Drumstick plant(Munga), what’s that! Is it the plant which bears wooden drumsticks or is self a drumstick! Many questions and many answers, but believe me guys it is nothing like a joke!
In fact, it is a plant which seems to be a tree but is filled with benefits. In Hindi, it is called ‘munga’ bearing small dark-green coloured leaves.
Today, we will be talking about this plant only with its health benefits too. I am sure, it will be a very interesting thing to know about such plant. Isn’t it. So, lets proceed-
Introduction
Drumstick plant is a medium-sized tree which measures up to 12 ft in height. Its wild species are found in the Himalayan valleys whereas the normal ones can be seen everywhere.
It can be seen around roadsides, at backyards, gardens and many more. It bears brown coloured bark which is soft. Leaves are very small and grow in groups.
During the flowering season, the tree bears whitish-purple coloured flowers which are edible and cooked as a curry. Lately, it develops into a well-grown fruit.
When the fruit is not mature it looks like the snake’s tail. When the fruit gets wholly developed and thickens; inside it bears pods which has seeds like triangular and bitter.
Nutritions in Drumstick plant(Munga)
- Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C
- Calcium
- Iron
- Potassium
- Dietary fibres
- Water
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Sodium
- Zinc
- Phosphorus and many more
Uses of Drumstick plant(Munga)
- Firstly, the tender fruits are used to prepare curries.
- In South Indian culture, matured drumsticks are used as an ingredient in ‘Sambar’
- The tender leaves are rich in Iron hence used in curries and soups even.
- Many other cultures also use the pods to prepare varieties of recipes.
Medicinal/Health benefits of Drumsticks(Munga)
Now, let us move to the most important part of our topic. It is ‘medicinal and health benefits of drumsticks’. Many of us dont know that thsi very plant is filled with curative properties. So, have a look on the following ones-
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17 Comments
Good health benefits & also benefits diabetes
Hi there I am a dialysis patient is this good for me.
Thanks Corlett
In case of renal dialysis, you can take the leaves, fruit as well as the bark of the plant, but in limited quantity. The bark and seeds are medicinally used in such diseases.
Thank you
madam, i have heard that the leaves of drumstick are used to cure blood pressure in south india. could your please elaborate the factual position ?
Yes Abhishek, you have heard a very right thing about Drumstick leaves, relating to high blood pressure. Being rich in minerals and fibers, it cures hypertension/high blood pressure.
One can take the juice of drumstick leaves, every morning, most probably after mid-breakfast. You can also intake the leaves as a part of your diet.
Dear Shalini please update me and kindly tell me how to eat this drum sticks and what are the benefits of it please i need your help beacuse i need to control my blood pressure.its not that much high but i need to control it and 140/95 so please send me mail in all details
Thanks a lot.
Where can i buy this product in malaysia
Is it good for RA we don’t get fresh leaves here just the pods once in while. I usually cook with curries.
Hey, Nice article. Just came across it. You can mention what Abhishek had said, and get the list up to eleven. 🙂
Madam,i am Bronchial Asthma how can i use this to cure my asthma,can you please help me on this.
Madam,i am Bronchial Asthma how can i use this to cure my asthma,can you please help me on this.
i came to know drumstick leaves also used for weight loss if yes please let me know how to use
Thank you for such a detailed and informative post!
In ckd patient with kidney function of 20% is morniga powder advisable to sustain kidney function ? I don’t have access to fresh leaves etc here in England but of course I can get drumsticks when in season.
Drum stick or its leaves are good for leg cramps due to msgnesium deficiency