Drumstick Pods are Full of Qualities

By Sumati Bhardwaj | Category: Food | 31-03-2021

Drumstick, also known as Moringa, is a pod that is not only used as a vegetable but is also so rich in medicinal properties that it is used to cure many diseases and body pains. The pods, flowers, and leaves of the drumstick all help in fighting physical problems, so it should be included in one's diet in some form as a health-promoting food item. According to Ayurveda, it is beneficial for eye diseases, asthma, and arthritis, and there is no other natural plant like it for the निवारण of about 80 types of pain in the body, i.e., all kinds of pain. Due to the innumerable medicinal properties of drumstick, its tablets are also available in the market today. Along with pickles and chutneys of its pods, many delicious dishes are also made. In South India, it is used in making sambar, hence it is commonly known as sambar pod.

Let's learn in detail about the benefits of drumstick, which is extremely nutritious as a food and full of medicinal properties.

  1. Drumstick is rich in vitamins A and C. It not only keeps the eyes healthy but also increases the body's immunity. Doctors also advise drinking soup made from its leaves and pods for children who have a deficiency of vitamin A.
  2. This plant has twice the protein and four times more calcium than milk. The natural magnesium present in it also helps in easily digesting calcium, which strengthens the bones and helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
  3. The green leaves of the drumstick are also rich in iron, the consumption of which not only makes up for the deficiency of blood in the body but also brings about a wonderful improvement in the hemoglobin level through the production of red blood cells.
  4. The pods and leaves of the drumstick are rich in fiber and juice, which not only cures constipation but also reduces obesity and high blood pressure with regular consumption.
  5. The pods, leaves, and flowers of the drumstick have effective properties to cure many diseases like Vata, Pitta, air disorders, as well as sciatica, arthritis, asthma, and joint pain. Therefore, from ancient times to today, people in villages and small towns use this plant as a natural and effective remedy to cure minor body aches like earache, toothache, stomach ache, headache, sprain pain, as well as arthritis and its swelling.
  6. The oil and essence of drumstick seeds are very popular in the herbal and cosmetic industries. Scrubs for cleaning the skin, anti-aging, and anti-pimple creams are prepared from it.
  7. Drying and coarsely grinding the seeds of the drumstick pod and applying its paste on the skin not only removes sun tanning but its application also protects the skin from the side effects of the sun, i.e., it also works like a natural SPF (Sun Protective Factor).
  8. Herbal tonics and herbal drinks are also prepared from its flowers. It has a wonderful ability to fight diseases.
  9. The juice of drumstick leaves is useful for removing worms from children's stomachs, and gargling with a decoction of its bark provides relief from toothache and tooth decay.
  10. The pods and leaves of the drumstick also have anti-diabetic properties that balance the sugar level in the blood, which is extremely beneficial in type 2 diabetes.

How to use Drumstick

The entire drumstick tree is such an unparalleled plant that it is so full of nutrients that it must be included in the diet for health benefits. Let's learn how and in what ways the beneficial and wonderfully healthy drumstick can be used for eating.

  1. The tender green leaves of the drumstick can be cooked and eaten like any other leafy green vegetable.
  2. Peel the drumstick pods, cut them into pieces, and boil them in water. After cooling, mash the pods well with your hands and strain them. Tempering it with cumin and garlic and drinking this hot soup improves digestion and brings physical agility because it removes the deficiency of vitamins and nutrients in the body.
  3. You can make a vegetable curry of drumstick pods after peeling them or use them in making any dal, vegetable, or sambar.
  4. Boil the fresh flowers of the drumstick in water and squeeze them. Then, prepare a delicious vegetable with potatoes or peas by mixing garlic, tomato, yogurt, and other spices in it.
  5. Dry the drumstick flowers and keep them. Boil them in hot water for a while, and after cooling, squeeze them and mix them in yogurt. Eat it as a raita by adding black salt and roasted cumin.
  6. Dry the leaves and flowers of the drumstick separately, grind them to make a powder, and consume it daily by adding it to salads, any vegetable, dal, soup, etc.
  7. When the drumstick pod is new on the tree, it is very tender, thin, and soft. A pickle can also be made from these pods with mustard oil, mustard seeds, fennel, asafoetida, turmeric, and salt, which is delicious as well as healthy.