Brief
Description:
Okra
is an annual, erect, stout-stemmed, bristly herb, growing up to 2 meters. The
leaves are angular, long- stalked and coarsely toothed. The single flower
located in the axiles of the leaves is pale yellow in color. The fruit is an
elongated pod (capsule). It is limy when cut for cooking. It is grown in
tropical and subtropical countries like Nepal,
India, Bangladesh, etc
Medicinal
Use:
·
Soothes and protects the alimentary tract.
·
It
acts as a softener of inflamed parts.
·
Relieves
flatulence and griping pains from the stomach and bowels.
·
Prevents
or cures spasms.
·
Used
as a laxative.
·
Used
in the case of pneumonia, bronchitis, urinary problems, heart diseases and
tuberculosis of the lungs.
How to
Use:
·
The
leaves are recommended as hot poultice, also in decoction, in case of pneumonia
and bronchitis. For the same disease, a tea of the flower and fruit is prepared
by decoction which is taken with a little honey.
·
The
root in decoction is recommended for inflamed mucous membrane of the urethra
and vagina, infectious venereal disease and genital problems.
·
The
seeds are used for heart diseases. They are roasted and prepared as a tea, four
to five glasses are to be taken daily.
·
The
unripe fruit is used for pulmonary tuberculosis.
Parts
used:
·
The
whole Body.
Dose:
·
Normal (Refer to the instructions page)
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