In vitro thrombolytic activity of Moringa oleifera

Moringa oleifera Lam. (Family Moringaceae) is a medium sized perennial tree, commonly known as drumstick horse raddish miracle sahjan, shobhanjana, munga arak, etc., in different languages. Leaves, flowers and pods of the plant are edible. Various parts utilized for treatment several diseases by ethnic communities, including heart ailments. Leaves M. were assessed preliminary qualitative phytochemical analysis vitro thrombolytic potential. Preliminary screening has shown presence flavonoids, terpenoids, cardiac glycosides, saponins, tannins, amino acids carbohydrates leaves oleifera. Two types methanolic extracts both (MEL-I MEL-II) (MEF-I MEF-II) used assessment percent clot lysis. A significant lysis activity MEL-I (36.64±1.55%), MEL-II (41.40±2.02%) MEF-I (19.07±2.36%) MEF-II (20.52±1.51%) was demonstrated concentration one mg/ml compared to negative control distilled water positive streptokinase first time. The edible plant's observed potential may be employed prevent athero-thrombotic cardiovascular diseases. Further investigations required isolate bioactive molecule responsible action.