Okra 秋葵 （ qiū kuí ）
Classification: Malvaceae family, Abelmoschus crispatus genus
Calories: 45kcal/100g
Nutritional Value: Nourish the kidney and essence、Protect the stomach and intestines、Improve anemia
Not Suitable for: Patients with deficiency cold in the stomach and intestines
Introduction: Okra has fruit that are capsules, measuring over 10 centimeters in length.The tip is slender and slightly curved, resembling goat horns or chili peppers.The fruit skin is thin and leathery, with a pointed tip. The color of the fruit ranges from light green to dark green, and there are also purple-red varieties.The shape of the fruit can be elongated or short, with 5 to multiple angles, and there are also round-shaped ones.The fruit contains a special sticky substance and has a distinctive aroma or flavor. When the fruit becomes fully ripe, it turns black, becomes woody, and splits longitudinally. There are thin membranes separating the locules, and each locule contains around 10 seeds.The seeds are spherical, slightly smaller than peas, and gray-brown in color.Okra contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, and abundant vitamins such as vitamin A and B-complex, as well as calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, selenium, and other trace elements.It has certain benefits for enhancing immune function in the human body.It is mainly used for soothing the throat, promoting urination, lactation, and regulating menstruation.It can also treat sore throat, difficult urination, prevent diabetes, and protect the gastric mucosa.