What is it called in different languages?
English: drum stick leaves
Tamil: murunga illai
Telugu: mulaga akulu
Kannada: nugge yele
Hindi: saijan patta
Oriya: sanja sag
Malayalam: muringa ela
About drumstick leaves: Moringa oleifera is the scientific name of drum stick leaves and the other common names are miracle tree leaves, ben oil tree leaves. These leaves have numerous health benefits. Drumstick trees are native to India but also grow in Asia, Africa, and South America. These leaves are anti fungal, antiviral, antidepressant, and anti-inflammatory. Drum stick leaves are rich in vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, and C. They are also rich sources of folate, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, and zinc. Drumstick leaves may possess anti fertility qualities so, it is not recommended for pregnant women.
Benefits:
– Including drumsticks in your regular diet protects your skin
– Nourishes your hair
– Good for bones
– Reduces depression, anxiety
– Fights against bacterial diseases
– Prevents the risk of cancer
– Protects your liver on regular consumption
– Heals wounds
– Regulates the glucose levels in the blood
– Improves eye health
– Reduces blood pressure
Uses:
– You can make a detox drink (helps in losing belly fat) –https://youtu.be/zyPX1xsYY9M
– Can make spice mix (podi) –https://youtu.be/yQOTIuOJWB8
– You can make dal –https://youtu.be/0QroDpQ4Mi8
– Can make fry –https://youtu.be/ZpUTpm7ylTM
– You can drumstick leaves rice –https://youtu.be/yQOYl9L8pn0
– Can also combine these leaves with other veggies for making special dishes –https://youtu.be/bTaaOsg1SSs