Abelmoschus
esculentusv Or Hibiscus esculentus: All About Okra or Bhindi
English Names - Gumbo, Lady Finger, Okra.
Ayurvedic Names - Bhaandi, Bhindaka, Bhendaa.
Common Names – Baamiyaa, Vendai, Bhindi, Raamturai.
Health
Benefits of Okra (Bhindi):
· Immature pods (decoction) — emollient, demulcent and diuretic (in catarrhal
affections, ardor urine, dysuria, dysentery).
· Seeds—antispasmodic.
· Fatty fraction of the fresh watery extract of the
seeds causes destruction of cancerous cell growth in vitro. The pods are
reported to exhibit antitumour activity. An ethanolic extract of pods was
effective against Grampositive bacteria.
· The ripe fruits contain quercetin, hyperin
(hyperoside), hydrolysate of precipitated mucilage, proanthocyanidins, D-glucose,
D-glucuronic and galacturonic acids.
· Fresh flowers contain flavonol glycosides and
anthocyanins.
· Decoction of young okra fruit is used
to treat inflammation of a mucous membrane, especially of the respiratory
tract, accompanied by excessive secretions.
· Okra juice is used to treat sore throat
associated with coughing
· Decoction of okra leaves, fruits and
leaves are used to treat urinary problems, such as painful urination and other
genitourinary problems including gonorrhea and syphilis.
· Okra leaves and roots used as poultice
for wounds
· Okra juice used to treat diarrhea with
fever and related abdominal pains
· Okra juice used to treat skin itchiness
and as skin moisturizer.
· Okra leaves used for inflammation
· Okra fruits are eaten to treat
involuntary discharge of semen
· Roasted okra seeds are used to promote
sweating
· Okra seeds are used to treat and
prevent muscle spasms
· Decoction of okra is used to treat
fever, headache and arthritis.
· Okra is rich in fiber that absorbs
water and improves the bulk of stool. Very effective against diarrhea and constipation.
· Okra’s mucilage binds with cholesterol
and bile acids and expelled through stool from the body.
· Okra helps in lowering the blood sugar
level by blocking the absorption of sugar in the intestinal tract.
· Okra’s mucilage acts as a lubricant and
a laxative for the intestinal tract facilitating the easy passage of waste.
· Okra is believed to smoothen the skin
and prevent the eruption of pimples and acne.
Nutritional
Profile of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentusv)
Okra (raw)
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Carbohydrate Factor: 3.57 Fat Factor: 8.37
Protein Factor: 2.44 Nitrogen to Protein Conversion Factor: 6.25
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Refuse: 14% Refuse Description: Crown and
tips
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Nutrient (Proximates)
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Unit
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per
100 g
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Water
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g
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89.58
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Energy
|
kcal
|
33
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Protein
|
g
|
1.93
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Total lipid (fat)
|
g
|
0.19
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Ash
|
g
|
0.86
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Carbohydrate, by difference
|
g
|
7.45
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Fiber, total dietary
|
g
|
3.2
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Sugars, total
|
g
|
1.48
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Sucrose
|
g
|
0.6
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|
Glucose
(dextrose)
|
g
|
0.32
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Fructose
|
g
|
0.57
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Lactose
|
g
|
0
|
|
Maltose
|
g
|
0
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Galactose
|
g
|
0
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Starch
|
g
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0.34
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Minerals
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Calcium,
Ca
|
mg
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82
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Iron,
Fe
|
mg
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0.62
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Magnesium,
Mg
|
mg
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57
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Phosphorus,
P
|
mg
|
61
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Potassium,
K
|
mg
|
299
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Sodium,
Na
|
mg
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7
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Zinc,
Zn
|
mg
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0.58
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Copper,
Cu
|
mg
|
0.109
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Manganese,
Mn
|
mg
|
0.788
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Selenium,
Se
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µg
|
0.7
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Vitamins
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Vitamin
C, total ascorbic acid
|
mg
|
23
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Thiamin
|
mg
|
0.2
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Riboflavin
|
mg
|
0.06
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Niacin
|
mg
|
1
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Pantothenic
acid
|
mg
|
0.245
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|
Vitamin
B-6
|
mg
|
0.215
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|
Folate,
total
|
µg
|
60
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|
Folic
acid
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Folate,
food
|
µg
|
60
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|
Folate,
DFE
|
µg
|
60
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|
Choline,
total
|
mg
|
12.3
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Vitamin
B-12
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin
B-12, added
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin
A, RAE
|
µg
|
36
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|
Retinol
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Carotene,
beta
|
µg
|
416
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|
Carotene,
alpha
|
µg
|
27
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Cryptoxanthin,
beta
|
µg
|
0
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Vitamin
A, IU
|
IU
|
716
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|
Lycopene
|
µg
|
0
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|
Lutein
+ zeaxanthin
|
µg
|
280
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Vitamin
E (alpha-tocopherol)
|
mg
|
0.27
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|
Vitamin
E, added
|
mg
|
0
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Tocopherol,
beta
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Tocopherol,
gamma
|
mg
|
0.16
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|
Tocopherol,
delta
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin
D (D2 + D3)
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin
D
|
IU
|
0
|
|
Vitamin
K (phylloquinone)
|
µg
|
31.3
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Lipids
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Fatty
acids, total saturated
|
g
|
0.026
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|
Fatty
acids, total monounsaturated
|
g
|
0.017
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|
Fatty
acids, total polyunsaturated
|
g
|
0.027
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|
Fatty
acids, total trans
|
g
|
0
|
|
Cholesterol
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Phytosterols
|
mg
|
24
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Amino Acids
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Tryptophan
|
g
|
0.017
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|
Threonine
|
g
|
0.065
|
|
Isoleucine
|
g
|
0.069
|
|
Leucine
|
g
|
0.105
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|
Lysine
|
g
|
0.081
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|
Methionine
|
g
|
0.021
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|
Cystine
|
g
|
0.019
|
|
Phenylalanine
|
g
|
0.065
|
|
Tyrosine
|
g
|
0.087
|
|
Valine
|
g
|
0.091
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|
Arginine
|
g
|
0.084
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|
Histidine
|
g
|
0.031
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|
Alanine
|
g
|
0.073
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|
Aspartic
acid
|
g
|
0.145
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|
Glutamic
acid
|
g
|
0.271
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|
Glycine
|
g
|
0.044
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|
Proline
|
g
|
0.045
|
|
Serine
|
g
|
0.044
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|
Alcohol, ethyl
|
g
|
0
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Caffeine
|
mg
|
0
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|
Theobromine
|
mg
|
0
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Flavonoids
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Flavonols
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Isorhamnetin
|
mg
|
0
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|
Kaempferol
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Quercetin
|
mg
|
21
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Isoflavones
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Daidzein
|
mg
|
0
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Genistein
|
mg
|
0
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