Qiu Kui秋葵
Abelmoschus EsculentusOkra (Ochra)
Autres nomsHibiscus Esculentis · Lady Finger · Gumbo · Gombo
- Catégorie
- Plantes qui dynamisent le Sang
- Nature
- froid
- Saveur
- doux
- Tropisme
- Foie
- Posologie
- 5–10 g
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Actions & indications
- Helps to stimulate sexual vigor
- Infertility
- Reduces excessive menstrual bleeding
- Menorrhagia
- Treats diabetes
- Xiao Ke, diabetes
- Moistens the Large Intestine
- Constipation
Notes
- Okra is regarded as having strengthening, aphrodisiac properties.
- It is considered especially beneficial for women approaching menopause.
- Okra helps prevent diabetes.
- It is reputed to help with asthma, arteriosclerosis, cancer, capillary fragility, cataracts, elevated cholesterol, depression, fatigue and multiple sclerosis.
- As a rule, herbs that counter diabetes tend to enhance fertility, since diabetes itself works against fertility.
- It is also useful for leukorrhea and painful urination.
- Okra's high-quality fiber helps stabilize blood sugar by slowing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestines.
- Its mucilage binds cholesterol and the toxin-laden bile acids released into the gut by the liver's filtering process.
- As a bulk laxative, okra lubricates the Large Intestine: its fiber absorbs water and adds bulk to the stool, which prevents and relieves constipation. Unlike coarse wheat bran, which can irritate or injure the gut lining, okra's mucilage is soothing, and its slippery quality makes elimination more comfortable.
- By binding excess cholesterol and bile-acid toxins that would otherwise cause health problems if retained, and by easing waste elimination, okra offers a nutrient-rich remedy that is non-toxic, non-habit-forming, free of adverse side effects and inexpensive compared with over-the-counter drugs.
- Okra fiber also feeds beneficial gut bacteria (probiotics), supporting intestinal health.
- It is an excellent vegetable for those who feel weak, exhausted or depressed.
- Okra aids ulcer healing and keeps the joints supple; being strongly alkaline, it neutralizes acids and forms a temporary protective coating over the digestive tract.
- It treats Lung inflammation, sore throat and irritable bowel syndrome.
- It has also been used successfully as an experimental blood-plasma substitute.
- Okra is helpful in treating Summerheat.
- It benefits asthma as well, since its vitamin C content acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that limits the development of asthma symptoms.
- It also benefits atherosclerosis.
- Okra is thought to help limit the spread of certain cancers, particularly colorectal cancer.
- Eating okra supports capillary structure.
- Some evidence suggests okra consumption lowers cataract risk.
- It helps prevent pimples and keeps skin smooth and attractive — both Cleopatra and Yang Guifei were said to be fond of eating okra.
- A root-and-leaf decoction is drunk as tea or used as a wash.
- A decoction of the young fruit is used for catarrh and urinary complaints.
- Syrup made from the mucilaginous fruit treats sore throat.
- A root infusion is used for syphilis.
- A poultice of root and leaf is applied to heal wounds.
- The young pods are used for fevers, difficult urination and diarrhea.
- A root decoction addresses headaches, varicose veins, arthritis and fevers.
- Leaf decoctions are used for abdominal pain.
- Mucilage made from root and leaf is used for gonorrhea.
- The fruit serves as a demulcent for gonorrhea and painful urination.
- A seed paste mixed with milk is applied to itchy skin lesions.
- In Turkey, the leaves are made into a medicine to reduce inflammation.
- In India, a young-fruit decoction is used for catarrh and urinary troubles, as well as for fevers and genitourinary irritation such as painful urination, gonorrhea, leucorrhoea, and cases with scalding pain and difficulty urinating.
- The bland mucilage, usually prepared as a soup, is used for dysentery.
- The tender pods are eaten to treat spermatorrhea.
- A fruit decoction serves as a soothing demulcent for throat irritation with coughing.
- An infusion of toasted seeds is used to induce sweating.
- In Hindu tradition, the aromatic seeds are regarded as cooling, tonic and carminative.
- In Annam, the seeds are considered an antispasmodic.
- In the Antilles and Guiana, the seeds are used as a stimulant, cordial and antispasmodic.