Moringa oleifera Lam
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Moringa oleifera Lam is aslo known as Moringa pterygosperma Gaertn, belongs to Moringaceae, family.
The English Names for this herb are Drum Stick Tree, Horse Radish.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Sahajna, Sajina.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Moringa oleifera Lam are Abortifacient, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bilious, Anti-flatulent, Anti-gout, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-scorbutic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Cardiac Tonic, Carminative, Choleretic, Circulatory Tonic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Hepatoprotective, Laxative, Lithontriptic, Resolvent, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sympathomimetic, Vesicant.
Root:
Vesicant Flower:
AphrodisiacCholeretic
Indications
The Indication of Leaves of Moringa oleifera Lam is Glandular Swellings.
The Indications of Root of Moringa oleifera Lam are Dyspepsia, Asthma, Gout, Dropsy, Epilepsy, Fainting, Anorexia, Nervous Debility, Giddiness, Intermittent Fever, Chronic Rheumatism, Internal Inflammations, Enlargement of Spleen, Splenitis, Palsy, Hysteria, Spasmodic Affections, Cold Phlegmatic Disorders.
The Indications of Bark of Moringa oleifera Lam are Calculus Affections, Abscesses, Inflammations.
The Indications of Gum of Moringa oleifera Lam are Otalgia, Buboes, Syphilis.
The Indication of Seed of Moringa oleifera Lam is Scrofulous Affections.
The Indications of Oil(seeds) of Moringa oleifera Lam are Rheumatism, Gout Pain.
The Indications of Pickles of Moringa oleifera Lam are Arthritis, Lumbago, Paralysis, Neuralgia.
The Indications of Decoction (root) of Moringa oleifera Lam are Inflammations, Abscesses, Calculus Affections, Sore Throat.
No Contra Indication information is available for Moringa oleifera Lam.
Temperaments
The Temperament of Moringa oleifera Lam is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Moringa oleifera Lam.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Moringa oleifera Lam.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | | N/A |
| Pickles | | N/A |
| Seed | 1.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Moringa oleifera Lam. A small or middle sized tree. Leaves 30-60 cm long, usually 3-pinnate. Leaflets 12-20 mm; elliptic, ovate or obovate, nerves obscure. Flowers white, in large puberulous panicles, honey scented. Calyx-lobes linear-lanceolate, reflexed. Petals spathulate, veined. Stamens 5, fertile, alternating with 5-7 antherless ones. Pods 22-45 cm long, pendulous, triquetrous, 9-ribbed. Seeds 3-gonous, winged at the angles.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It is native of Sub Himalayan Tract. It occurs in Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.. Also found in some other countries of the world.
Odor: The odor of Moringa oleifera Lam is Pungent
Taste: Acrid
Substitutes
No information regarding Moringa oleifera Lam's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Moringa oleifera Lam's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Moringa oleifera Lam's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Leaf juice in large doses produces vomiting.It produces blister when applied locally.In large doses it may cause abortion; hence during pregnancy should be taken carefully.May produce harmful effects in individuals with warm temperament.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Moringa oleifera Lam. (work in progress)