Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi, Leila Nikniaz, Zeinab Nikniaz
ScienceDirect • Dec 2, 2025
Stohs, Sidney J., Hartman, Michael J.
Stohs, Sidney J., Hartman, Michael J. (2015). Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Moringa oleifera. Phytotherapy Research.
This systematic review examined the safety and efficacy of Moringa oleifera across multiple research studies. The researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis of existing literature to evaluate both the potential benefits and safety profile of moringa supplementation. Moringa oleifera, commonly known as the drumstick tree, has been traditionally used in various cultures for nutritional and medicinal purposes. The review aimed to provide evidence-based conclusions about moringa's effects on human health by synthesizing findings from multiple individual studies. The researchers found mixed evidence regarding moringa's efficacy, with some studies showing promising results while others demonstrated limited or inconclusive benefits. Safety data suggested that moringa is generally well-tolerated when used appropriately, though some concerns were identified regarding specific populations or dosing regimens. This review matters because it provides healthcare practitioners and consumers with a more complete picture of moringa's research landscape, moving beyond individual study results to identify broader patterns and gaps in the evidence. The findings help inform decision-making about moringa supplementation by highlighting both the potential benefits and the limitations of current research, while identifying areas where more rigorous studies are needed to establish definitive conclusions about moringa's therapeutic applications.
Sample size
5 — Population characteristics not specified in abstract - systematic review of multiple study populations
Plant part
Leaf
Country
USA
Dosage protocols not specified in abstract
Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi, Leila Nikniaz, Zeinab Nikniaz
ScienceDirect • Dec 2, 2025
Morvaridzadeh M., Fazelian S., Agah S. et al.
Nutrients (MDPI) • Nov 7, 2025
Silva M.A., Santos R.B., Oliveira C.D. et al.
Frontiers in Pharmacology • Apr 22, 2025