Why is the whole world going all rarara over Moringa oil? What are the benefits of Moringa oil that makes it so attractive in the eyes of the health lovers? Lets have a look at them:
- It contains antioxidants:
Moringa contains antioxidants called flavonoids, polyphenols, and ascorbic acid in the leaves, flowers, and seeds. Antioxidants fight free radicals, molecules that cause oxidative stress, cell damage, and inflammation. 72% of moringa oil is oleic acid, so it deeply penetrates into the skin delivering vital nutrients and helping rejuvenate and moisture the skin and hair. It reduces wrinkle, acne and skin blemish. Polyphenols in its leaves and flowers that protect the liver against oxidation, toxicity, and damage.
- It is high in micro nutrient:
It contains significant amounts of vitamin A, C, and E; calcium; potassium; and protein.
- Boosts hair and skin health:
Moringa oil increases the health and strength of the hair and scalp. If massaged on scalp, it rejuvenates vitamins and minerals to the follicles of the hair and tissue of the scalp. Regular massage with this oil can help reduce split ends and dandruff.
- It fights inflammation:
Inflammation can lead to chronic diseases like diabetes, respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and obesity. Moringa reduces inflammation by suppressing inflammatory enzymes and proteins in the body, and moringa leaf concentrate can significantly lower inflammation in the cells. The leaf powder can reduce lipid and glucose levels and regulate oxidative stress in diabetic patients lowering blood sugar and cholesterol and preventing plaque formation in heart.
- Promotes brain health:
It helps cognitive function of brain due to its high content of Vitamin E & C. E & C fights oxidation. We know oxidation is liable for neuron degeneration, so if oxidation is minimized, brain function boosts. normalize the neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline in the brain, which play a key role in memory, mood, organ function, responses to stimulus such as stress and pleasure, and mental health, for example in depression and psychosis. It helps in the primary treatment of Alzheimer’s disease as well.
- High in antimicrobial and antibacterial properties:
The antibacterial and anti-fungal properties of Moringa helps fight infections on skin. It is also great against strains of bacteria that cause blood and urinary tract infections and digestive problems. - Healthy Food companion:
Its nutty flavor makes it a right companion as a dressing in salads, vegetable and other green dishes. Though it may not be available for regular cooking, a little amount of this goes a long way in stir fried dishes and marinades. Its high content of oleic acid helps reduce cholesterol and diabetes.
With all these benefits in internal and external health makes everything related to Moringa (moringa leaves, oil, fruit etc) super attractive to the health conscious community.
No matter how many benefits this moringa has on your body, how many will be able to buy this? In Bangladesh 100 gm Moringa powder is priced on averaged 1,000 taka, meaning per kg price is ten thousand taka! But if we tell that this super food is at your finger tips would you believe? Well you have to. You may not know moringa but you know Sajne. Yes your favorite Sajne or drumstick or horseradish is nothing else but the super food moringa. All the benefits listed above are available in the moringa pod or Sajne.
So next time do not forget to eat as much shajne as possible in the season. Because who doesn’t know the vegetable in the season is the best to have.
How to have moringa
- You can add moringa powder to your juice or green tea. You might want to stay clear of seed extract consumption, as they have shown a level of toxicity in immune cells. But as Moringa can have laxative effects in large quantities, limit your dose to ½ to 1 teaspoon per day.
- COOK moringa pod with your favorite spices. A spicy moringa dish as a standalone vegetable dish or with any other vegetable can be yummy.
- A popular way of having moringa pod is by putting it in the lentil and while eating the lentil, enjoy the juicy pod stick like a tamarind stick.
Its yummy and its healthy. It isn’t being called super food for no reason. So enjoy.
