Moringa oil is extracted from the seeds of Moringa. It is also know as Ben oil due to the high concentration of behenic acid. Moringa oil contains flavonoids, a group of plant metabolites thought to provide health benefits through cell signalling pathways and antioxidant effects. Flavonoids are important antioxidants that protect human bodies and blood vessels, while lowering inflammation. Moringa oil or Ben oil also provides human body with high levels of sterols. They are blocking cholesterol absorption sites in the human intestines and help with lowering cholesterol as well…
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Ancient Moringa Oil
Ancient Civilizations were familiar with Moringa and its benefits. The Ancient Egyptians used Moringa oil as a remedy for skin protection from the ravages of desert weather. Ben oil (another name for Moringa oil) was used in Ancient Greece for making perfumes and body lotions.
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