The latest health craze over the last one month is moringa seeds. It is being sold in certain morning markets in Kuala Lumpur, online stores such as Aliexpress, lelong.com.my and eBay.
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The moringa tree also known as drumstick tree due to the long slender triangular seed pods that the tree bears,and horseradish tree due to the taste of the roots.
These drought resistant trees which are native in the Himalayas in north western India are now being widely cultivated in tropical areas such as Indonesia, Thailand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Africa, etc.
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Since moringa seeds contains plenty of zinc which is important for regulating the secretion of insulin hormone, the level of sugar in the bloodstream will be normalized. Thus, this leads to its effectiveness in treating diabetes.
Aside from that, the peeled white color moringa seeds are also good for lowering high cholesterol level, and easing constipation, regulate liver, kidney functions and lower blood pressure. Of course, since I am not a doctor, I cannot vouch for the result but I do have a friend whose mum has been taking it for a year who experiences lower blood cholesterol level.
As for myself, I find passing stool easier and on a more regular basis. It also cure my coughing which I am very prone due to heatiness. Moringa seeds with the function of increasing the natural defense body system due to its richness in Vitamin A and C will strengthen the immune system leading to cold prevention.
I think since it is very good in detoxify the body toxins, many of the body ailments and diseases that affecting oneself can be getting rid off. With toxin elimination, one will have better skin complexion and it also prevents bad breath.
If you intend to test it out, go slow on eating the seeds so that your body get accustomed to its effects. Initially eat only one or two seeds a day to test and see how your body react to it. Eating too many seeds a day at the beginning stage might bring dramatic and severe effects to one's health. Don't eat the seeds on empty stomach and after eating the seeds, drink a cup of water.After about the week, the effects on one's body will start to appear. Do not fear. Stop the intake of the seeds if you cannot bear the pain associated with the symptoms and you can continue again after it has clear.
I experienced left knee pain until I cannot walk for a week after taking it for a month. After that, my knee pain is all gone. Before taking the seeds, I do experience one and off knee pain due to wind. Hmm.. I guess this joint pain can also be eliminated by taking a few grains of moringa seeds a day.
Most people who eat the seeds might experience tiredness, good sleep, better bowel movement and certain effects that associated with their own common diseases. For example, someone who is prone to skin itchiness will experience an outbreak of skin rashness and itchiness at the initial stage of taking the seeds as the body toxins are being extracted out of the system. That's why I suggest one to go slow in eating the seeds. Eating too many seeds at the beginning (around 5 seeds) will bring a severe and dramatic scary and painful effects.
Normally, for most people, the seeds will taste sweet followed by a tingling bitterness afterwards. Bitter taste indicates lot of toxins in the liver.
For those who have sleeping issues, it might give you more sleeping time through out the night after taking the seeds as it promotes deeper quality sleep .
A TCM doctor of mine mentioned that moringa seeds are used excessively in treating color blindness in Africa. It come as a no surprise as the seeds is also known in improving one's vision due to its excellent source of Vitamin A. It also good in simulate hair growth and enhance skin health. This is made possible by Vitamin A which nourishes the hair tissues and zinc which keeps the sebaceous glands on the scalp unclogged.
Prolong consumption of moringa seeds will result in weight loss as it reduces fat and cholesterol in the body , better sleep, enhanced body immunity and memory,
Take note that moringa seeds are not suitable to be consumed by pregnant and nursing women, severe asthma patients and infants. The seeds have a shelf life of 2 years stored away from direct sunlight. Do not take more than 10 seeds a day.
If you are sceptical of its medicinal benefits, please don't take as moringa doesn't has substantial clinical studies that support its benefits.
These drought resistant trees which are native in the Himalayas in north western India are now being widely cultivated in tropical areas such as Indonesia, Thailand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Africa, etc.
Since moringa seeds contains plenty of zinc which is important for regulating the secretion of insulin hormone, the level of sugar in the bloodstream will be normalized. Thus, this leads to its effectiveness in treating diabetes.
Aside from that, the peeled white color moringa seeds are also good for lowering high cholesterol level, and easing constipation, regulate liver, kidney functions and lower blood pressure. Of course, since I am not a doctor, I cannot vouch for the result but I do have a friend whose mum has been taking it for a year who experiences lower blood cholesterol level.
As for myself, I find passing stool easier and on a more regular basis. It also cure my coughing which I am very prone due to heatiness. Moringa seeds with the function of increasing the natural defense body system due to its richness in Vitamin A and C will strengthen the immune system leading to cold prevention.
I think since it is very good in detoxify the body toxins, many of the body ailments and diseases that affecting oneself can be getting rid off. With toxin elimination, one will have better skin complexion and it also prevents bad breath.
If you intend to test it out, go slow on eating the seeds so that your body get accustomed to its effects. Initially eat only one or two seeds a day to test and see how your body react to it. Eating too many seeds a day at the beginning stage might bring dramatic and severe effects to one's health. Don't eat the seeds on empty stomach and after eating the seeds, drink a cup of water.After about the week, the effects on one's body will start to appear. Do not fear. Stop the intake of the seeds if you cannot bear the pain associated with the symptoms and you can continue again after it has clear.
I experienced left knee pain until I cannot walk for a week after taking it for a month. After that, my knee pain is all gone. Before taking the seeds, I do experience one and off knee pain due to wind. Hmm.. I guess this joint pain can also be eliminated by taking a few grains of moringa seeds a day.
Most people who eat the seeds might experience tiredness, good sleep, better bowel movement and certain effects that associated with their own common diseases. For example, someone who is prone to skin itchiness will experience an outbreak of skin rashness and itchiness at the initial stage of taking the seeds as the body toxins are being extracted out of the system. That's why I suggest one to go slow in eating the seeds. Eating too many seeds at the beginning (around 5 seeds) will bring a severe and dramatic scary and painful effects.
Normally, for most people, the seeds will taste sweet followed by a tingling bitterness afterwards. Bitter taste indicates lot of toxins in the liver.
For those who have sleeping issues, it might give you more sleeping time through out the night after taking the seeds as it promotes deeper quality sleep .
A TCM doctor of mine mentioned that moringa seeds are used excessively in treating color blindness in Africa. It come as a no surprise as the seeds is also known in improving one's vision due to its excellent source of Vitamin A. It also good in simulate hair growth and enhance skin health. This is made possible by Vitamin A which nourishes the hair tissues and zinc which keeps the sebaceous glands on the scalp unclogged.
Prolong consumption of moringa seeds will result in weight loss as it reduces fat and cholesterol in the body , better sleep, enhanced body immunity and memory,
Take note that moringa seeds are not suitable to be consumed by pregnant and nursing women, severe asthma patients and infants. The seeds have a shelf life of 2 years stored away from direct sunlight. Do not take more than 10 seeds a day.
If you are sceptical of its medicinal benefits, please don't take as moringa doesn't has substantial clinical studies that support its benefits.