Volume : 12, Issue : 02, February – 2025
Title:
REVIEW ON PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS (OKRA)
Authors :
Sri Pravachana .Y *, Bindhu Latha .B , Naga Jyothi .D, Pallavi .M , Nirmala .V, G. Swaroopa Rani
Abstract :
Abelmoschus Esculentus commonly known as okra or lady’s fingers ,is a significant vegetable crop belonging to the Malvaceae family. This plant is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions and is valued not only for its cuilinary uses but also for its medicinal properties. It have nutritional importance .Okra is recognized for its high nutritional value , being rich in vitamins , minerals , and dietary fibres.The seeds of A . Esculentus are particularly noted for their polyphenolic compounds , which contribute to various health benefits. Recent studies have high lighted the plant’s potential in treating chronic conditions such as diabetes , hypertension , and gastrointestinal disorders . Okra is a nutritional source of power used throughout history for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Okra is good source of minerals, vitamins and nutrients that are responsible for the health benefits. It has various reported pharmacological properties like antidabetic, antioxidant, nootropic, eye, heart disease and neurological disorders etc. This effort is towards providing the evidence in support to encourage more scientific research to find out more pharmacological and nutritional potential of Abelmoschus esculentus that may be suggestive of new drug discovery. The fruit and seeds are well tolerated in humans and other animals. In conclusion, A. esculentus may be one of the best sources of pharmacologically active lead compounds.
Key words: Okra, Malvaceae ,diabetes , hypertension
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Sri Pravachana .Y et al., Review On Phytochemistry And Pharmacological Properties Of Abelmoschus Esculentus (OKRA).,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12 (02).
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