The Ancient Healing Secrets of Moringa Tree Gum Revealed

Botanical Name: Moringa oleifera

English Name: Drumstick Tree Resin

Tamil Name : Murungai Pisin

Hindi Name : अहिजान , मूँग / सेंजन पत्ती / Ahijan, Munaga / Senjana Pattee

Malayalam Name : മുരിങ്ങ / Muringai

Telugu Name : మోచకము / Mochakamu, Munagachettu

About Murungai Pisin(Drumstick Tree Resin):-

Moringa oleifera, originating from North India, is a sizeable tree known by multiple monikers, including drumstick, horseradish, and ben oil trees. Moringa is known as Murungai in Tamil. Virtually every component of this tree holds value, as they can either be consumed or utilized in traditional herbal remedies. In regions of India and Africa, the leaves and pods are frequently incorporated into local diets.

Health Benefits of Murungai Pisin(Drumstick Tree Resin):-

• Murungai pisin is used for stomach and bladder ailments.
• The mucilaginous gum has a bland taste and belongs to the hog series of gums.
• It is believed to be beneficial for joint pains and asthma. The villagers still believe using drumsticks will prevent the spreading of virus-related diseases like smallpox. Eating drumstick gum can help with chronic arthritis, joint discomfort, air accumulation, and gout.