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Abelmoschus esculentus, Okra

Bhandi, Bhindaka (Ayurveda)
Bhindi, Bamiya (Unani)

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Moninckx, Moninckx atlas, vol. 2: 1682-1709

Botanical name:
Abelmoschus esculentus (syn. Hibiscus esculentus)

Parts used:
Immature pods; Seed

Temperature & Taste:
Cool, moist. Sweet

Uses:
1. Clears Heat, Nourishes Yin:
-Emollient, demulcent (like Marshmallow)
-heat and dryness of the Throat, Lungs, Stomach, Kidneys or Bowels
-Cough, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis
-griping, colic, stomach or bowel pain
-benefits bones and joints; root-juice has been given in Fractures 
-Immuno-stimulant and anti-cancer properties have been demonstrated

2. Clears Heat and Damp, Promotes Urine:
-Dysuria, painful urination, Gonorrhea
-Diarrhea

3. Benefits Eyesight:
-traditionally said to benefit Eyesight (Ayurveda)

4. Promotes Milk:
-enhances milk flow

5. Settles Wind:
-seeds have been used as an Antispasmodic

6. Externally:
-leaf or seed are used externally as an emollient (like Marshmallow)


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DOSE:
Seed: 2–4 grams in powder

Main Combinations:


Cautions:
It has been listed as Abortifacient (Duke) so should be avoided in pregnancy.

Main Preparations used:

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