Scientifically known as "Moringa oleifera", Moringa is a natural plant that has been used in the world for thousands of years. It is believed to be originated in the Himalayas of India. It is widespread in Asian and many African countries and other tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Moringa, which grows naturally well in the arid and intermediate regions of Sri Lanka. Also, it can be grown in many areas of the island. It is a trendy food as a vegetable among Sri Lankans. This article aims to highlight other amazing values of the drumstick that go unnoticed by many.
It is also nicknamed "The Miracle Tree" because of its amazing nutritional value. Thousands of research articles have already been published around the world on the nutritional value of Moringa. Today, it is widely accepted that the leaves of the drumstick plant have amazing nutritional and medicinal properties. Therefore, this plant belongs to the super-food category. That is, it is considered one of the richest plants in the world in terms of nutrition.
Drumstick leaves are one of the richest sources of vitamin A. Vitamin A in 100 grams of fresh drumstick leaves is several times more than our daily requirement. Although carrots are considered by many to be a rich source of carotene or vitamin A, drumstick leaves contain 4 times the amount of vitamin A they contain. Vitamin A is essential for improving eyesight and is very important for the health of the skin and bones and the body's immune system and as an antioxidant.
Drumstick leaves are a great source of vitamin C for the body. The amount of vitamin C in 100 grams of fresh leaves is about 51.7mg. It is as high as 70% - 80% of our daily vitamin C requirement.
Oranges are one of the most popular vitamin-rich foods among us. But drumstick leaves contain about 7 times as much vitamin C as oranges.
It is a well-known fact that Vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant and is important for the body's immune system, is essential for the healthy survival of our body.
Moringa leaves contain about twice as much protein as milk as the popular "milk" as a highly nutritious beverage. The amount of protein in 100 grams of fresh leaves is 9.4g.
Also, 4 times as much calcium as in milk can be obtained from the leaves of Moringa leaves. The amount of calcium contained in 100 g of leaves is 185mg. It is about 19% of our daily requirement.
B vitamins are essential for the active functioning and health of our body. You may have noticed that vitamin B deficiency can lead to various ailments, and then the body has to take them as vitamin pills.
- Thiamine (vitamin B1)
- Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
- Niacin (vitamin B3)
- Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
- Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
- Moringa leaves can be considered as a food rich in B group vitamins such as.
Haemoglobin carries oxygen in the body through red blood cells. Iron is one of its main constituents of Hemoglobin. Eating drumstick leaves rich in iron can help your body get the iron it needs. Drumstick leaves contain several times the amount of iron as spinach, a popular source of iron for the body. 100 grams of fresh leaves contain 4mg of iron, close to 30% of our daily requirement.
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Other minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus are also found in yam.
Drumstick leaves will also be good skincare. As it contains Vitamin E, it is a nutritious food and an ointment that is important for the health of the hair and skin.
Drumsticks produce oil. And they are used in beauty products as well as in cooking. Among the highest-priced high-quality beauty products in the world are the ones made from drumsticks.
Moringa pods, which can still be bought in the local market as a mostly non-toxic vegetable, are a favourite food of everyone.
In Sri Lanka and many countries where traditional medicine is practised, all the elements such as the roots, bark, leaves, and flowers of the drumstick tree are used in traditional medicine due to its special medicinal properties.
Drumsticks have become increasingly popular as an economic crop in recent years because of their amazing nutritional value. Those who are knowledgeable about the properties of drumsticks are especially interested in adding them to food as cooked food and powder form and as a beverage.
So much so that it is being marketed in powder form and in the form of tablets and capsules made from drumstick leaves.
Although this article is based on the wonderful qualities of the drumstick leaves, in particular, the value of the drumstick plant cannot be summarized in such a short article. Readers are therefore invited to visit the Internet to learn more about its value.
This article also encourages you to purchase drumstick leaf products (such as tablets, capsules). But try to grow it yourself.
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