Murungai keerai or Drumstick leaves Health Benefits

Murungai keerai or Drumstick leaves is also called as Moringa leaf. In tamilnadu, we call drumstick tree as murngai maram. Drumstick leaves are widely used in South India. 

Murungai keerai is suitable for all age groups and in village side, each house will have drumstick tree in their home; which means they have the doctor in their home. 

Drumstick leaves, flowers, roots and seeds are used for the medicinal purpose. Drumstick family name is Moringaceae. Drumstick is the fastest growing tree and its height is 10 to 12 meter. is used for hand washing and water purification. 

The bark in the drumstick is whitish-grey in color and the flowers are fragrant; which has yellowish white petals. Moringa  tree is cultivated in tropical and sub tropical areas, and drumstick leaf is 

highly recommended for anemic people. Murungai leaves has essential amino acids; which helps to maintain your body healthy.

Drumstick leaf has vitamins like high protein, Vitamin A(378 μg), C(51.7 mg), Vitamin B6(1.200 mg) and minerals like calcium(185 mg),  iron (4.00 mg), magnesium(147 mg), zinc(0.6 mg), potassium (337 mg) and manganese(0.36 mg). The water content present in Drumstick is 78.66 gram.

Drumstick Leaves in different Languages:

• Tamil - Murungai Keerai
• English - Drumstick Leaves
• Kannada: Nugge yele
• Telugu - Mulaga akulu
• Hindi: Saijan Patta
• Malayalam: Muringa ela

Nutritional Value:

Vitamins

Vitamin A       -     47%

Vitamin B6     -     92%

Vitamin C      -      62%

Thiamine        -      22%

Minerals

Calcium         -       19%

Iron               -       31%

Magnesium     -      41%

Manganese      -      17%

Phosphorus     -      16%

Zinc                 -      6%

Water              -      78.66 g

Protein             -       9.40 g

Dietary fiber     -       2.0 g

MEDICINAL USES:

Drumstick leaf contains rich iron and it is highly recommended for anemia patients. Murunga keerai with lemon juice will increase the hemoglobin levels.

HEALTH BENEFITS:

Drumstick Leaves:

when compared to carrot, Drumstick leaves has Vitamin A, it helps to cure from blindness and gives brightness to your eye, drumstick leaf powder will maintains sugar levels ( it is beneficial for diabetic patients). However before taking, you should consult your doctor. 

This leaves is acts as good detoxifiers and helps to kill  intestinal worms from your body. Drumstick leaves plays a vital role in milk production for nursing mothers. 

The Moringa leaf will reduce the cholesterol levels, cures wound healing, protect from Alzheimer’s disease, and also helps to prevent from stomach ulcers. 

Drumstick Roots, Seed, Flower

Drumstick roots will helps to prevent from asthma, digestive disorders, inflammation, nervous disorders, skin disorders, and gastric upset.

Moringa seeds will take care of your cardiac health, prevent from cancer, secretion of hormone, reduce soreness, improve your vision. 

Drumstick flowers are useful for aromatherapy, preparing perfumes and colognes. It helps to produce hair oils, and acts as a natural air freshners. The taste of this flower is similar to mushroom and it is mainly used for health tonic for your child.