Phytochemical analysis and detection of some bioactive compound in moringa oleifera extract

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ABSTRACT
Moringa oleifera , is a natural planted species of the genus Moringa of the Moringaceae family. The cultivation of Moringa is widespread due to multiple medicinal and healing properties. It is one of the wealthiest plant sources of Vitamins A, E, B , C, D, K , in addition to proteins and minerals . Research reported that moringa can support a healthy cardiovascular system, boost normal blood-glucose levels, neutralize free radicals, provide outstanding support of the body's anti-inflammatory mechanisms, enhance anemic blood and support immune system. Moringa oleifera contains various phytoconstituents which contribute to its therapeutic uses such as alkaloids, saponins, tannins, steroids, phenolic acids, glycosides , flavonoids , and terpenoids. This study was able to identify the 
different phytochemical compounds present in moringa cultivated in Iraq using preliminary chemical tests and to identify the presence of Quercetin using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and thin layer chromatography (TLC) . The chromatographic procedures proved the presence of Quercetin by showing identical retention time and retention factor almost identical to that produced by quercetin standard.