I sowed drumstick seed six months back and grown fastly and now it begins to blossom. cream white blossoms are seen almost all over the tree. just a small tree with full of flowers. When I google the uses of moringa or drumstick blossoms, I wondered about its wide use almost all over the world wish to collect the matters in one place.
Its botanical name is Moringa Oleifera. The flowers begin to bloom when the tree is six months in our garden. I am seeing these blossoms in drumstick tree continuously. It starts to give rise to raw drumsticks also.
Moringa flowers are consumed by kongu regional people in many variations of cuisines.It is a wonderful delicacy mixed into kongu cuisines. They fry the moringa flowers dipped in the batter made with Bengal flour, raw rice flour, red chilly powder, and salt and relish this snack.
They are making hot drink by boiling the moringa flowers in water for ten minutes to let the unique flavour brew. The brewed and honey or sugar mixed hot drink is of high medicinal value. but also has nutritional properties. The flowers contain calcium and potassium, proteins, amino acids and a wide range of vitamins and minerals.So it is an outstanding food and supplement for vegans.
Traditional medicinal value:
From the very ancient period, its traditional value in treating various health problems is being known by the folks of Tamilnadu. They practiced to treat common cold, supplement to breast feeding women, and water retention.They are used to strengthen the liver function and protect the tissues and muscles to function properly. Another important use of Moringa flowers is its usee in combating the impotence and other sexual dysfunctions
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Recent researches have shown that the decoction made from the moringa flowers can be used to reduce the inflammation and muscle spasm. Th incidence of edema and swelling can be reduced by consuming this strong decoction.The chemical compounds of moringa flower (Kaempferol and Quercetin) have been proven to reduce the high blood pressure and to help control the blood sugar fluctuations experienced by the diabetic patients. Additionally it has antibiotic properties that can help to combat the infections.
Over all moringa flowers are the best supplement for children and adults and nursing mothers for treating mal nutrition. It is a very easy home remedy.
