Natural Wonder – Drumstick

Packed with medicinal and nutritional properties, drumsticks are excellent for treating asthma, bronchitis and sore throats.

 

Today’s natural wonder is about the amazing benefits of this humble tree which grows pretty quickly and a common sight in most houses with backyards!

Here are some interesting facts:  Drumsticks have more calcium than milk, more vitamin A than carrots, more iron than spinach, and more potassium than bananas! Stay glued and we’ll tell you more about this miracle vegetable. 

Health benefits of drumsticks:

1. For weak bones: Drumstick leaves are excellent for growing kids and teenagers. It improves their bone health and also purifies their blood stream. Yes, we know what you are thinking – how to get the kids to eat it? The best way would be to add it with milk.  

Recipe: Grind the drumstick leaves with some water, filter it in a sieve and mix it with milk. You could add honey to make it tastier.

2. For asthma, bronchitis: Drumstick pods or fruits are packed with antibacterial properties and are helpful in treating sore throat, wheezing, asthma and bronchitis. 

Recipe: Make a soup by boiling a few drumstick pods (leaves and flowers optional) in water for about five to ten minutes. Remove the pods, leaves and flowers add a pinch of salt, pepper, a dash of lemon juice, and it’s ready to be served. 

If you have a blocked nose try this – boil the root of the drumstick plant in water and inhale the steam. It instantly clears your nose and gives you relief.

3. For digestive disorders: Drumstick leaves are an excellent remedy for those suffering from digestive disorders dysentery or diarrhea. 

Recipe: Take a bunch of drumstick leaves, squeeze out the juice and set it aside. Mix one teaspoon of freshly squeezed juice with a glass of tender coconut water and honey to taste. Drink this two to three times a day. 

 

4. For skin infections: Drumstick and its leaves are not just good for your health, but also excellent for your skin. You can get rid of your pimples in an easy, simple way – mix one portion of drumstick leaves juice with one portion of lemon juice and apply it on your face every day, leave it for ten minutes and then wash it off. You will have clear, glowing skin in just a few days!

In addition, if you find it difficult to find drumstick or its leaves, you can store them. Get a large bunch of leaves, wash and dry them in sunlight. Once dry, grind it until you have a fine powder and store in an airtight jar. This powder can last for several months even if you do not refrigerate it. So there, your multipurpose medicinal powder is ready, and you can use it in your curries, soups, when you have a cold or when a pimple pops up!