Mi F, Wang Y, Wu S, Pan H.
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source link
- View source ↗
- DOI
- 10.1002/fsn3.72292
- Type
- Scientific publication
- Page, table or passage
- PubMed/Europe PMC abstract; first published online: 2026-08-28
- Date accessed
- 2026-09-09
Limitations
Indexed abstract consulted; full text not examined. Results are limited to the study protocol and population.
Agroforestree Database — Moringa oleifera
- Author or institution
- Orwa C, Mutua A, Kindt R, Jamnadass R, Anthony S
- Publication year
- 2009
- Source link
- View source ↗
- Type
- Agroforestry reference
- Date accessed
- 2026-09-09
Limitations
Older descriptive reference; reported medicinal uses do not constitute clinical validation.
JB — moringa plantings in Busua and Odo Valley
- Author or institution
- JB
- Publication year
- 2026
- Type
- Direct account
- Geographic origin
- Busua · Ghana
- Date accessed
- 2026-09-09
- Provenance and context
- JB reports planting the moringa trees in the garden behind his house in Busua about five years earlier. He describes them as large and sturdy today and reports smaller moringa trees at Odo Valley.
Limitations
Year 2021 estimated from “five years ago”. Counts, dimensions, harvests and planting date at Odo not supplied.
Memorial Sloan Kettering — Moringa oleifera
- Author or institution
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Source link
- View source ↗
- Type
- Institutional clinical summary
- Date accessed
- 2026-09-09
Limitations
Safety summary; several interactions and risks are based on preclinical evidence.