Vol. 12, Issue 10 (2023)

Author(s):
Manjula Sheshagiri, Kavya MR, Deepika M, Manasa R, Shekhara Naik R and Mahesh Shivananjappa

Abstract:
Moringa oleifera (MO), also known as Drumstick, belongs to the family Moringaceae. It possesses pharmacological properties such as antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, antiulcer, and wound healing activities. Experiments conducted on rats have indicated that aqueous and methanol extracts of MO has decrease serum glucose, low-density lipoprotein, and total cholesterol levels in the body, while simultaneously increasing serum insulin and high-density lipoprotein levels. MO leaf powder is known to reduce blood sugar levels by increasing insulin sensitivity and body weight in diabetes-induced rats. These studies have demonstrated that the phytochemicals present in MO have potent therapeutic effects on diabetes mellitus.