South Indian cooking uses a lot of drumstick in its sambar and curry. Grandmothers use the small, round leaves of the drumstick tree to make a vegetable of sorts because it is rich in minerals. Anaemic people and pregnant women are given this rather appetising dish every other day because of its rich iron content. It is the natural way of taking in minerals. The leaves and pods of the drumstick are a source of calcium, phosphorous and vitamin C.
Beneficial for Children
The leaves can be ground, filtered and mixed in milk for children. It is a good, natural health tonic and is an excellent source of calcium, thereby making the bones of growing children strong and healthy. It also helps in purifying the blood.
For Pregnant Women
Drumstick leaves and tonic are beneficial to pregnant women as it helps ease the delivery and it is said to reduce post delivery complications. The leaves (which can be prepared into a simple, tasty vegetable) help in lactation after childbirth. The leaves are boiled in salt water. The water is drained and then ghee is applied to the leaves and eaten.
Antibacterial Properties
Drumstick has antibacterial properties and so a soup can be made using the leaves, flowers and boiled drumsticks. The soup helps in preventing infection of the throat, chest and skin. No wonder nearly everyone in South India has at least one drumstick tree in their backyard! Grandmas knew exactly what they were doing!
Respiratory Disorders
Suffering from asthma, bronchitis or tuberculosis? Take drumstick soup to breathe easier! Put a handful of drumstick leaves in a vessel containing 180 ml. of water. Boil it for five minutes and cool. A little salt, lime juice and pepper may be added for taste. Drink it and feel yourself breathe with ease!
For a Beautiful Face
The juice of fresh drumstick leaves mixed with lime juice is useful in lending a glow to the face; it is used in the treatment of black heads and pimples!
Next time your mother or your grandmother serves you drumstick, don't wave it away ―you'd be waving aside good health!
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