Anti Cancer

The high antioxidants in okra helps protect the immune system against harmful free radicals and prevent mutation of cells. Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus Moench, Hibiscus esculentis Linn), known in many English speaking countries as lady s fingers or gumbo, is a flowering plant in the mallow family. Okra is an annual herb that is widely cultivated for its edible green seed pods in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates. Okra is a hardy plant that can grow even with less water and in hot conditions.