The widely varied species within the Moringa genus have a stunningly diverse range of characteristics, making them a fascinating source of new leads for drug discovery. Collecting together key information on those species within the African and Arabian regions, The African and Arabian Moringa Species reviews the botany, socio-economic significance and underlying chemistry of these interesting plants. The opening section of the book addresses the botanical and socioeconomic aspect of M. stenopetala ; one of the most widely cultivated species within the genus. The second part then goes on to review the chemistry of the plant, with a systematic presentation covering everything from the seed oil to the various secondary metabolites identified to date, and consideration of issues relating to quality control also included. The third section addresses the chemistry behind the reported use of the plant for the management of various diseases, highlighting potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties. Emphasis is given to the correlation between the medicinal chemistry and pharmacology/biological activity of active agents from the plant at the molecular level. The final section then describes all of the other African and Arabian Moringa species, from their botany to their chemical and pharmacological profiles.

Drawing on the author's latest research and the most current literature in the field, The African and Arabian Moringa Species is an invaluable guide for researchers in medicinal chemistry, herbal medicine, drug discovery/development and plant derived natural products within both industry and academic environments. Outlines the botanical description, traditional uses and socioeconomic significance of the African and Arabian Moringa plants Exhaustively discusses the chemistry of the plants to highlight which secondary metabolites have been isolated from them and methodologies for their isolation, identification and quality control Discusses the future potential of the plants and their chemical components for various disease conditions.