Abstract

MARTIN, C et al. Potential applications of Moringa oleifera. A critical review. Pastos y Forrajes [online]. 2013, vol.36, n.2, pp. 137-149. ISSN 0864-0394.

Moringa oleifeira is a tree from India to which many benefits for human welfare are ascribed. It grows fast, is little demanding on the soil and is cultivated throughout the inter-tropical strip. One of the main uses of its leaves and the seed press cake is in the formulation of rations for animal feeding. However, practically all the parts of the tree have diverse applications, about which there are testimonies since ancient times. This work reviews the available literature about the utilization of this plant. Different application fields of M. oleifera are presented in the light of the increasing scientific interest it has generated in recent years. The objective is to show the evidence contributed by the scientific literature which confirms and explains the properties and applications of M. oleifera, which are far from unconfirmed versions provided by popular literature and publicity.

Keywords : feeding; Moringa oleifera; treatment of residual waters.

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