Murungai Vithai also known as Moringa seed, is rich in nutrients that are very essential to prevent you from a heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular disorders.
Botanical Name : Moringa Oleifera
English Name : Drumstick Seed
Tamil Name : முருங்கை விதை / Murungai Vithai
Hindi Name : अहिजान , मूँग / सेंजन / Ahijan, Munaga / Senjana
Malayalam Name: മുരിങ്ങ / Muringai
Telugu Name : మోచకము / మూలగా / మూలగా చెట్టు / Mochakamu, Mulaga, Mulaga Chettu
Description
Murungai Vithai is taken from the fruit of the drumstick tree. Moringa or drumstick tree is a fast-growing tree, which is widely seen in all tropic and subtropic regions of South Asia. It is a drought-resistant tree that belongs to the family Moringaceae.
The tree grows approximately 5 to 10 m in height. It bears fragile branches and tiny leaves that are arranged on a common axis. The flowers are white, fragrant, and are produced in clusters. It produces a long, slender, hanging fruit with triangular seed-pods.
The seeds are small and dark brown with unique wing-like structures. The seeds are used for various purposes, it can be boiled or roasted, or steamed. All the parts of the Moringa tree have numerous medicinal values and are edible.
Nutritional Value:
They are rich sources of proteins, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and oils. These offer numerous nutritional benefits.
Moringa seeds contain;
- Seven times more vitamin C than oranges;
- Four times the amount of vitamin A found in carrots;
- Four times more calcium than milk;
- Three times more potassium than bananas; and
- Two times more protein than yogurt.
Health Benefits
Ayurvedic Medicine for Blood Pressure:
High blood pressure is a critical issue that may lead to heart attack and stroke when not controlled. Studies have revealed that moringa seeds can lower high blood pressure.
Siddha Medicine for boosting energy:
Moringa is very important for those who are suffering from a lower iron level in the body. A single serving contains almost three times the amount of iron in spinach. The iron present in it enriches the blood and carry oxygen to all the parts of the body.
Patti Vaithiyam for Blood Sugar:
Moringa seeds help to lower the blood sugar level and keeps you protected from diabetes.
Having High Fiber
Moringa is rich in fiber that performs a great job with your digestive system. It also plays a major role in keeping your cardiovascular system healthy.
Lowers Cholesterol
Having high cholesterol in the blood is also another cause of heart diseases. Traditional medicine has used moringa seed powder as a Cardio-tonic to keep your heart healthy. It reduces the bad cholesterol in the blood and maintains cardiac functions.
Promotes smooth and healthy skin
Essential oil is extracted from the murungai vithai contains plenty of antioxidants that keep the skin healthy. Apply the oil to the skin, it gets absorbed easily by the skin and the antioxidants present in it keeps your skin glowing. This oil can also be used as a moisturizer and antiseptic.
Cancer
Moringa seeds are well-known for its anti-carcinogenic effects. The growth and development of cancer cells can be stopped by taking these moringa seeds which accelerate their death count.
If you take Moringa seed powder for 3 consecutive weeks, can strongly control colon cancer.
Other Benefits
Moringa seeds reduce the number of oxidized lipids in our body and safeguard the heart tissues from constructional damages to provide great cardiac health.
It also contains other free radical busters that save our body from severe oxidative damages.
Side Effects
Murungai Vithai is very healthy and does not cause any side effects. You can consume it without any worries, not only the seeds, the entire plant parts. Seek medical advice for the usage of this product during pregnancy.
Harvesting & Manufacturing Methods
All herbs are 100% naturally harvested, dried, and pulverized without the chemical interactions that assure the natural herb powders.