ABSTRA CT

Moringa odeifera is a single family Of shrubs and trees that iS cultivated in ilic whole of' tropic belt. It belonas to the kun liv of Morin iccae and is one ol t iL 14 known species. The tree has been described as a multi- purpose tree Hr ii H. it has in recent times, been advocated as an outstand i na i id igenous s airec I highly digestible protein calcium, iron, vitam in (_' and caroteiioid suitable Hr utilization in many developing regions of the world where undcrnourishiuci i a major concern. I 'he seeds are eaten green roast ed. ( dered a id steeped Ik tea or used in curries. It has f'ound applications in medicinal uses. as cosl1lcii in food supplements, and in \vate!' treatment. One o I he act i \ c ngrcd iciits ni A'Joi'inga oleijelu has been identified as a polyelectroiyte. Its tise I coagulation. co-coagulation. or coagulant aid has been a subject of in vest bat ii in many parts of' the world. o lien ing 01' water \\ I tliA ioriri ulcijeio has als been identi lied to have potential advantage since it is aecoinpan bed b\ very reductioii in alkalinity, which is rejuired to provide the necessary bul'lriiin capacity to achieve requjred treatment objectives. Man\ researchers ha\ e identified the presence 0! an active antimicrobial acnt in \lQl-iiio lei/'i'ii seeds.