Ayurveda Initiative For Global Health

Okra or okro ; Abelmoschus esculentus (Lotsham: Vendi) is known in many English-speaking countries as ladies' fingers or ochro.  It is a flowering plant in the mallow family.  It has edible green seed pods. It is cultivated in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions around the world.  It is used in the cuisines of many countries. Okra is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants which helps in reducing the risk of serious health conditions like cancer, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease.  It contains vitamin K, folate, and iron. These are considered some of the natural nutrients that may help manage anaemia. It may also facilitate the production of haemoglobin, red blood cells and blood clotting. All these actions may protect against anaemia. Okra is also a good source of Magnesium.