Attn: International Buyers: Please contact me prior to checkout for accurate shipping price :) ThankyouMoringa Oil Moringaoil is extracted from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, also known as the Drumstick tree. Moringa oil has got a special name, it is Ben oil. It iscalled so because it has high amounts of behenic acid. Moringa oil has been mentioned as a very useful oil in the medicinal books of Greece andRome. Even today, this oil is used for a number of industrial applications. It is great for topical use on the skin and the hair. It is also a nice cooking oil with a soft, appealing taste.SourceMoringa oil is extracted by pressing the seeds of Moringa oleifera. Thistree is native to the Himalayan foothills. This tree grows long pods which contain seeds. It is quite nutritious. The nutrition of moringa leaves is even superior to the highly nutritious vegetables like spinach. Its seeds are also quite nutritious as they contain high levelsof B vitamins and Vitamin C. The oil can be extracted either by cold pressed method, or by solvent extraction . In olden times, it was extracted using hand pressing.There are many varieties of Moringa oil, depending on the variety of Moringa tree from which the oil is extracted. Oil taken from different locations has slight differences in nutrition and properties, like India, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Malawi and other parts of Africa. Other speciesin the genus Moringa are also used to make moringa oil, but they are not Ben oil. This is especially reserved for Moringa oleifera oil.StandardsThe Moringa seed oil should not contain harmful solvents like hexane.NamesMoringa oil is also known as Ben Oil, Behen Oil.NutrientPercentagePropertyGamma Linoleic Acid (18:3)-PUFAStearic Acid (18:0)5.8 %Saturated fatPalmitic Acid (16:0)5.4 %Saturated fatPalmitoleic Acid (16:1)-MUFAOleic Acid (18:1)67.6 %MUFALinoleic Acid (18:2)0.69 %PUFAAlpha Linolenic Acid(18:3)-PUFAErucic Acid (22:1)-MUFAGadoleic Acid (20:1)-MUFABehenic Acid (22:0)6.74 %Saturated fatArachidic Acid (20:0)3.72 %Saturated fatMoringa Oil Complete Nutritional Value of Moringa OilMoringa oil contains some vitamins, minerals in small amounts. However, the most striking aspect of this oil' nutrition is the content of flavonoids, phenols and sterols. These are the prominent nutrients in moringa seed oil.Vitamin EMoringa oil contains three varieties of Vitamin E. That is α-tocopherol (105 mg/kg), ϒ-tocopherol (39 mg/kg) andδ-tocopherol (77 mg/kg). Vitamin E tocopherols are strong antioxidants. It protects the skin whenapplied topically and also boosts the immune system. [6]SterolsCold pressed moringa oil contains small amounts of many phytosterol and cholesterol as well. These are the ones that are found in high amounts.β - Sitosterol - Reduces cholesterol, strong antioxidant and has shown anti-diabetic activity. [7]Campesterol - Strongly anti-inflammatory and reduces osteoarthritis.Stigmasterol - Reduces absorptionof cholesterol and lowers blood glucose.FlavonoidsThese are antioxidant compounds which exert a protective effect on our body. Even in small amounts, they exert strong health benefits. Flavonoids strengthen the blood vessels and lower inflammatory problems.Total flavonoid content in moringa oil is 18 mg RAE per gm.Chemical properties of Moringa OilNutrientPercentagePropertyDensity0.90 g/mlgreat for massage oilStorage temperature-Ideal temperature for storageComedogenicity-Pore clogging potential ( 0 - 5 )ORAC-Antioxidant PowerpH4.3Measure of AcidityPeroxide Value0.19Measure of Initial RanciditySaponification Value188Measure of the average carbon chain lengthIodine Value65.83Measure of unsaturation of oilFree Fatty Acids-Percentage of volatile oilsSource : 8Buying and StorageMoringa oil is one of the most stable oils. It hardly gets rancid and can be used for many days. Though it is extracted using various processes, the healthiest one is the cold pressed oil. It is more dense,has more color and even more taste than filtered or solvent extracted oils.References1. Physico-chemical and Antioxidant Properties of Moringa oleifera Seed Oil. H.A. Ogbunugafor et. al.Pakistan Journal of Nutrition.2. Determination of Antimicrobial Activity and Resistance to Oxidation of Moringa peregrina Seed Oil. Stavros Lalas , Olga Gortzi Vasilios Athanasiadis John Tsaknis and Ioanna Chinou. Molecules.3. Evaluation of the Hepatoprotective Efficacy of Moringa oleifera Seed Oil on Ccl4-Induced Liver Damage in Wistar Albino Rats. Olatosin TM et. al. The International Journal Of Engineering And Science (IJES)4. Moringa oil mediated activation of the alyternative cellular energy pathway in the therapy of diseases. US 20110208110 A1.5. Analytical Characterization of Moringa oleifera Seed Oil Grown in Temperate Regions of Pakistan. FAROOQ ANWAR,AND M. I. BHANGER. JF02098946. Characterization of Moringa oleifera Variety Mbololo Seed Oil of Kenya. J. Tsaknis ,S. Lalas , V. Gergis , V. Dourtoglou , and V. Spiliotis7. Antidiabetic and antioxidant potential of β-sitosterol in streptozotocin-induced experimental hyperglycemia. Gupta R, Sharma AK, Dobhal MP, Sharma MC, Gupta RS. J Diabetes.8. A total characterization of Moringa oleifera. Tsaknis J. et. al.DisclaimerThe above statements have not been evaluated by the FDAThis information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.All products are formanufacturinguse only.