Drumsticks are great for our health. They are scientifically called Moringa Oleifera and are known by different names in different parts of India like – Sehjan, Shevaga, Murungai, Murignga, Munagakaya, etc. in different languages of India. The entire drumstick plant is a source of great nutritional benefit. Whether it is the pods, flowers, or the leaves, drumsticks add great value to our health:

Regulates Blood Sugar Levels and Enhances Gall Bladder Functions 

Compounds such as isothiocyanates present in drumsticks help in the reduction of blood sugar levels in our body and enhancement of gall bladder functions. 

Helps in Blood Purification

Our blood toxins get purified with drumsticks and our organs start functioning better. Regular consumption helps in streamlining blood circulation. It acts as a good antibiotic agent that helps purify our blood. 

Immunity Booster

Keeping our immunity systems intact is of utmost importance. Our hectic lifestyles and the overall weather conditions require us to take care of our immune systems well. Drumstick is a good enabler of immunity.

Helps in Keeping Bones Strong 

Iron and calcium are present in high amounts in drumsticks which help in the development as well as maintenance of the strong and healthy bone structure of our bodies. 

Good Source of Vitamins and Minerals

 Try to eat drumsticks in some form or the other. Eat either the leaves, pods, or flowers to get vitamins and minerals from each of its parts.

Good for Every Body Organ 

Whether it is your heart, your liver, your brain, your kidneys, or your digestive systems; all the body parts would benefit from the drumstick and its plants. So, it is advisable to have it throughout the season.

There are a variety of ways in which you can cook different parts of the drumstick plant. Either make curries, add it in dals or rasams, make pakoras or dry vegetables out of its flowers or parathas of its leaves; any dish would add taste and nutrition to your meals.