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Study of the potentialities of Moringa oleifera in Brazil
Article number
1394_15
Pages
121 – 124
Language
English
Abstract
A Moringa oleifera is a perennial species of the Moringaceae family, cultivated in several countries due to its potential for multiple uses.
In Brazil, this tree was introduced around 1950 for water treatment.
However, since 2019, the use and marketing of moringa-based products is banned by ANVISA, even though it is a multifunctional plant, a source of several nutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory substances, under the claim that there is no proof of safety of its use in food.
Research shows good results in the production of biogas from moringa bark; in agricultural production they show technical support to the producer to know the limitations of depth in the sowing of moringa, contributed in the reduction of time and economy of resources in the production of seedlings and agro-ecological cultivation.
It is also observed several studies on the efficiency of moringa in Brazil, acting as adsorbent in the removal of contaminants from water and effluents, in addition to the excellent results and applications of other uses of moringa in: cosmetics industry health, and pharmaceutical products by the variety of pharmacological functions existing in the plant.
In this context, the present work aims to conduct a study on the potential of moringa in Brazil, through technological prospection of patents, scientific studies and companies that study its applicability in areas such as: animal feed, biomass and clean energy, agricultural production and water and wastewater treatment.
The results show the efficiency of moringa application in Brazil, as a good alternative to improve the quality of silage, aiming at the nutritional supplementation of ruminants during dry periods; besides being an excellent alternative in the feeding of broiler chickens.
In studies on Biomass and Energy, moringa bark presented excellent results, mixed with coal, aiming to reduce costs and CO2 emissions in the manufacturing process of pig iron in steel mills; in addition to studies indicating moringa seed extract as a potential source of natural antioxidant for biofuel.
In Brazil, this tree was introduced around 1950 for water treatment.
However, since 2019, the use and marketing of moringa-based products is banned by ANVISA, even though it is a multifunctional plant, a source of several nutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory substances, under the claim that there is no proof of safety of its use in food.
Research shows good results in the production of biogas from moringa bark; in agricultural production they show technical support to the producer to know the limitations of depth in the sowing of moringa, contributed in the reduction of time and economy of resources in the production of seedlings and agro-ecological cultivation.
It is also observed several studies on the efficiency of moringa in Brazil, acting as adsorbent in the removal of contaminants from water and effluents, in addition to the excellent results and applications of other uses of moringa in: cosmetics industry health, and pharmaceutical products by the variety of pharmacological functions existing in the plant.
In this context, the present work aims to conduct a study on the potential of moringa in Brazil, through technological prospection of patents, scientific studies and companies that study its applicability in areas such as: animal feed, biomass and clean energy, agricultural production and water and wastewater treatment.
The results show the efficiency of moringa application in Brazil, as a good alternative to improve the quality of silage, aiming at the nutritional supplementation of ruminants during dry periods; besides being an excellent alternative in the feeding of broiler chickens.
In studies on Biomass and Energy, moringa bark presented excellent results, mixed with coal, aiming to reduce costs and CO2 emissions in the manufacturing process of pig iron in steel mills; in addition to studies indicating moringa seed extract as a potential source of natural antioxidant for biofuel.
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Authors
G.F. da Silva, D.F.P. Suffredini, J.L.V. Neta, G. Rodrigues, B.C. Rehem, G.F. Costa
Keywords
moringa, multifunctional, potential
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