Abstract: Moringa oleifera,originating in India,has been used as vegetables and foods to enhance the functions of nutrition and therapeutic care. M.oleifera has shown various functions,such as decreasing blood glucose,treating ulcer,anti-inflammatory,antibacterial,reducing blood pressure,lowering cholesterol.In recent years,studies found that M.oleifera has certain anti-tumor effects.The proposed mechanisms include inhibiting cancer cell proliferation,regulating cancer cell period,inducing apoptosis,interfering signaling pathways,anti-oxidation,inhibiting protein synthesis,etc.In this study,the anti-tumor effect of M.oleifera as well as its potential mechanisms were summarized.

Key words: Moringa oleifera, anti-tumor, mechanisms