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Health benefits of drumstick vegetable in drumsticks recipes

from: Basu

The backyard of many housing societies would have the stolid presence of medium sized tree with grey bark, brittle branches, rounded leaves, white flowers and typical long fruit pods. This is our very common vegetable used in our daily intake of dal or curry.

Drumstick flowers blossom during February and March and now it is the season for fresh, green drumsticks which is available in plenty in the market. This is a very popular vegetable used in curry and dal in every part of the country especially in south and eastern India. 

Drumstick is commonly available in India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. "The interesting fact is that each part of this tree is known to have several curative properties - antibacterial and cleansing properties. It is a very good source of calcium, vitamin C, phosphorus and carotene.  Even the flowers and leaves are used in everyday cooking for the high levels of nutrients in them. People are known to use the roots, bark, flower, fruits, seeds, leaves and even the gum derived from the drumstick plant in various home remedies. 

There are several health benefits too, that people should be made aware of, in order to get faster relief from many health related conditions, "Almost every part of the tree is edible and beneficial to health. Roots, leaves and flowers are used to treat different diseases. Juice from the roots is also a counter-irritant. Leaves help in healing sores when used as a poultice relieve headaches and have purgative properties." 

How to use the root:
  • The root of the drumsticks plant should be boiled in water, which should be inhaled deeply, to clear the nasal passages and get rid of the mucus blocking it.
  • A paste should be made using the root of the drumstick plant which can be applied to the skin, for relief from severe itching. 
  • Consuming different parts of the drumstick tree can help in increasing overall body resistance.

Drumstick tree Leaves:

The juice extracted from the leaves of the drumstick tree is iron rich and is used as a tonic for young children. The juice mixed in milk helps in purifying blood and growing healthy and strong bones. Even pregnant women can have the tonic as it provides the essential calcium, iron and vitamins, which helps beat lethargy, eases the birthing process and decreases post birth complications.

Drumsticks Tree Bark:
  • A decoction made from the bark of drumsticks and honey can help get rid of worm infestations.
  • Almost every part of the drumstick tree can help treat an abscess which does not have pus. In order to relieve the condition, it is possible to drink the bark decoction, apply the leaves topically or just eat the fruit. This is one of the most important drumsticks benefits.
  • A person can get relief from non-bleeding piles by soaking in a bath tub, into which a decoction of drumsticks bark has been poured.
Ways To Use Drumsticks
  • Lactating (breast feeding) women can have the leaves - boiled in salted water, drained and smeared with some clarified butter -to increase breast milk.
  • A soup made by boiling a tablespoon of leaves in two cups of water with salt, crushed black pepper and a few drops of lime juice helps treat several respiratory diseases like asthma, tuberculosis and bronchitis.
  • The antibacterial properties of drumstick soup made by boiling leaves, flowers and drumsticks helps in treating minor infections of the throat, lungs and skin.
  • Drumstick flowers boiled in milk can be had as an energizer and is said to treat sexual debility.
  • The powder of the dry bark of the drumstick tree is helpful in treating various sexual disorders.
  • A teaspoon of fresh drumstick leaf juice with honey and a pint of tender coconut water is an herbal medicine to treat diarrhea, colitis or jaundice along with other digestive disorders.
  • Urinary tract infections can be treated by mixing a tablespoon of fresh drumstick leaf juice with a pint of carrot or cucumber juice and a pinch of rock salt.Pimples, acne, and black heads can be treated easily by applying fresh drumstick leaves juice with a few drops of lime juice to the affected areas.
  • As seen above, almost every part of the tree is edible and beneficial to health. Roots, leaves and flowers are used to treat various types of tumors. Juice from the roots is also a counter-irritant. Leaves help in healing sores when used as a poultice, relieve headaches and have purgative properties.
Home Remedies for general disorders :
  • For mouth ulcers - Take drumstick leaves liberally to cure mouth ulcers.
  • For hiccough and breathing disorders - Make a decoction of the leaves and drink twice a day to obtain relief.
  • For  running nose - Inhale the vapours of the roots boiled in water to clear the nasal passages and bring out obstructing mucous.
  • For itching - Apply a paste of the roots to relieve itching.
  • In urinary stones - Make a decoction of the peel of the roots and drink it thrice daily, to break down small urinary stones naturally.
  • In non-bleeding piles - The decoction of the bark is poured into a tub and the patient is asked to sit in it in such a way that the pile masses are immersed in it. This done regularly prevents bleeding and shrinks the pile masses.
  • To increase resistance - Make a curry with the leaves, flowers and fruits of the tree to prevent frequent infections.  
NOTE: But do keep it in mind an excess in consumption of this vegetable and other plant parts can be harmful. Therefore, it is best to talk to a doctor or a dietician before adding any amount of drumsticks to a regular diet.





 

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