Scientific name: Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus

Other names: bhindi, gumbo, lady's finger, okro, ochro, okura, qiu kui

Medical uses and remedies:

Acid reflux
Asthma
Atherosclerosis
Capillary structure
Cataracts
Colo-rectal cancer prevention
Constipation
Diuretic
Fatigue / exhaustion
High cholesterol
High homocysteine
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Lung inflammation
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Probiotic
Sore throat
Ulcers

Dosage:

No particular dosage levels were found for okra products. For healthy dose information particular to you, check with a doctor or medical professional. Some of the possible uses of okra are listed below.

Coffee - Okra "coffee" may be produced by roasting and grinding the plant's seeds. Okra coffee does not contain caffeine.

Oil - Okra oil is produced from the okra's seeds.

Pod - Okra is a vegetable, and its pods are widely used in cooking, particularly in soup.

Cautions and side effects:

No cautions regarding to the use of okra were found.

Check with a medical professional for additional precautions and contraindications before taking any herb.

Active ingredients:

Linoleic acid
Oleic acid
Vitamins and minerals

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