1, okra also contains special components with medicinal properties, can strengthen the kidneys to supplement the deficiency, men's organic diseases have auxiliary therapeutic effects, enjoy the "plant Viagra" reputation. Okra contains iron, calcium and sugar and other nutrients, have the effect of preventing anemia.

2, it contains vitamin A and beta-carotene, etc., beneficial to retinal health, maintenance of vision. Rich in zinc and selenium and other trace elements, can enhance the body's anti-cancer, anti-cancer. Rich in vitamin C and soluble fiber, not only has a health effect on the skin, and can make the skin whitening, delicate.

3, okra is also rich in calcium. And it is low in oxalic acid, so the absorption of calcium utilization rate is higher than milk to get better, for vegetarians and developing children, is a good source of calcium.

4, okra young fruit contains a viscous liquid and arabinogalactan, galactogalactan, rhamnogalactan, proteins, etc., often eaten to help digestion, enhance physical strength, protect the liver, stomach and intestines.

5, okra mucin in the role of inhibiting sugar absorption, so the early years and as a prescription for the treatment of diabetes.

Okraut (scientific name: Abelmoschus esculentus) mallow family okra attributes, also known as yellow okra, coffee okra, common name croton, gurgling eggplant. China's Jiangxi Province, Pingxiang and the southern part of the country are planted, because of its look like chili peppers, also known as "foreign peppers", with a knife will be split longitudinally, I'm afraid to be able to bluff a lot of diners away from the kitchen. Sex like warm, originating in Africa today near Ethiopia and tropical Asia.

Currently in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia and other tropical regions widely cultivated. Its edible part is the fruit pods, and is divided into green and red two kinds, characterized by crisp and juicy, smooth and not greasy, unique flavor. In recent years, it has become a popular and best-selling vegetable in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and western countries.

Reference from Baidu Encyclopedia, "Coffee Wasabi"