Botanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
Plant Part Used: Fruits
Processing Method: Drying, grinding
Okra, also known as ladies' finger is a perennial flowering plant in the Malvaceae or mallow family. It originated in the South Asian and African region, but now it is widely produced in India, Egypt, and Nigeria. Packed with several minerals and flavonoids, it is added to many healthy recipes and medicines. The powerful antioxidants in okra combat oxidative stress, alleviate inflammation, and improve cognition.
