Okra, also known as pig excrement beans, okra and Solanum nigrum, originated in Africa and was introduced to China in the early 20th century. Generally planted in the southern region, it is called "plant gold".

Nutritional value of okra;

1, okra is rich in vitamins and minerals. Every100g of tender fruit of okra contains about 4mg of vitamin C, 0/.03mg of vitamin E/kloc-0 and 0/0μ g of carotene.

2. Okra is rich in trace elements such as zinc and selenium, which is very helpful to enhance the anti-cancer ability of human body. Secondly, there are viscous liquid substances in the fresh fruit of okra, including pectin, mucopolysaccharide and other polysaccharides.

3. Mucopolysaccharide can enhance the body's resistance, maintain the smoothness of articular membrane and serosa in human joint cavity, reduce the accumulation of lipid substances in arterial wall, and avoid the atrophy of connective tissue of liver and kidney.

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Main uses of okra

1. The tender fruit (pod) of okra has high nutritional value. Compared with ginseng, it is called green ginseng in Japan and Korea, but it is more suitable for daily food supplement.

2, can be used as daily vegetables, stir-fried, boiled, cold salad, canned, soup and quick-frozen processing.

3. Sticky substances in young fruits can help digestion, treat gastritis and gastric ulcer, protect the liver and enhance human endurance.

4. Flowers, seeds and roots have curative effects on malignant sores, carbuncle and furuncle, and have certain anticancer effects. Seeds can be extracted from oil, protein or used as a substitute for coffee.

5. In addition, dried flowers can be developed into health scented tea; The tender pod extract can be packed into soft (or hard) capsules, which is a good product of tonifying kidney and strengthening yang in plants at present.

References:

People's Network-Efficacy and Function of Okra It is the healthiest way to eat Okra.