The efficacy and function of okra

Okra young fruit also contains a sticky substance that can aid digestion, treat gastritis and gastric ulcers, protect the liver and enhance human endurance. The tender leaves of okra are also edible. Flowers, seeds and roots have therapeutic effects on malignant sores and carbuncle, and have certain anticancer effects.

The efficacy and function of okra

1. Okra tender fruit contains a kind of sticky liquid and arabinan, galactan, rhamnose, protein, etc., which is often eaten to help digestion, enhance physical strength, protect the liver, strengthen stomach and intestines.

2. Okra contains many kinds of nutrients such as iron, calcium and sugar, which can prevent anemia.

3. Okra contains vitamin An and β-carotene, which is beneficial to retinal health and maintenance of vision.

4. Okra is rich in trace elements such as zinc and selenium, which can enhance human anti-cancer and anti-cancer.

5. Okra is rich in vitamin C and soluble fiber, which not only has a health effect on the skin, but also can make the skin whitening and delicate.

6. Okra is also rich in calcium. And its oxalic acid content is low, so the absorption and utilization of calcium is higher than milk, which is a good source of calcium for vegetarians and developing children.

7. The mucin in okra can inhibit sugar absorption, so it has been used as a folk prescription for the treatment of diabetes in recent years.

8. Okra also contains special medicinal ingredients, which can strengthen the kidney and replenish deficiency, play an auxiliary role in the treatment of male organic diseases, and enjoy the reputation of "plant Viagra".