A Mini-Review: Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaves for Fish Health
. Rosidah
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Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia.
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Abstract
Disease attack is the biggest obstacle in fish farming activities and is very detrimental to cultivators. Disease control is an important factor to be recognized. The use of herbs is an alternative for disease control that is relatively safe. Moringa oleifera plant is known to contain several secondary metabolite compounds, namely achaloid, flavonoids, tannins and steroids which have antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Several M. oleifera treatment studies are used to treat and prevent fish infected with disease. The purpose of this article is to describe the compounds contained in M. oleifera and their effect for fish health. M. oleifera has a positive effect on fish health, it can be used to treat and prevent disease in fish.
Keywords: Disease, M. Oleifera, immunostimulant, prevention, treatment.