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Moringa Seeds; A Must Have Superfood To Treat These Health Disorders

Read this article to know about certain health benefits that moringa seeds provide.

By Lekhaka

Moringa seeds are a possibly unbelievable find, with antioxidant, anti inflammatory and cholesterol lowering effects listed among a few of their benefits. That is only scratching the surface of the proposed advantages of moringa seeds. If research pans out, it is possible that the tree and its seeds can be a brand new superfood.

In Ayurveda, moringa leaves are considered to prevent over three hundred disorders and are used all of the time in conventional healing. Moringa comes from Moringa oleifera, a quick growing tree present in South Asia and through the tropics.

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health benefits of moringa seeds

Moringa oil, also called ben oil due to the high degrees of behenic acid in it, is pressed from the seeds. Traditional medicinal practices uses the roots, leaves and seeds.

The health benefits of moringa are several in number. Moringa can benefit the body in several ways including increased energy levels, proper sleep, controlled blood pressure level, controlled blood glucose level, healthy hair and skin, to mention a few.

1. Lower Cholesterol Level:

1. Lower Cholesterol Level:

Regular consumption of moringa seeds have been found to lower cholesterol levels. Some plants have already been known to lower low-density lipoprotein and research is just showing that moringa is just one among them.

2. Treat Sleep Disorders:

2. Treat Sleep Disorders:

Moringa leaves have also been found to be great in treating sleep disorders. For a good night's rest, steep moringa leaves in warm water for fifteen minutes and after that drink before going to bed.

Moringa seeds have been found to be very nutritious. A single serving of moringa has almost three times the amount of iron as spinach. Moringa is a nutrient dense plant, full of calcium, iron, supplements and important amino acids which are present in other complete proteins like quinoa and meat.

3. Helps Treat Constipation:

3. Helps Treat Constipation:

Moringa is saturated in fibre, and consequently it may do an excellent job of moving food, along with improving your digestion. Hence, those who suffer from constipation and digestion problems, can give this a try.

4. Lowers Blood Pressure:

4. Lowers Blood Pressure:

While research shows that moringa can lower blood pressure level, it is better to consult your physician before you go for it.

5. Lowers Blood Sugar Level:

5. Lowers Blood Sugar Level:

A 2014 study revealed in Acta Histochemica documented that moringa seeds may lower levels of blood sugar, that would provide therapeutic management of diabetes. In traditional Thai medicine, moringa is utilized as a cardiotonic.

Story first published: Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 16:06 [IST]
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