世界三宝之一:辣木籽
印度辣木与中国灵芝、美国西洋参并称“世界三宝”。
辣木又称鼓槌树，白花菜目辣木科，是多年生热带乔木，原产于印度。
辣木籽为辣木树的种子，在食品、医药、保健、化妆品等领域都有着良好的应用价值，因为富含辣木籽油，其在降低血脂、血压，减肥瘦身，调节肠胃，护肝戒酒，增强人体免疫力方面都具有显著疗效.
辣木籽的营养价值 辣木所含钙质是牛奶的4倍，辣木所含蛋白质是牛奶的2倍，辣木所含钾是香蕉的3倍，辣木所含铁是菠菜的3倍，辣木所含维生素C是柑橘的7倍，辣木所含维生素A是（B胡萝卜）的4倍。
辣木籽的功效
1.辣木籽可增强免疫力、排毒、塑身、抗老化、抗癌、保护肝脏,胃.并对多种慢性及重大疾病都有极大的改善功效
2.辣木籽是纯天然绿色食品，含有人体所需的全部营养物质，它可取代复合维生素、钙片、鱼肝油等。是对抗营养不良的健康食品，被西方科学家称为奇迹之绎。
3. 辣木籽对控制血糖、降血压、降血脂很有效，也是三高患者的一大福音。
4. 辣木籽对口干、无唾液、咽喉疼有特效，取到生津作用。 辣木的减肥效果也很奇特，辣木中含有一种白氨酸，白氨酸3.4辣木籽对减肥效果比较好，国外已开发了辣木减肥茶、辣木减肥胶囊。
5. 辣木籽也有降火、排毒功效，辣木对长期宿便，便秘患者有极其帮助作用，连服10日可见奇效。
6. 辣木籽可改善睡眠、增强记忆力、延缓衰老，还可用来治疗肝脏、脾脏、经络等特殊部位的疾病。
7. 辣木籽有治疗口臭和醒酒作用。
1. Like many other herbs, moringa seeds also offer great antioxidant benefits. They contain lots of vitamins A, C, B-complex and other free radical busters that save our body from severe oxidative damages. In other words, the antioxidant properties of the seeds can help us take care of our overall health.
2. Scientists have proved that the moringa seeds can reduce the amount of oxidized lipids in our body and take care of our cardiac health by safeguarding the heart tissues from constructional damages .
3. The anti-carcinogenic effects of moringa seeds are also quite well known. They can stop the growth and development of cancer cells by accelerating their death count. According to researchers, the intake of moringa seed powder for 3 consecutive weeks can successfully restrain colon cancer .
4. Moringa seeds contain plenty of zinc, which is essential for regulating the secretion of insulin hormone. As the production of insulin becomes normal, the levels of sugar also remain normal in our bloodstream. Hence, the extract of these seeds can be used as an effective anti-diabetic agent .
5. The anti-inflammatory properties of moringa seeds can curb down inflammation, reduce soreness and perk up the function of our physical joints in case of severe bone disorders like arthritis.
6. Being an excellent source of vitamin A, moringa seeds can strengthen our immune system, repair our mucus membrane and take optimal care of our eyes by keeping the vision intact.
7. Protein is one of the most essential nutrients that we need for proper functioning of our body. Moringa seeds are loaded with protein and hence, we can easily fulfil our daily requirement of amino acids by including the seeds in the powdered form in our diet.
8. Moringa seeds contain oleic acid, a monosaturated fatty acid that is highly beneficial for our health. Being a healthy source of fat, moringa seeds can easily replace the high saturated animal fats found in our food items. They work as ‘good cholesterol’ and keep our cholesterol levels down . Moreover, they prevent blood clots and keep severe cardiovascular diseases at bay.
9. The vitamin C content present in the moringa seeds makes them amazing immunity boosters. From eliminating harmful free radicals to developing protection against infectious agents, they can do everything successfully.
10. Not only vitamins, but these seeds are also rich in vital minerals such as zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, and so on. Each of these play a unique role in ensuring our complete wellness. Iron reduces the risk of anemia, calcium keeps our teeth and bones strong, while zinc facilitates the process of sperm production (spermatogenesis).
Benefits Of Moringa Seeds For Skin:
11. Vitamin A present in the moringa seeds is extremely helpful in maintaining the integrity of our skin. Being an effective antioxidant, it saves our skin cells from the harmful effects of the free radicals and keeps them healthy. Vitamin A also promotes the collagen formation and enhances the firmness of our skin, so that we can fight against premature aging (wrinkles, sagging, etc.).
12. The oil extracted from the moringa seeds can be used as natural moisturizer. It nourishes our skin and makes it healthy as well as glowing.
13. Moringa seeds are widely used to make skin care products. The oil extracted from them can help us make our face free from acne, pimples, blackheads, black spots, etc. Consequently, we get clearer and brighter skin.
Benefits Of Moringa Seeds For Hair:
14. The antioxidant properties of the moringa seeds benefit our hair too, as they can keep our internal system healthy and take care of the overall health of our tresses. The antioxidant vitamin C can improve the circulation of blood throughout our scalp, which stimulates our hair follicles and helps them absorb more nutrients. As a result, our hair becomes nourished and strong.
15. Vitamin A and zinc present in the moringa seeds are known to promote hair growth considerably. Vitamin A takes care of our scalp and hair tissues by nourishing, repairing and maintaining them in a proper way, while zinc boosts our immune system and keeps the sebaceous glands on our scalp unclogged. Thus, both of these nutrients can accelerate the growth of our hair effectively.
