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What is the Munga Tree Which Bears Fruit All Year Round and Along with its Leaves have Several Health Benefits
India is home to a number of plants and trees that have a number of medicinal properties which when consumed have multiple health benefits. Munga tree is one of them which bears fruits all year round. The unique thing about the Munga tree is that both its fruit and its leaves have great medicinal values which can help take care of a number of common and serious ailments.
Updated Jun 12, 2023 | 05:19 PM IST
Drumstick fruits and leaves have several medicinal qualities and can help deal with multiple health problems
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The Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh is a hot biodiversity hub. It is home to a number of very valuable trees and plants, which not only provide nutrition but also have several medicinal values that help cure and prevent several diseases.
One such tree is the Munga tree, which is popularly known as drumstick and is widely used as a vegetable. Its botanical name is Moringa Oleifera, and is a multipurpose tree. It’s other names are Sahajan, Sujana, Senjan and in Bundelkhand region it is popularly known as Munga.
Different parts of this tree are home to several nutrients, which has led to this tree being included in the list of special species. The specIality of this tree is that this tree is a perennial fruit bearer, i.e. it bears fruits all year round. The length of the fruit is more than 3 feet. On the other hand, in rural areas, the length of normal Munga is only up to 1 feet or one and a half feet.
Munga is mostly consumed in summer
Its fruit is very tasty to eat and contains enough pulp and nutrients. In most rural areas, this fruit is known as Kaus. It is especially consumed during the summer season. Its tree contains a number of anti-diabetic properties, which helps in controlling the blood sugar level in the patient's body.
Due to the presence of a good amount of antioxidants, drumstick leaves are used to get relief from the problems caused by inflammation in human body. Apart from the fruit, its leaves contain 7 times more vitamin C than orange and 15 times more potassium than banana.
It is used totreat more than 300 diseases
In Ayurveda, drumstick is used for the treatment of more than 300 diseases. That is the reason why this tree is also called a miraculous tree. The medicinal properties of the tree helps in treating common ailments like hair loss, asthma and arthritis to more serious one's like diabetes and osteoporosis.
The leaves also help in reducing obesity and helps in weight loss. It is also beneficial for people suffering from diabetes Such properties are present in coral leaves, which are beneficial for the problem of diabetes. Can prove to be beneficial. It works to control the blood sugar level in the body. But be sure to consult a doctor before consuming it.
Keeps bones healthy
The Munga leaves are considered a good source of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, which are essential for healthy bones. Along with this, mung beans can help in reducing the risk of bone disease like osteoporosis.
A good source of vitamins
100 grams of Munga leaves contain calcium equal to 5 glasses of milk. Apart from this, it contains 5 times more vitamin C than found in lemon. It also helps to detoxify the blood or helps in cleaning the blood. For this, you can drink the juice of drumstick leaves daily. Doing this the harmful substances present in the body get out through the way of urine.
Removes abdominal problems
Consuming Munga leaves can help cure several stomach related problems, like stomach pain and ulcers. It is a rich source for calcium which helps in the normal functioning of the digestive enzymes. The fibre present in it also contributes to a healthy bowel movement, keeping the stomach along with the digestive system healthy. It also helps deal with anemia i.e deficiency of red blood cells.
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