The fibres in ladies finger help to stabilize blood sugar by regulating the rate at which sugar is. General information about abelmoschus esculentus abmes a. Okra has several uses which include nutritional, economic and industrial. Abelmoschus moschatus malvaceae is an aromatic and medicinal plant, distributed in many parts of asia, including south taiwan. In this paper, the physicochemical properties of abelmoschus esculentus seed oil is reported. The leaves are 1040 cm long and broad, palmately lobed with 37 lobes. Species plants feature hibiscuslike yellow flowers to 23 wide with purplish centers. Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological profile of. It has various other edible and medicinal uses as well as being the source of a good fibre. Okra is a multipurpose crop due to its various uses of the fresh. Pdf nutritional quality and health benefits of okra. The fiber content in seedpods and mucilage substance in abelmoschus moschatus ambrette helps reducing habit of constipation. The fresh and green tender fruits are used as vegetable.
Abelmoschus esculentus nilesh jain1, ruchi jain1, vaibhav jain1 and surendra jain1 1sagar institute of research and technology pharmacy, sirt campus, ayodhya bypass road, bhopal, madhya pradesh, india. Studies indicate that the mucilage ofabelmoschus esculentus may be used as a pharmaceutical adjuvant and as a suspending agent at 4%wv, depending on its suspending ability and the stability of the resulting suspension. International journal of agricultural sciences and veterinary medicine vol. Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant, antistress, and. It is probably the tuberous root from the subspecies abelmoschus moschatus tuberosus span. The hairs on the seed pods can be an irritant to some people and gloves should be worn when harvesting. Moench is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus abelmoschus family malvaceae.
Physicochemical properties of abelmoschus esculentus seed oil. The indian system of ayurvedic medicines has played an important role in our country in. It probably originated in southern asia, from where it was taken in ancient times to west africa, and postcolumbus, to america. Its easy to be cultivated and grows well in both tropical and temperate zones, that is, it is widely planted from africa to asia, south european to america. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region a decoction of the leaves and green fruits are used in a bath to ease childbirth 348. Abelmoschus manihot herb uses, benefits, cures, side. The leaves are up to 8 inches 20 cm long and broad, palmately lobed with 5 to 7 lobes. Department of medicinal chemistry and pharmacognosy, college of pharmacy, university of illinois at. Anticancer in vitro and antimicrobial effect of gold nanoparticles synthesized using abelmoschus esculentus l. A study on the effect of poultry and cattle manures on the growth and yield of okra abelmoschus esculentus l. Names of abelmoschus ficulneus in various languages of the world are also given. A new flavonol glycoside from the abelmoschus esculentus linn.
Abelmoschus esculentus okra is an important medicinal plant of tropical and subtropical india. Abelmoschus moschatus malvaceae, an aromatic plant. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Abelmoschus esculentus health effects and herbal facts. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in abelmoschus ficulneus. The exact origin of okra is unknown, but it is thought to have come from africa, where it has been grown as a. Health institute ephi and ethiopian food, medicine and healthcare administration and. Abelmoschus esculentus aauetd addis ababa university. Okra mucilage has medicinal applications when used as a plasma. Okra is a good source of minerals, vitamins and nutrients that are responsible for the health benefits, as it. Plant foods are rich in various bioactive functional compounds with a range of health benefits. Okra is a cultigen a plant that has been altered by humans through a process of selective breeding. Asian and african medicine use immature okra fruits abelmoschus esculentus as. Abstract medicinal plants are the natures gift to human being to have diseasefree healthy life.
Recently, studies on the evaluation of bioactive components are addressed to combine. How abelmoschus ficulneus is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. It is a compact tender perennial that typically grows in a bushy clump to 1. Henriettes herbal is one of the oldest and largest herbal medicine sites on the net. Abelmoschus esculentus is a perennial, often cultivated as an annual in temperate climates, and often grows up to 6. Related plants african alabama red annie oakley ii annie oakley. Abelmoschus esculentus as remedy to manage diabetes. How abelmoschus manihot is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Find authentic information for abelmoschus hibiscus esculentus okra bhindi ladies fingers including its health benefits, medicinal uses, dosage and side effects. Abelmoschus esculentus moench common names gumbo in english ocker in german okra in language. This crop is suitable for cultivation as a garden crop as well as on large commercial farms. Abelmoschus esculentus describiose primero por carlos linneo como hibiscus esculentus en 1753 species plantarum, vol, 2, p. Its medicinal usage has been reported in the traditional systems of medicine such as ayurveda, siddha and unani.
Review phytochemical, nutritional and pharmacological. The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of west african, ethiopian, and south asian origins. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by bees. The botanical name of this plant is abelmoschus ficulneus. Plant information taken from the plants for a future. Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological profile. M department of veterinary physiology and biochemistry, faculty of veterinary medicine, university of abuja, pmb 117, abuja, nigeria. Department of veterinary physiology and biochemistry, faculty of veterinary medicine, university of abuja, pmb 117, abuja, nigeria. Abelmoschus moschatus ambrette latakasturi benefits and uses. Nutritional quality and health benefits of okra abelmoschus esculentus. Home image gallery profile page large image view of abelmoschus. Abelmoschus bammia webb abelmoschus esculentus var. Pdf functional properties of okra abelmoschus esculentus. Its easy to be cultivated and grows well in both tropical and temperate zones, that is, it is widely planted from africa to asia, south.
It was formerly included within hibiscus, but is now classified as a distinct genus the genus comprises annual and perennial herbaceous plants, growing to 2 m tall. Abelmoschus moschatus, commonly called musk mallow, is native to tropical asia. Abelmoschus esculentus is particularly rich in calcium, ascorbic acid, and iodine which help control goiter 2. Abelmoschus esculentus okra this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Moyinjesu and ojeniyi 2000 studied the effect of animal manure and crop wastes on yield of okra abelmoschus esculentus and found that the amendment of wood ash, ground cocoa husk, rice bran, spent grain and saw dust with goat, pig and poultry manures enhanced okra yield. Its been online since 1995, and is run by henriette kress, a herbalist in helsinki, finland. Abelmoschus esculentus is a widely cultivated and consumed vegetable in tropical and subtropical countries.
Moench, is an economically important vegetable crop grown in tropical and subtropical parts of the world. Natural cure of water different kinds of water cure as substitute for herbal treatments if there are no medicinal herbs are available. Preliminary characterization of abelmoschus esculentus. Medicinal use of abelmoschus esculentus semantic scholar. Large image for abelmoschus esculentus okra usda plants. Nutritional properties of abelmoschus esculentus as remedy to manage diabetes mellitus. A large image of abelmoschus esculentus okra from the usda plants database. Abelmoschus hibiscus esculentus okra bhindi ladies. Distributed over africa, asia, europe, northern america, pacific and southern america. The exact origin of okra is unknown, but it is thought to have come from africa, where it has been grown as a crop for centuries. Apr 15, 2015 find authentic information for abelmoschus hibiscus esculentus okra bhindi ladies fingers including its health benefits, medicinal uses, dosage and side effects. Abelmoschus esculentus, suspending agents, sedimentation volume, rheology, degree of flocculation. Very terse details of medicinal uses of plants with a wide range of references and details of research. National bureau of plant genetic resources, pusa campus, new delhi 110 012, india.
Okra as a valuable vegetable of the world 105 ratar. Abelmoschus esculentus is a annual growing to 1 m 3ft 3in. Malvaceae, also known as hibiscus esculentus, is an important vegetable, widely distributed from africa to asia, southern europe, and america that is more commonly known as ladies finger, okra, or gumbo. It also lowers cholesterol and prevents atherosclerosis. List of various diseases cured by abelmoschus ficulneus. Pdf anticancer in vitro and antimicrobial effect of. List of medicinal plants with pictures local names and scientific names, photos of philippines indigenous medicinal plants and herbs. Okra is a nutritional source of power used throughout history for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Okra is good source of minerals, vitamins and nutrients that are responsible for the. Antiadhesive properties of abelmoschus esculentus okra immature fruit extract. Moench is an important vegetable crop cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world. Evaluation of disintegrating properties of abelmoschus.
Abelmoschus esculentus okra world of flowering plants. Moench as a valuable vegetable of the world sorapong benchasri. Review phytochemical, nutritional and pharmacological evidences article issn 2230480x jphyto 2016. Abstract okra abelmoschus esculentus is an economically important vegetable crop grown in tropical and subtropical parts of the world. In 2009, malaysian diabetes association reported that diabetes may affect 1. Abelmoschus is a genus of about fifteen species of flowering plants in the mallow family, malvaceae, native to tropical africa, asia and northern australia. Pdf nutritional quality and health benefits of okra abelmoschus. It was formerly included within hibiscus, but is now classified as a distinct genus. Abelmoschus moschatus ambrette is nutritious and healthy wild vegetable. Moench is one of the important vegetable having better dietary value with medicinal and industrial importance. A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. In the present study, we investigated the in vitro antioxidant capacity and in vivo protective effect of the aqueous and methanolic seed extracts of abelmoschus esculentus against scopolamineinduced cognitive impairment using passive.
Okra ladys finger, abelmoschus esculentus, is an economically important vegetable crop grown in tropical and subtropical parts of the world. In the modern era also they are widely used in the pharmaceutical industries as. Okra abelmoschus esculentus is an economically important vegetable crop grown in tropical and subtropical parts of the world. Fertilizers on the performance of okra abelmoschus esculentus. Abelmoschus esculentus, commonly called okra, is native to tropical africa and asia.
Nutritional quality and health benefits of okra abelmoschus. It is grown for harvest of its edible fruitseed pods which are perhaps best noted as the signature ingredient in gumbo. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses. Abelmoschus ficulneus herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Abelmoschus moschatus ambrette latakasturi benefits. Abelmoschus manihot herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. An illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties and folkloric uses and medicinal studies. Petals have betasitosterol, its glucoside, and the flavonoid myricetin. In northern madagascar, two populations of trees combining a.
It is available yearround, with a peak season during the summer months. Has 491 biological activities, 36 ethnobotanical uses. It isalso known as ladys finger, is flowering plant in the mallow family. Department of medicinal chemistry and pharmacognosy, college of pharmacy, university of illinois at chicago, 833 south wood street, chicago illinois 60612. Okra is a multipurpose crop due to its various uses of the fresh leaves, buds, flowers, pods, stems and seeds.
Names of abelmoschus manihot in various languages of the world are also given. Okra abelmoschus esculentus world vegetable center. Besides the nutritional benefit, the different parts of the plant are used extensively in traditional medicine antidiabetic, antipyretic, diuretic, antispasmodic, etc around the world. Abelmoschus esculentus as remedy to manage diabetes mellitus. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Introduction mucilage and gums have been known since ancient times for their medicinal uses. Okra, abelmoschus esculentus, ayurveda, sidda, unani. List of various diseases cured by abelmoschus manihot.
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