Shigru Patra
Moringa oleifera
Shigru Patra (Moringa oleifera) is a plant drug, from the Moringaceae family. Heat processing above 70 deg C inactivates myrosinase and reduces isothiocyanate formation: use raw or mildly heated preparations. Quercetin and kaempferol glycosides show moderate bioavailability (20-35%).
| Botanical name | Moringa oleifera |
|---|---|
| Family | Moringaceae |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Also known as | Shigru Patra, ShigruPatra |
| Taxon identifiers | GBIF 3054181 · NCBI Taxonomy 3735 |
The evidence at a glance
12papers on this site for this drug, published 2014 to 2024, every one with a DOI.
- 2Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- 10Other clinical studies and reviews
A count is not a conclusion and a tier is a study design, not a verdict. Each paper is listed with what it measured on the page below. See the research index for how papers are tiered.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Shigru Patra |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Katu, Tikta | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Churna (powder), Capsule, Tablet, Swarasa (fresh juice), Tea/Infusion, Vati (tablet), Granules
Standard Dosage: 3-6 g leaf powder per day; 500-1000 mg standardized extract capsule twice daily; 10-20 mL swarasa daily; 1-2 cups infusion daily
Optimal Timing: Morning with breakfast for nutritional supplementation
Storage: Store below 25 deg C in airtight, light-proof containers. Nitrogen-flushed packaging critical for powder to prevent chlorophyll degradation and lipid oxidation. RH <50%.
Marker Compounds: Moringin (4-(alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyloxy)benzyl isothiocyanate), Quercetin-3-glucoside, Kaempferol-3-glucoside, Chlorogenic acid, Beta-carotene, Niazimicin, Niazirin
Synergistic Combinations
- Amalaki (vitamin C enhances iron absorption from Moringa)
- Haridra (anti-inflammatory-nutritive combination)
- Ashwagandha (adaptogenic and nutritive synergy)
- Guduchi (immunomodulatory formulations)
- Spirulina (comprehensive nutritional supplement)
Published research
Literature indexed in PubMed that concerns this subject, grouped by study type. A paper appearing here is a record of what has been published, not evidence that the subject works, and laboratory or animal results do not transfer to people. Study titles link to PubMed so you can read the source rather than take our word.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses2
- 2022. Moringa oleifera: a systematic review of its botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicityThe Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology. PMID 34718669 · doi:10.1093/jpp/rgab131
- 2021. Moringa oleifera Lam. in Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisMolecules (Basel, Switzerland). PMID 34207664 · doi:10.3390/molecules26123513
Other clinical studies and reviews10
- 2024. Moringa oleifera (drumstick tree)-nutraceutical, cosmetological and medicinal importance: a reviewFrontiers in pharmacology. PMID 38370483 · doi:10.3389/fphar.2024.1288382
- 2022. Nature's Gold (Moringa Oleifera): Miracle PropertiesCureus. PMID 35949760 · doi:10.7759/cureus.26640
- 2020. Moringa oleifera Lam and its Therapeutic Effects in Immune DisordersFrontiers in pharmacology. PMID 33390944 · doi:10.3389/fphar.2020.566783
- 2020. Glucosinolates and Isothiocyanates from Moringa oleifera: Chemical and Biological ApproachesPlant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands). PMID 32909179 · doi:10.1007/s11130-020-00851-x
- 2018. Moringa oleifera and their phytonanoparticles: Potential antiproliferative agents against cancerBiomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie. PMID 30241049 · doi:10.1016/j.biopha.2018.09.060
- 2017. Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Moringa oleifera LamJournal of pharmacopuncture. PMID 30087795 · doi:10.3831/KPI.2017.20.022
- 2016. Moringa oleifera Seeds and Oil: Characteristics and Uses for Human HealthInternational journal of molecular sciences. PMID 27999405 · doi:10.3390/ijms17122141
- 2016. Promising features of Moringa oleifera oil: recent updates and perspectivesLipids in health and disease. PMID 27931216 · doi:10.1186/s12944-016-0379-0
- 2015. Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Moringa oleiferaPhytotherapy research : PTR. PMID 25808883 · doi:10.1002/ptr.5325
- 2014. Health benefits of Moringa oleiferaAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP. PMID 25374169 · doi:10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.20.8571
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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