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Okra
Family:
Malvaceae |
Latin Name:
Abelmoschus esculentus |
Description
Annual or perennial, with broad lobed leaves. The flowers are white to yellow with a red or purple spot at the base. The fruit is a capsule containing numerous seeds. Height: Up to 2 meters
Common Uses
Okra oil is high in the unsaturated fats oleic acid and linoleic acid. Okra fruit is high in vitamins A and C, as well as calcium, iron, and protein. Okra's root has a strongly demulcent action, and be used (as an infusion) to treat syphilis.
History
Okra has become a popular food in the Mediterranean, India, the Southern half of the U.S., South America, and the Caribbean. It is believed that the plant originated in Arabia.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Kolester®, Metal X™ (formerly Metaline™), Multiple Vitamin, Okra Vites™
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