Moringa oleifera, which people call the drumstick tree, has gained recognition because of its nutritional value and medicinal characteristics. The research compares the phytochemical content and antioxidant capacity of three plant sections which include leaves and seeds and bark. The study employs an experimental framework which includes phytochemical extraction through appropriate solvent usage and subsequent determination of results through both qualitative and quantitative methods. The first stage of phytochemical testing showed that all plant parts contained active compounds including flavonoids and phenols and alkaloids and tannins and saponins while the leaves contained the most diverse range of active compounds. The research showed that the leaves contained more total phenolic and flavonoid content than the seeds and bark. Antioxidant testing used standard methods which included DPPH (2 2 diphenyl 1 picrylhydrazyl) radical scavenging activity test. The research found that leaf extracts produced the strongest antioxidant effects while bark extracts and seed extracts showed weaker antioxidant effects. The strong antioxidant potential exists because the plant contains high amounts of phenolic compounds and flavonoids. Different Moringa oleifera plant sections show different levels of phytochemical content and ability to produce antioxidants which can be used in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. The research shows that multiple plant sections should be used for medicinal purposes while it confirms the traditional practice of using Moringa oleifera to treat disorders which result from oxidative stress. The research requires in vivo studies and specific bioactive compound isolation to establish therapeutic efficacy.
Prajapati, B. & Kataria, H. (2026). Comparative Phytochemical Profiling and Antioxidant Potential of Different Parts of Moringa oleifera (Leaves, Seeds, and Bark). International Journal of Education, Modern Management, Applied Science & Social Science, 08(01(II)), 311?316. https://doi.org/10.62823/IJEMMASSS/8.1(II).8926
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