Moringa oleifera (Kilè) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Moringa oleifera (Kilè) — family Moringacées.

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This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 74 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 388 scientific references recorded for the species.

Therapeutic indications in alcoholic extraction:

Note: scientific reference excerpts are kept in their original language (most often English), without translation, to respect the source text of publications.

1. Bacterial infection : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Ampicilline-like, Pénicilline-like.
   Selon TAHER MA (2025) : Antimicrobial activity was tested against Gram-positive, Gram-negative bacteria, & fungi using disc diffusion (100 µg/disc), compared to standard antibiotics (30 µg/disc). The extract showed broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, with strongest inhibition against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (19 mm) & Salmonella typhi (19 mm), though 30-50% less potent than standard antibiotics. Selon Auteur (2005) : Antibacterial activities of the crude extracts were investigated by disc diffusion method against eleven human pathogenic bacteria viz., Bacillus cereus, B.
2. Type II diabetes mellitus : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Gliclazide-like. Mentioned synergistic association: association synergique avec Andrographis Paniculata-plante entière.
   Selon AL-Zharani MSH (2023) : Twenty-four (24) male albino Sprague-Dawley strain rats were separated into four groups, with one serving as the negative control group (normal); the other groups were used to induce diabetes with alloxan. This study seeks to determine the impact of moringa on biochemical & immunological alterations in hyperglycemic rats. Selon Auteur (2016) : This study was undertaken to determine the antidiabetic & antioxidant effects of oral administration of ethanolic extract of Moringa oleifera flower on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats at 100, 200 & 300 mg/kg b.w.
3. Cancer : Plant part used: seed. Mentioned synergistic association: 5-Fluoro-Uracile.
   Selon Barhoi D (2021) : Anti-tumor activity of AEMO was assessed in EAC (Ehrlich ascites carcinoma) induced solid tumor bearing mice by analyzing tumor weight (TW) & Tumor volume (TV). Conclusion: The results of the present study suggest that AEMO has immense potential to inhibit the tumor progression without affecting the normal physiology & functioning of the body & thus can be used as a cancer therapeutic agent. Selon Hagoel L (2019) : Purpose: The aims of the present study were to investigate effect of moringa alone & combined with radiation on survival & metastatic activity of pancreatic cancer cells & on tumor growth.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use and full scientific references are available in the complete monograph.

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