The medicinal value of the seed of Moringa oleifera (Moringaceae) is subjected to scientific investigation by preparing the crude aqueous seed extract. The study examines the phytochemical, elemental contents and hypoglycaemic activity of the extract on wistar strain albino rats. Moringa oleifera is used locally for various medicinal purposes by traditionalists and herbalists in Maiduguri, Northern Nigeria. This plant has been reported to have an impressive range of medicinal uses with high nutritional value. Moringa oleifera have been traditionally used as cardiac and circulatory stimulant, possess antitumor, antipyretic, antiepileptic, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, antispasmodic, diuretic, antihypertensive, cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and antifungal activities. The result of the Invivo study of the aqueous seed extract of Moringa oleifera revealed that the dosages of 200, 400, 600 and 800 mg / kg body weight of the extract used significantly (P
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