Okra Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Okra is a warm weather vegetable, that’s green in color and similar to a cucumber. Shaped like a spike, okra is also known as lady’s fingers. Okra is edible and used in cooking as well as having a history of herbal medicine use.¹

Okra Health Uses and Health Benefits

Okra has long been used as a natural pain reliever as well as for urinary and kidney problems. As an excellent source of fiber, okra is also good for preventing constipation. Okra also contains a flavonoid called myricetin, which is believed to help naturally regulate blood sugar levels by increasing sugar absorption rates. Okra also has potential benefits as a mood elevator, helping to alleviate stress, anxiety and depression.¹

References

1. https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/08/15/health-benefits-of-okra.aspx