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Moringa oleifera
Family · Moringaceae
Moringa oleifera, the "drumstick tree", is a fast-growing tropical species whose leaves are exceptionally rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, and micronutrients. It is one of the most extensively studied edible plants in nutrition research, with quercetin and a family of moringa-specific glucosinolates (notably glucomoringin) as the primary characterised actives.
Moringa (Moringa oleifera) is supplied by Phyto-Medichem as a standardised extract from our manufacturing facility. Marker compound: Quercetin (C15H10O7). Currently in active research and development. Sourced from India, Sri Lanka. Per-batch Certificate of Analysis from our in-house HPLC analytical laboratory.
| Marker compound | Quercetin |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C15H10O7 |
| PubChem CID | 5280343 |
| Botanical family | Moringaceae |
| Source region | India, Sri Lanka |
| Pipeline stage | Standardisation |
C15H10O7
The principal characterised compound for Moringa. Structure data and identifiers sourced from PubChem.
View on PubChem (CID 5280343)Used across South Asian, African, and Caribbean traditions for centuries as a nutritional supplement, anti-inflammatory, and general tonic. Leaves are eaten fresh, dried into powders, or brewed; the seed pods ("drumsticks") are a culinary staple in southern India and Sri Lanka.
Standardised leaf-extract programme. Analytical methods established for total polyphenol quantification and individual flavonoid profiling.
Generally recognised as safe. Widely accepted as a food and dietary supplement ingredient across major markets including the USA, EU, India, and ASEAN. Codex Alimentarius reference exists for the dried leaf.
Sourced from cultivators on the Indian subcontinent, long-established moringa-growing regions in southern India and Sri Lanka, with attention to sustainability and post-harvest quality controls.
Selected reviews and primary studies indexed on PubMed / PMC. The mechanism-of-action framings on this page are drawn from peer-reviewed pharmacology; consult these sources for the underlying evidence and methodology.
Comprehensive recent review of phytochemistry and pharmacology.
Updated review covering clinical and toxicological evidence.
Safety profile and efficacy across reported applications.
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