Drumstick (మునగ)

Product Description: Drumstick, also known as Moringa or Moringa Oleifera, is a slender, elongated vegetable, typically 40-45cm long, with a green color when young that turns brownish as it matures. In Telugu, it's called "Munaga". It's a fairly large tree with a fragile, corky stem, and the leaves are tri-pinnate with elliptic leaflets. The pods are pendulous, and the seeds are trigonous with wings on the angles. Drumsticks are highly nutritious and offer various health benefits. Botanical Name: Moringa Oleifera Common Names: Drumstick Tree, Horseradish Tree, Ben Oil Tree, and Munaga (Telugu). Description: Shape and Size: Elongated and slender, typically 40-45 cm long. Color: Green when young, turning brownish as it matures. Texture: Slight ridges along the length. Tree: Perennial, reaching about 10 meters in height, with a fragile, corky stem. Leaves: Tri-pinnate with elliptic leaflets. Pods: Pendulous, with lengths ranging from 20 cm to 100 cm. Seeds: Trigonous with wings on the angles. Nutritional Value and Health Benefits: Rich in vitamins A, C, B1, B6, riboflavin, and minerals like calcium, iron, copper, manganese, zinc, selenium, and magnesium. May help regulate blood sugar levels. May improve digestive health. May contribute to stronger bones. May help purify blood. May relieve respiratory disorders. May boost immunity. Other Uses: The leaves are also used as a vegetable and are considered a rich source of nutrients. Moringa oil can be extracted from the seeds. The tree's bark, roots, flowers, and seeds also have various medicinal uses.