What are the effects and functions of okra flowers?

Okra, also known as okra, is a common food in daily life. It has high nutritional value and also has a good effect on body health. So what are the effects and functions of okra flowers? Most people don't quite understand this. In fact, okra flowers have seven functions and effects. The first function is that it can strengthen the body and replenish deficiency.

1. Nutritional components of okra flowers

1. After the dried okra flowers are soaked in boiling water, a large amount of viscous liquid will overflow. In addition to a large amount of pectin, there is also a rich substance called LM (Lepidimoide, a substance similar to natural hormones that can promote body vitality and sexual interest) by some scientists.

2. Dried okra flowers are rich in vitamin A, carotene, lutein, and many vitamins such as VC, VE, etc., especially vitamin A and carotene, which rank first among discovered plants, and lutein is close to the content of marigold.

3. Dried okra flowers are also rich in selenium, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium and other trace elements.

4. The rich pectin in dried okra flowers is mainly soluble dietary fiber.

2. The efficacy and function of okra flowers

1. Okra flowers can strengthen the kidneys and replenish deficiency, which is very helpful for adult men and women to improve vitality and sexual interest. It is suitable for adults to resist fatigue, replenish the kidneys and enhance sexual performance.

2. Okra dried flowers are rich in plant flavonoids, accounting for about 4.5%, which is about 28,000 times higher than the flavonoids contained in soybean leaves.

The rich plant flavonoids in dried okra flowers, combined with vitamins and trace elements, can promote the body's all-round self-regulation, thereby ensuring endocrine balance, anti-aging, anti-fatigue, increasing endurance, and promoting faster blood circulation.

3. The human body absorbs calcium at a rate of up to 50%, making it a very good calcium supplement.

4. Okra mucus can help gastrointestinal motility very well. The secreted mucin can protect the stomach wall, promote gastric juice secretion and increase appetite.

Soluble dietary fiber can also promote the excretion of organic matter in the body, reduce the accumulation of toxins in the body, and protect the liver. Combined with rich vitamin C, it not only has a health care effect on the skin, but also can make the skin whiten and tender, achieving the effect of slimming and beauty.

5. Okra pectin has health benefits for the human body, such as promoting gastrointestinal motility, preventing constipation, and lowering cholesterol levels. Okra is low in fat and sugar, and is suitable for preventing cardiovascular diseases, lowering the "three highs" (blood sugar, blood lipids, and blood pressure), increasing endurance, and promoting faster blood circulation.

6. At the same time, the rich vitamin A, carotene and lutein in dried okra flowers are beneficial to retinal health, prevent the formation of cataracts, and maintain vision. It is a good ingredient for teenagers and above to prevent myopia and improve vision (but note that because it is rich in plant flavonoids, it is not suitable for people under 15 years old).

7. The chlorogenic acid contained in okra has anti-aging effects. Combined with flavonoids, it can promote the body's rejuvenation. Chlorogenic acid also has anti-tumor and anti-cancer effects.