The present study was aimed to determine phytochemical constituents with
the aid of Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy technique in methanolic extract
of locally grown M. oleifera leaves
for their anti-anaemic activity against human. The bioactive compounds present
in methanolic leaves extract, identified by GCMS chromatogram showed 42 peaks
indicating the presence of 42 bioactive compounds. It revealed
1,2,3-Propanetriol be the major phytocompound present in Moringa followed by 2-Ethylbutyric acid, nonyl ester (9.44%),
Phytol (6.89%), Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethy) ethyl ester
(6.32%), 2-Ethylbutyric acid, eicosyl ester (5.16%) and other remaining
compounds ranging from 4.76% to 0.21%. Herbal medicines were formulated and
given to some patients. Pre and post haemoglobin level was measured using a
haemocytometer. There was an increase in the level of haemoglobin after
consumption of herbal medicines. The result proved ability of this plant in
curing nutrition deficiency anaemia. Medicinal plants are backbone of
traditional healthcare system and anti-anaemic activity of the plant is due to
presence of different bioactive compounds. They can also act as anti-oxidants
and beneficial in management of hypertension, heart diseases, stroke and heart
failure etc.
