Moringa Seeds

What is Moringa?

Moringa is a herb which is being used for centuries for its amazing health benefits. It is obtained from the trees of Moringa Oleifera, native to Africa and Asia. Moringa is commonly used as an oil and is found in many skincare products such as skin creams, perfumes, conditioners and shampoos.

Moringa is also included in massage oils as it is absorbed easily. This makes your skin soft and smooth.

Experts call it a jack of all trades plant as it is packed with the goodness of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and moisturizing fatty acids. All this makes moringa very effective when it comes to health and skincare.

To consume moringa seeds, they can be eaten raw or roasted as a nutritious snack, added to smoothies or salads for an extra nutritional boost, or ground into a powder and incorporated into recipes such as energy balls or homemade granola bars.

Moringa seeds are also rich in vitamins and minerals. Seed extracts show antibacterial activity and are also used as a water purifying agent. Various studies found Moringa seeds as oxidative stress-, inflammation-, blood sugar-, and blood pressure-reducing agents.

It is recommended not to exceed 3 or 4 seeds per day.

10 Incredible Health Benefits of Moringa Seeds

1. Improves Sleep
2. High in Fiber "Moringa seeds are high in fibre, and help in moving food along your digestive system," says Delhi-based Nutritionist Anshul Jaibharat.
3. Regulate Blood Sugar Levels Dr. Ahuja says, "Moringa seeds are a great source of zinc and can regulate blood sugar levels which can help manage or even prevent diabetes."
4. Great Source of Iron "Did you know that a single serving of moringa has almost three times the amount of iron as spinach? This is especially important for vegetarians/vegans or those who suffer from low iron issues, as the body needs iron to enrich the blood and carry oxygen to our muscles, organs and tissues," adds Dr. Choudhary.
5. Reduces Joint Pain Dr. Ashutosh Gautam, Clinical Operations and Coordination Manager at Baidyanath says, "Moringa seeds make for a great supplement of calcium and help those suffering from joint pain. They help in reducing inflammation and severe bone disorders like arthritis."
6. Lowers Cholesterol "Some plants have been known to reverse bad cholesterol and according to research, moringa is among them," says Dr. Divya, Max Super Speciality Hospital.
7. Induces Death of Cancer Cells Dr. Ahuja says, "Moringa seeds are well known for their anti-carcinogenic effects. They can stop the growth and development of cancer cells by accelerating their death count."
8. Promotes Heart Health "Scientists have proved that moringa seeds can reduce the amount of oxidised lipids in our body and take care of our cardiac health by safeguarding the heart tissues from constructional damages," says Dr. Choudhary.
9. Powerhouse of Antioxidants "The oil extracted from moringa seeds contains almost 30 antioxidants. It contains vitamins A, B-complex, C and other free radical busters that save our body from severe oxidative damage. In other words, these antioxidant properties of moringa seeds can take care of our overall health", says Dr. Choudhary.
10. Promotes Healthy Skin "Moringa seeds are packed with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and are thus, very beneficial for skincare. The oil obtained from moringa seeds can be used as a moisturizer or used to treat skin problems like skin rashes and sunburn," says Dr. Ashutosh Gautam, Baidyanath.