Abelmoschus esculentus Bhindi Okra | Dava Bazaar in India

Plant Profile

Botany

Binomial nomenclature

Abelmoschus esculentus

Scientific Name and Description

Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench

Herb Family

Malvaceae

Plant type

Herb

Plant Synonyms

Abelmoschus bammia Webb
Abelmoschus longifolius Kostel.
Abelmoschus officinalis Endl.
Abelmoschus praecox Sickenb.
Abelmoschus tuberculatus Pal & Har B.Singh
Abelmoschus tuberculatus var. deltoidefolius T.K.Paul & M.P.Nayar
Hibiscus aculeatus Roxb.
Hibiscus bammia Tozzetti
Hibiscus esculentus L.
Hibiscus esculentus var. praecox (Forssk.) A.Chev.
Hibiscus esculentus var. textilis A.Chev.
Hibiscus ficifolius Mill.
Hibiscus hispidissimus A.Chev.
Hibiscus longifolius Willd.
Hibiscus praecox Forssk.
Hibiscus esculentus L.

Plant Names - Common - Regional - Vernacular

English	Lady's fingers, Okra, gobbo, gombo, gumbo, ladys-finger, okra
Hindi	Bhindi, bendi, bhendi, bhindi, bhindi-tori, ram-turi, ram-turi or ram-turai, ramturai
Marathi	Bhendi, benda, bhajichi-bhendi, bhenda, bhendi, bhendo, ram-turai
Tamil	Vendakai, akacakattiri, akayakkattiri, kalaniventai, mautteyacceti, mautteyam, nattuventai, pentaikkay, tinticam, uparamayacceti, uparamayam, valukkuventi, vantai, venaikkay, vendai, vendaik-kai, vendaik-kay, vendaikkai, vendi, ventai, ventaicceti, ventaikkay, venti, ventikkay, ventukkay
Telugu:	Bendakai, benda, bendakaya, benda_kaya, penda, venda, vendakaya
Bengali	Bhindi
Kannada	bendakainaru, bende, bende kaayi, bende kaayi gida, bende kayi, bende naaru, bende-kayi, bhendekayi
Malayalam	vanta, venda, venta, ventak-kaya
Sanskrit	asrapatraka, bhenda, bhinda, bhindatika, chatupunda, chatushpada, darivka, darvika, gandhamula, karaparna, karaparnaphala, kasturilatika, kshatrasambhava, pichhila, pitali, sushaka, tindisa, tindisha, vrittabija
Urdu	bhandi, bhendi
Common Names	okra, bhindi , Abelmoschus esculentus, lady's fingers, Latin binomial names for okra are Abelmoschus esculentus and Hibiscus esculentus (Kumar et al. 2010), and it is commonly known as bhindi in India, krajiab kheaw in Thailand, okra plant, ochro, okoro, quimgombo, quingumbo, gombo, kopi arab, kacang bendi and bhindi in South East Asia. However, in Middle East it is known as bamia, bamya or bamieh and gumbo in Southern USA, and lady’s finger in England (Ndunguru & Rajabu 2004). On the other hand, in Portuguese and Angola, okra is known as quiabo, and as quimbombo in Cuba, gombo commun, gombo, gumbo in France, mbamia and mbinda in Sweden, and in Japan as okura (Chauhan 1972, Lamont 1999). Lastly, it is also found in Taiwan, where it is called qiu kui (Siemonsma & Kouame 2000).

Plants Medicinal Value

Medicinal Systems

Ayurved

Unani

Siddha

Folk

Pharmacological profile

Phytochemicals

Niacin - Nicotinic acid

Galactose

Natural Vitamin E

Herb usable parts

Roots

Leaves

Fruits

Seeds

Pod

Ethanomedical Uses

Ethnopharmacology use

Antispasmodic; Demulcent; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emollient; Stimulant; Vulnerary.

The roots are very rich in mucilage, having a strongly demulcent action. This mucilage can be used as a plasma replacement. An infusion of the roots is used in the treatment of syphilis. The juice of the roots is used externally in Nepal to treat cuts, wounds and boils.
The leaves furnish an emollient poultice. A decoction of the immature capsules is demulcent, diuretic and emollient. It is used in the treatment of catarrhal infections, dysuria and gonorrhoea.
The seeds are antispasmodic, cordial and stimulant.
An infusion of the roasted seeds has sudorific properties

Sylvia Zook, a qualified nutritional specialist, states that okra can favour one's body due to its properties:

Okra contains special fiber which takes sugar levels in blood under control, providing sugar quantity, acceptable for the bowels.
Mucilage, found in okra, is responsible for washing away toxic substances and bad cholesterol, which loads the liver
Purgative properties okra possesses are beneficial for bowel purification. Due to okra fiber content, sufficient water levels in faces are ensured. Consequently, no discomfort and constipation bothers the patient. Wheat bran, applied for this purpose, can impose certain irritation on the bowels, while okra makes it smooth and all convenient and safe for the user. Mucilage provides soft effect on the bowels. Stimulating bile
movement, okra washes excess cholesterol and harmful substances from the body. This benefits the organism in general, as the toxins and bad
cholesterol can induce various health conditions. Okra poses no threat to the organism, causes no addiction; it is completely safe and Reliable.
Moreover, it contains a bunch of useful nutrients and is cheaper than chemical alternatives.
Fiber okra contains is a valuable nutrient for intestine microorganisms. This ensures proper intestine functionality.
Okra ensures recovery from psychological and mental conditions, like, depression and general weakness.
Okra is an effective remedy for ulcers and joint healthiness. It is used counteract the acids,
Due to its alkaline origin. It also guards the mucous membranes of the digestive system, by covering them with additional layer.
Okra is additionally applied for pulmonary inflammations, bowel irritations, and sore throat.

Source: Int. Res J Pharm. App Sci., 2013; 3(4):129-132 ISSN: 2277-4149

Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench Forb/herb Fruit, seed Cough; difficulty in breathing like Asthma General Dansi et al. 2008