Main description:

There is an increasing interest in plants of the Moringa genus used as a source of phytochemicals with biopharmaceutical potential, as a functional ingredient in many products and as an additive in poultry feeding stocks. Biological and Pharmacological Properties of the Genus Moringa is the first publication to comprehensively assess the latest research on Moringa studies. This book reviews recent studies covering the botanical, agronomical, genomic, biotechnological, and ethnopharmacological aspects. It presents specialized work in a user-friendly way that will appeal to undergraduates, graduates and researchers primarily in ethnopharmacology, functional foods and with a linkage to veterinary treatments.

Key Features:

Describes the ethnopharmacological and ethnobotanical use of plants from all Moringa species
Presents recent information that will be helpful for the future development of biopharmaceuticals
Reviews the phytochemical content from all Moringa species
Assesses the potential of all Moringa species as a functional ingredient

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Moringa Genus: Botanical and Agricultural Research

Chapter 2 Genetic Diversity of the Moringa Genus

Chapter 3 Agronomical Aspects of Moringa oleifera (Moringa)

Chapter 4 Moringa : Phytochemical and Health Benefits

Chapter 5 Quality Control and Safety of Moringa

Chapter 6 Phytochemicals from Moringa Species

Chapter 7 Peptides: The Other Bioactive Constituents of Moringa

Chapter 8 Antioxidant Properties of Moringa Species

Chapter 9 Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Moringa oleifera

Chapter 10 Antidiabetic and Anti-obesity Properties of Moringa Species

Chapter 11 Perspectives on the Study of Moringa