🌿 MURUNGA VITHAI – PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Murunga Vithai refers to the seeds of the drumstick tree, botanically known as Moringa oleifera. The seeds are obtained from mature, dried drumstick pods and are round to triangular in shape with a hard outer shell and white kernel inside.
In Siddha, Ayurveda, and folk traditions, Murunga Vithai is valued for its warming, strengthening, and cleansing properties. It is used in powdered form, decoctions, oils, and traditional remedies, and also widely recognized for its nutritional richness.
📦 Product Details (Typical)
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Product Name: Murunga Vithai
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Botanical Name: Moringa oleifera
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Part Used: Seed
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Form: Whole seeds / De-shelled kernels / Powder
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Colour:
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Outer shell: Brown
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Inner kernel: Cream to white
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Taste: Slightly bitter, pungent
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Nature: Warming
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Category: Medicinal seed / Nutritional herb
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Shelf Life:
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Whole seeds: 1–2 years
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Powder: 6–12 months (airtight storage)
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🌱 Traditional Uses (Siddha, Ayurveda & Folk)
⚠️ Based on traditional knowledge (not medical advice)
🔹 Joint & Body Strength
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Used for joint pain, stiffness, and weakness
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Considered strengthening for bones and muscles
🔹 Digestive & Metabolic Support
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Helps improve digestion and metabolism
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Used traditionally in detox practices
🔹 Blood Sugar & Cholesterol Balance (Traditional)
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Used in folk practices for metabolic balance
🔹 Water Purification (Traditional & Practical Use)
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Crushed seeds traditionally used to clarify drinking water
🔤 OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS
🧪 Botanical / Scientific Name
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Moringa oleifera
🌍 Regional & Language Names
| Language | Name |
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| Tamil | முருங்கை விதை (Murunga Vithai) |
| English | Moringa seed / Drumstick seed |
| Hindi | सहजन बीज (Sahjan Beej) |
| Sanskrit | शोभाञ्जन बीज (Shobhanjana Beeja) |
| Telugu | మునగ విత్తనం (Munaga Vittanam) |
| Kannada | ನುಗ್ಗೇಕಾಯಿ ಬೀಜ (Nuggekai Beeja) |
| Malayalam | മുരിങ്ങ വിത്ത് (Muringa Vithu) |
| Urdu | سہانجنا بیج (Sohanjna Beej) |
🛍️ Trade / Market Names
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Murungai seed
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Moringa seed
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Drumstick tree seed
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Moringa oleifera seed
🧴 Common Traditional Preparations
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Powder: Taken with warm water or honey
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Oil: Moringa seed oil (Ben oil)
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Decoction: Boiled seed preparations
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External use: Oil for massage & hair care
📌 Summary
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Murunga Vithai = Moringa oleifera seed
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Nutritious & medicinal seed
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Warming, strengthening in nature
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Used for joints, digestion & detox
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Known by many regional names

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