Health benefits of drumstick




The world's most powerful nutritional supplement is Drumstick (Munga). From its root to flower, leaf, pod, stem, gum, everything is useful.

           In Ayurveda, it is possible to cure three hundred diseases with drumstick. Comparison of the nutritional properties of drumsticks: - Vitamin C - seven times more than oranges. Vitamin A - Four times more than carrots. Calcium - four times more than milk. Potassium- three times more than a banana. Protein- three times more than yogurt.

            Its pods, green and dry leaves are rich in carbohydrates, proteins, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, vitamins A, C and B-complex. Many diseases can be prevented from growing by consuming them, its botanical name is 'Moriga Oleifera'. In Hindi, it is also known by the names Sahjana, Sujana, Senjan and Munga, people who know about it, they definitely consume it.

          Drumstick flower is useful in stomach and cough diseases, its pods in vata and colic, leaf in eye disease, sprain, sciatica, rheumatism etc. Consumption of its bark is beneficial in sciatica, arthritis, liver. Drinking honey mixed with drumstick bark ends Vata and Kapha diseases.

          Making a decoction of drumstick leaves and drinking it provides quick benefits in arthritis, sciatica, paralysis, air disorders. The decoction of its root shows miraculous effect at a rapid rate in the rapid speed of sciatica. In case of sprain etc., make pulp of drumstick leaves, add mustard oil and cook it on the flame and by applying it on the place of sprain, it starts getting benefits soon.

            Eating the vegetable of drumstick pods is beneficial in chronic arthritis, joint pain, air accumulation, gout diseases. Putting the juice of its fresh leaves in the ear ends pain, as well as eating its vegetable cuts kidney and bladder stones. Taking a decoction of its root bark by adding rock salt and asafetida is beneficial in gallstones.

          The juice of drumstick leaves removes stomach worms from children and also stops vomiting and diarrhea. Drinking drumstick juice in the morning and evening is also effective in reducing blood pressure and obesity, it is beneficial in high blood pressure. By consuming the juice of its leaves, obesity gradually starts reducing. On gargling with the decoction of its bark, the worms of the teeth are destroyed and there is relief in pain.

            Constipation is cured by eating greens of soft leaves of drumstick, apart from taking a decoction of its root with rock salt and asafoetida, it is beneficial in epileptic attacks. Grinding its leaves and applying it cures wounds and swelling.

          Drumstick seeds are used as drinking water after purifying the water to a great extent. Its seeds are ground into a powder and mixed with water. It dissolves in water and becomes an effective natural clarifying agent. Not only does this make the water bacteria-free, but it also increases the concentration of the water.

            In cancer and any part of the body, there is a practice of drinking a decoction of drumstick root with carom seeds, asafetida and dry ginger. This decoction is also beneficial in sciatica (pain in feet), joint pain, paralysis, asthma, swelling, stones etc.

            Drumstick gum is considered beneficial in diseases like joint pain and asthma. Even today, the villagers believe that by using drumsticks, the risk of contracting virus-related diseases, such as smallpox, is averted.

           Drumstick contains high amount of oleic acid, which is a type of monosaturated fat and it is very essential for the body. There is a lot of vitamin-C in drumstick. It fights against many diseases of the body. If the nose and ears are closed due to cold, then boil drumstick in water and inhale the steam of that water. This reduces stiffness. Drumstick is high in calcium, which makes bones strong. Its juice is advised to be given to the pregnant, it provides relief from the problem of delivery and even after delivery, the mother gets less discomfort, giving the juice of its leaves to the pregnant woman makes delivery easier.

           Eating green vegetable of drumstick pods keeps old age away, it also improves eyesight. Drumstick can also be drunk in the form of soup, it purifies the blood of the body.

            Drinking drumstick soup is most beneficial. Vitamin C is found in abundance in it. In addition to vitamin C, it is rich in beta-carotene, protein and a variety of salts, it is also rich in manganese, magnesium, potassium and fiber. All these elements are very important for the full development of the body.


How to make Drumstick Soup?





The drumstick pods are cut into many small pieces. Take two cups of water and keep it for boiling on low flame, when the water starts boiling, put pieces of chopped drumstick pods in it, Drumstick leaves can also be added to it, when the water remains half, then the drumstick beans Take out the pulp in the middle and separate the upper part, add a little salt and pepper to it and drink it.


           1. Regular consumption of drumstick soup improves sexual health. Drumstick is equally beneficial for both men and women.


           2. Drumstick has anti-bacterial properties which is helpful in keeping it safe from many types of infections. Apart from this, the vitamin C present in it works to boost the immune system.


          3. Drumstick soup also works to strengthen the digestive system, the fibers present in it do not allow the problem of constipation.


          4. Drinking drumstick soup is beneficial even if there is a complaint of asthma. It is used as a home remedy to get rid of cold, cough and mucus.


          5. Drumstick soup is also helpful in cleaning the blood, due to the purity of blood, the face also gets glowing.


          6. Drumstick consumption is also recommended to control diabetes.




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