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TOTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF OKRA (BHINDI)

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Okra or lady finger is a vegetable which is elongated, slender and green in colour. It belongs to mallow family. Okra has various medicinal uses.

The health benefits and medicinal uses of lady finger are as follows

√ It is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Vitamin D. It is also a store house of amino acids, proteins, folic acid and flavonoids .

√ It helps to stabilize blood sugar by reducing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from intestinal tract. It can be added in ayurveda diabetes diet.
 
√ The mucilage of ladies finger helps to bind cholesterol and reduce its level in blood. It also helps to reduce toxin level in liver.

√ Okra reduces incidences of constipation by its bulk increasing qualities. It is the best ayurvedic remedy for constipation

√ Okra increases intestinal flora or friendly bacteria. Intestinal flora aids in synthesis of Vitamin B Complex.

√ Okra has a very good medicinal property of healing ulcers. It neutralizes acid and forms a protective coat in digestive tract.

√ The high beta carotene component in Okra or ladies finger lowers the risks of cataract.

√ The insoluble fibers keep the intestines healthy and reduce the risk of colon cancer. It also protects the heart.

√ This vegetable is considered as a remedy for spermatorrhea  in men and leucorrhoea in women. It boosts sexual functions and acts as an herbal remedy for erectile dysfunction.
    
√ The superior fiber found in okra helps to stabilize the blood sugar by curbing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestinal tract.

√ Okra's mucilage binds cholesterol and bile acid carrying toxins dumped into it by the filtering liver.

√ Okra helps lubricate the large intestines due to its bulk laxative qualities. The okra fiber absorbs water and ensures bulk in stools. This helps prevent and improve constipation. Unlike harsh wheat bran, which can irritate or injure the intestinal tract, okra's mucilage soothes, and okra facilitates elimination more comfortably by its slippery characteristic. Okra binds excess cholesterol and toxins (in bile acids). These, if not evacuated, will cause numerous health problems. Okra also assures easy passage out of waste from the body. Okra is completely non-toxic, non-habit forming, has no adverse side effects, is full of nutrients, and is economically within reach of most individuals unlike over-the-counter drugs.

√ Okra fiber is excellent for feeding the good bacteria (probiotics). This contributes to the health of the intestinal tract.

√ Okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from depression.

√ Okra is used for healing ulcers and to keep joints limber. It helps to neutralize acids, being very alkaline, and provides a temporary protective coating for the digestive tract.

√ Okra treats lung inflammation, sore throat, and irritable bowel syndrome.

√ Okra has been used successfully in experimental blood plasma replacements.

√ Okra is good for summer heat treatment.

√ Okra is good for constipation.

√ Okra is good in normalizing the blood sugar and cholesterol level.

√ Okra is good for asthma. Okra's vitamin C is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which curtail the development of asthma symptoms.

√ Okra is good for atherosclerosis.

√ Okra is believed to protect some forms of cancer expansion, especially colorectal cancer.

√ Eating okra helps to support the structure of capillaries.

√ Some information shows that eating okra lowers the risk of cataracts.

√ Okra is good for preventing diabetes.

√ Okra protects you from pimples and maintains smooth and beautiful skin.

√ There are other medicinal uses of okra, like its protection against trans fats.
Okra or lady finger is a vegetable which is elongated, slender and green in colour. It belongs to mallow family. Okra has various medicinal uses.

The health benefits and medicinal uses of lady finger are as follows :-
√ It is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Vitamin D. It is also a store house of amino acids, proteins, folic acid and flavonoids .

√ It helps to stabilize blood sugar by reducing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from intestinal tract. It can be added in ayurveda diabetes diet.

√ The mucilage of ladies finger helps to bind cholesterol and reduce its level in blood. It also helps to reduce toxin level in liver.

√ Okra reduces incidences of constipation by its bulk increasing qualities. It is the best ayurvedic remedy for constipation

√ Okra increases intestinal flora or friendly bacteria. Intestinal flora aids in synthesis of Vitamin B Complex.

√ Okra has a very good medicinal property of healing ulcers. It neutralizes acid and forms a protective coat in digestive tract.

√ The high beta carotene component in Okra or ladies finger lowers the risks of cataract.

√ The insoluble fibers keep the intestines healthy and reduce the risk of colon cancer. It also protects the heart.

√ This vegetable is considered as a remedy for spermatorrhea in men and leucorrhoea in women. It boosts sexual functions and acts as an herbal remedy for erectile dysfunction.

√ The superior fiber found in okra helps to stabilize the blood sugar by curbing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestinal tract.

√ Okra's mucilage binds cholesterol and bile acid carrying toxins dumped into it by the filtering liver.

√ Okra helps lubricate the large intestines due to its bulk laxative qualities. The okra fiber absorbs water and ensures bulk in stools. This helps prevent and improve constipation. Unlike harsh wheat bran, which can irritate or injure the intestinal tract, okra's mucilage soothes, and okra facilitates elimination more comfortably by its slippery characteristic. Okra binds excess cholesterol and toxins (in bile acids). These, if not evacuated, will cause numerous health problems. Okra also assures easy passage out of waste from the body. Okra is completely non-toxic, non-habit forming, has no adverse side effects, is full of nutrients, and is economically within reach of most individuals unlike over-the-counter drugs.

√ Okra fiber is excellent for feeding the good bacteria (probiotics). This contributes to the health of the intestinal tract.

√ Okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from depression.

√ Okra is used for healing ulcers and to keep joints limber. It helps to neutralize acids, being very alkaline, and provides a temporary protective coating for the digestive tract.

√ Okra treats lung inflammation, sore throat, and irritable bowel syndrome.

√ Okra has been used successfully in experimental blood plasma replacements.

√ Okra is good for summer heat treatment.

√ Okra is good for constipation.

√ Okra is good in normalizing the blood sugar and cholesterol level.

√ Okra is good for asthma. Okra's vitamin C is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which curtail the development of asthma symptoms.

√ Okra is good for atherosclerosis.

√ Okra is believed to protect some forms of cancer expansion, especially colorectal cancer.

√ Eating okra helps to support the structure of capillaries.

√ Some information shows that eating okra lowers the risk of cataracts.

√ Okra is good for preventing diabetes.

√ Okra protects you from pimples and maintains smooth and beautiful skin.

√ There are other medicinal uses of okra, like its protection against trans fats.

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