Evidence supporting the use of: Moringa
For the health condition: Circulation (poor)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Moringa (Moringa oleifera) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in South Asia and Africa. In these traditional contexts, moringa leaves, seeds, and pods have been used for a variety of health conditions, including those related to poor circulation and cardiovascular health. The rationale for its use in supporting circulation stems from its reputed abilities to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and improve general vitality. Folk remedies often recommend moringa for people suffering from fatigue, swelling, or cold extremities—symptoms sometimes associated with poor circulation.
Scientific studies on moringa’s direct effects on circulation in humans are limited, but some preclinical research suggests that moringa extracts may have vasodilatory, antihypertensive, and antioxidative properties. These effects could, in theory, support vascular health and thus circulation. However, most of the available evidence comes from animal studies or cellular models, rather than robust human clinical trials. As such, while moringa is widely used in traditional medicine for circulatory issues, the scientific validation for this specific use is still emerging and not conclusive.
In summary, moringa’s use for poor circulation is primarily justified by traditional practices, with some early scientific indications that warrant further investigation. Anyone considering moringa for circulatory issues should consult a healthcare professional, especially if they are taking prescribed medications for blood pressure or cardiovascular conditions.
Other ingredients used for Circulation (poor)
acetyl l-carnitineajoene
algal oil
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
amino acids
anthocyanins
arjun tree
ashwagandha
asparagus
astaxanthin
astragalus
beet
bergamot
berry flavor
bilberry
black cumin
black currant
black garlic
black pepper
sesame
black tea
blueberry
bromelain
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
butcher's broom
caffeine
capsaicinoids
cat's claw
caterpillar mushroom
celery
chen pi
cherry
Chinese salvia root
chokeberry
cinnamon
citrus bioflavonoids
citrus sinensis (proprietary)
clove
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
coleus forskohlii
cordyceps
turmeric
curcumin
d-alpha tocopherol
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
diallyl trisulfide (DATS)
dong quai root
eleuthero
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
fish oil
fish protein
flavonols
flaxseed
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
garlic bulb
ginger
ginkgo biloba
ginseng
gooseberry
gotu kola
grape
onion
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
hawthorn
hesperetin
hesperidin
hibiscus
horse chestnut
horseradish
Indian tinospora
iron
knotweed
kudzu
l-arginine
l-carnitine
l-citrulline
lovage
mackerel
magnesium
marine lipid
moringa
mustard seed
naringin
nattokinase
nettle
niacin (vitamin B3)
niacinamide (vitamin B3)
nicotinamide riboside
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
orange
oyster mushroom
pine bark
policosanol
pomegranate
quercetin
redcurrant
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
rhizome
rose hips
rosemary
rutin
safflower oil
sardines
shiitake mushroom
black ginger
spinach
tocotrienols
triphala
ubiquinol
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin B
vitamin E
seaweed
water
watercress
watermelon
mulberry
sarsaparilla
suma
jiaogulan
tangerine
gastrodia
cardamom
atractylodes
capsicum
Indian bael
inula racemosa
punarnava
commiphora
smilax
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
peony
lingzhi
lingusticum wallichii
prickly ash
siler root
cistanche
dioscorea
dodder
ganoderma
morinda
zanthoxylum
birch
polyphenols
purslane
yerba mate
biota seed
goji berry
herbal blend (proprietary)
Sichuan pepper
yohimbe
cocoa
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
enzymes blend (proprietary)
cayenne pepper
ashitaba
2-(nitrooxy)ethyl 2-amino-3-methylbutanoate
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
Aralia
Arjuna
Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate
Antler
Autumn elaeagnus
Arginine Creatine
Arginine nitrate
Angelica
Aronia melanocarpa
Allicin
Arginine aspartate
Achyranthes
Auricularia
Adrenergic amines
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
anthocyanidins
Asteracea
Arjunic Acid
Alliin
anthocyanosides
Allium tuberosum
Arginine silicate
Atractylone
Bishop's Weed
Butea monosperma
Black galingale
berry
Bur-Reed
Bioflavonoids
Bee products
Buddha's Hand
Buckwheat
Bassia scoparia
Boerhavia diffusa
Borneol
Coumarin
Centella triterpenes
Chinese Silkvine
Cinnamomum
Chinese Mountain Ant
Carqueja
Calycosin
Capsinoids
Codonopsis
Capillary Artemisia
Cyanidin
Curcuminoid
Citrus
Capsaicin
Catecholamine
Cowherb
Curcumen
Centella asiatica
Coca
Chocolate
Curcuma
Chestnut
Cinnamaldehyde
Costus
Carthamus
cola nut
Currant
Diallyl sulfide
Diosmin
Dismutase
Danshen
Dong Quai
Date
Diosmetin
Dodeca-2E, 4E, 8Z, 10Z/Etetraenoic Acid Isobutylamide
epicatechin
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Elk antler
Evodiamine
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Essential Oil Blend
Ephedrine
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)
European-Five Finger Grass
Echium
Fruit
Flavonoids
Fo-Ti
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Fatty acids
Flavanones
Fagopyrum
Flavoglycosides
Flavans
Forskolin
Flavonones
Flavanols
Flavones
Ginsenosides
Glycoside
Garlic
Ginkgo Flavone Glycoside
Mustard
Mistletoe
Pistachio
Sumac
Sweet Orange alcohol
yohimbine
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by moringa
AnemiaArthritis
Asthma
Backache
Breast Milk (dry up)
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Fatigue
Fever
Fingernails (weak or brittle)
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Goiter
Hair (graying)
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hair Care (general)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hernias
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroid
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Insomnia
Kidney Stones
Leukemia
Liver Detoxification
Malaria
Memory and Brain Function
Menopause
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
Nursing