What is Moringa Seeds?

Moringa Seeds are the whole seeds of Moringa oleifera, the Drumstick Tree, found inside the long seed pods that give the tree its common name. It is a fast-growing tree in the family Moringaceae native to northwestern India.

About the plant

Moringa seeds have several traditional uses across the tree's native and naturalized range. They are eaten roasted in South Asian and African cooking, with a nutty, slightly peanut-like flavor; they are pressed for ben oil, a non-rancidifying oil long used in cosmetics and perfumery; and their crushed form has a documented history in traditional water clarification, where the seed proteins flocculate suspended particles in turbid water.

Related herbs

• Moringa Leaf — the cut-and-sifted leaf of the same tree.

Moringa Seeds: form & sizes

We carry Moringa Seeds as whole seeds, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 8 oz. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Moringa Seeds in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Moringa Seeds at a glance

Botanical name

Moringa oleifera

Family

Moringaceae

Native region

the Himalayan foothills of northwestern India

Plant part

seed

Also known as

Drumstick Tree seeds

Notable use

Ben oil source, traditional water clarification

Form

whole seeds

Sizes

1 oz to 8 oz