Health benefits of moringa seeds
They are used to get relief from diarrhea, epilepsy, fatigue, reduced immunity. They have been found to be effective in treating and preventing gout, high cholesterol, hepatitis, diabetes, rheumatism and arthritis. Consumption of these seeds can prevent blindness and osteoporosis, which occur due to vitamin deficiencies. These seeds are used in the perfume manufacture and aromatherapy oils.
It has been used in folk remedies for chronic fatigue and insomnia Researchers conducted studies to evaluate the effect of seeds on various health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, arthritis, thyroid etc. These tender young seeds are edible fresh from the pods. They can also be used in a variety of ways in various recipes or in the medicinal formulations. They are used in topical applications for various skin conditions.
Tree seeds may be ground into powder form and are used to make a paste for topical applications. These seeds are used in dishes similar to regular beans. Roasted moringa oleifera seeds can also help in weight loss. The oil may also be extracted from the fresh seeds using cold-press process.
Schistosomes cause the disease schistosomiasis and snail fever. The seeds have been found to give relief for this condition. Seeds taken as such or cooked form has been found to give relief to ulcer /gastritis. Both the tree leaves and seeds have 46 antioxidants, 36 anti-inflammatory compounds. Overloaded toxins are removed from the body and therefore digestive organs can function with higher efficiency.
Staphylococcus aureus, pseudomonas aeruginosa are the microbes which cause skin problems. They contain potent antibiotic and fungicide pterygopsermin which is unique in the plant resources. This is responsible for the medicinal properties of the seeds. In ancient Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha medicinal systems the moringa tree seeds have been used in preparing internal medicines as well as tropical applications. Folk remedies also used these seeds. All these information have been recorded in the scriptures.