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1. Potential Uses of Drumstick for Diabetes  

The leaf extract of drumstick might show potential anti-diabetic properties that might help lower blood glucose levels. An animal study (Gupta R et al. 2012) showed that the extract of leaves of drumsticks might help reduce the progression of diabetes and may induce a reduction in serum glucose levels by increasing the production of protein and insulin hormone.¹  

Another animal study (Ndong M et al. 2007) showed that  the extract of drumstick leaves might help control glucose levels, urinary sugar and protein levels, haemoglobin, and total protein in the blood.⁴  However, more studies are required to ascertain above-mentioned claims. Kindly consult a doctor as diabetes is a serious condition and should be diagnosed and treated by a doctor. 

2. Potential Uses of Drumstick for Wound Healing  

Various animal studies (B.S. Rathi et al. 2006, V.I. Hukkeri et al. 2006) suggest that the extracts from dried leaves of drumstick might show wound healing action in animal models over granuloma (dead space), excision and incision. It also significantly decreases scar area, and might help in increasing the wound closure and may strengthen skin breaking.⁴ However, more studies are required on humans to prove the potential uses of drumstick for wound healing.  

3. Potential Uses of Drumstick for Kidney  

Barks, leaves, seeds, flowers and roots of drumsticks might have a diuretic activity that may be helpful for urine formation in patients with kidney dysfunction. It might also help to lower the deposition of oxalate salts (stones forming units) in the kidneys. An animal study (R.V. Karadi et al. 2008) found that the extract of drumstick root lowers the kidney retention of salts and excretion in the urine. Moreover, these extracts also reduce elevated serum uric acid and creatinine levels.⁴ This information is insufficient as these studies were done on animals. However, more studies on humans are required to back this claim. Kidney diseases are serious and must be diagnosed and treated by a doctor, so kindly consult a doctor. We recommend do not use drumsticks to self-medicate yourselves before taking medical advice.