Okra (scientific name: Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench), also known as coffee sunflower, is an annual herbaceous plant of the Malvaceae family.
Okra is native to India and has been introduced for cultivation in Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hunan, Hubei, Yunnan and Guangdong provinces in my country. Due to its short growth cycle and tolerance to dryness and heat, it has been widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. The cultivation area in Hunan and Hubei provinces in my country is also very large, and the flowering period is from May to September.
The Function of Okra Extract
1. Lowering blood lipids and blood sugar
Okra extract contains a large amount of flavonoids, which can help lower blood lipids and blood sugar. Therefore, it has a good auxiliary therapeutic effect for people with chronic diseases such as hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia.
2. Protect the liver
Okra extract also contains a certain amount of flavonoids and vitamin E and other ingredients, which can help remove free radicals in the human body, protect liver cells, and reduce the burden on the liver.
3. Enhance immunity
The polysaccharide components in okra extract can promote the generation of human immune cells and enhance immune function, thereby enhancing the body's resistance and preventing and treating infections, tumors and other diseases.
4. Prevent and treat constipation
Okra extract also contains rich plant fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and enhance intestinal peristalsis, thereby preventing and treating constipation.
5. Beauty and skin care
Okra extract can also protect skin cells from ultraviolet damage, reduce wrinkles and pigmentation, and keep the skin beautiful and healthy. The presence of vitamin C can promote the synthesis of collagen, improve skin elasticity and firmness, and make the skin look younger and healthier.
6. Antioxidant effect
Okra polyphenols in okra extract can effectively neutralize free radicals, reduce cell oxidation, protect cells from damage, and slow down the aging process.
7. Promote digestion
Okra extract is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, help digestion and defecation, and improve constipation problems.
