2. Dried okra flowers are rich in vitamin A, carotenoids, lutein and a variety of vitamins, such as VC, VE, etc., of which vitamin A and carotenoids are the most abundant, with lutein content close to marigold.
Three, okra flowers are also rich in selenium, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium and other trace elements.
Fourth, okra flowers are rich in pectin, its soluble dietary fiber content is high.
Second, the efficacy of okra flowers and efficacy research
One, okra flowers have a strong effect on the kidney, the adult men and women to improve the vitality and sexual interest of the great benefit, suitable for adults to fight fatigue, tonic kidney, help sex.
Two, okra flower phytoalexin content of about 4.5, about 28,000 times the flavonoid content contained in soybean leaves.
The okra flower is rich in phytoflavone glycosides, and with vitamin B1 and trace elements class of nutrients, can fully promote the body's own regulation, so as to achieve endocrine balance, anti-aging, anti-fatigue, enhance endurance, accelerate blood circulation and other effects.
Three, the human body calcium in the okra flowers in the absorption rate of up to 50%, is a very good calcium food.
Four, okra flower mucus can be very good to help gastrointestinal peristalsis, the secretion of mucin has to protect the gastric mucosa, promote gastric secretion, enhance the role of appetite.
Soluble dietary fiber can also promote the discharge of organic substances in the body, reduce the accumulation of toxins in the body, protect the liver, and with the rich combination of vitamin C, not only on the skin has a health role, but also make the skin white and tender, to achieve the effect of slimming the body and skin.
5. okra flower pectin on the human body has to promote gastrointestinal motility, prevent constipation, reduce cholesterol levels and other health functions, okra flower low-fat, low-sugar, suitable for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, reduce the "three highs" (blood glucose, blood lipids, blood pressure), to enhance endurance, accelerate blood circulation and other effects.
6. At the same time, okra flowers have always been rich in vitamin A and carotene, lutein is good for retinal health, can prevent the occurrence of cataracts, and can maintain eyesight, the prevention of nearsightedness above the adolescent population to improve eyesight has the benefit of (but pay attention to because it is rich in phytoflavone glycosides, should not be taken under 15 years of age).
7. Chlorogenic acid contained in okra flowers has an anti-aging effect, promote the body to rejuvenate, at the same time, chlorogenic acid also has an anti-tumor and anti-cancer effects.