Application : Seeds causes destruction of cancerous cell growth in vitro. The pods are reported to exhibit anti-tumour activity. An ethanolic extract of pods was effective against Grampositive bacteria.
Description : Anti-tumour, Anti-bacterial
English Name : Gumbo, Lady Finger, Okra
Botanical Name : Abelmoschus esculentus
Active Ingredient : Quercetin, hyperin (hyperoside), hydrolysate of precipitated mucilage, proanthocyanidins, D-glucose, D-glucuronic and galacturonic acids, flavonol glycosides and anthocyanins.
Common Name : Vendai, Bhindi, Raamturai, Bhaandi, Bhindaka, Bhendaa.