Chemical content and various benefits
From the UGM pharmacy website, Moringa oleifera L. contains a unique combination of compounds, namely isothiocyanates and glucosinolates. Isothiocyanate (ITC) is a substance found in various plants, including moringa, and has the potential to be a chemopreventive agent. Experimentally in living organisms (in vivo), isothiocyanates show activity as anticancer agents. Moringa is known worldwide as a nutritious plant. The World Health Organization (WHO) introduced Moringa as an alternative food to overcome nutritional problems (malnutrition). In Africa and Asia, Moringa leaves are recommended as a nutrient-rich supplement for nursing mothers and growing children. Krisnadi, A Dudi in the book Moringa Super Nutrition published by the Indonesian Center for Moringa Plant Information and Development, explained that various parts of the Moringa plant such as leaves, roots, seeds, bark, fruit and flowers act as heart and blood circulation stimulants. It has anti-tumor, anti-hypertensive, lowerin