(Abelmoschus esculentus)
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(1) Okra or Okro
”Okra or Okro (US: /ˈoʊkrə/, UK: /ˈɒkrə/), Abelmoschus esculentus, known in many English-speaking countries as ladies’ fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of West African, Ethiopian, and South Asian origins. The plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world.”[2] Wikipedia
(2) Okra Benefit To Your Body …
Okra Benefit To Your Body After Eating Healthy Heat Diabetes Weight loss Pregnant Women, Hair Care
(3) Okra as a Moisturizer
Should You Be Using Okra as a Moisturizer?
OB/ GYN Dr Nita Landry lets global beauty expert Shalini Vadhera apply a DIY moisturizing mask made from okra.
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(4) The Amazing Benefits of Okra
This is What Okra Does to Your Body – Dr Alan Mandell, DC
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(5) Okra Nutritional Value
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 138 kJ (33 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 7.46 g |
| Sugars | 1.48 g |
| Dietary fibre | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 0.19 g |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
| Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 5% 36 μg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 17% 0.2 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 5% 0.06 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 7% 1 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 15% 60 μg |
| Vitamin C | 28% 23 mg |
| Vitamin E | 2% 0.27 mg |
| Vitamin K | 30% 31.3 μg |
| Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
| Calcium | 8% 82 mg |
| Iron | 5% 0.62 mg |
| Magnesium | 16% 57 mg |
| Phosphorus | 9% 61 mg |
| Potassium | 6% 299 mg |
| Zinc | 6% 0.58 mg |
| Other constituents | Quantity |
| Water | 89.6 g |
| Link to Full USDA Database entry | |
| Units μg = micrograms • mg = milligrams IU = International units | |
| †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adult |
(6) Okra Scientific Classification
| Scientific classification | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Abelmoschus |
| Species: | A. esculentus |
| Binomial name | |
| Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
| Abelmoschus bammia Webb abelmoschus longifolius (Willd.) Kostel. Abelmoschus officinalis (DC.) Endl. Abelmoschus praecox Sickenb. Abelmoschus tuberculatus Pal & Singh Hibiscus esculentus L. Hibiscus hispidissimus A.Chev. nom. illeg. Hibiscus longifolius Willd. Hibiscus praecox Forssk. |