Okra known as Lady's finger use as Laxative, Controls Pneumonia, Bronchitis and more

 Okra is an annual, erect, stout- stemmed, bristly herb, growing up to 2 metres. The leaves are angular, long- stalked, and coarsely toothed. The single flower located in the axiles of the leaves is pale yellow in colour. The fruit is an elongated pod (capsule). It is slimy when cut for cooking. It is grown in tropical and subtropical countries.

MEDICINAL USE:

* Soothes and protects the alimentary tract.
* It acts as a softener of inflamed parts.
* Relieves flatulence and griping pains from the stomach

and bowels.
* Prevents or cures spasms.
* As a laxative.
* Controls pneumonia, bronchitis, urinary problems, heart diseases and tuberculosis of the lungs.


HOW TO USE:

* The leaves are recommended as hot poultice, also in decoction, in cases of pneumonia and bronchitis. For the same diseases, a tea of the flowers and the fruit is prepared by decoction which is taken with a little honey.
* The root in decoction is recommended for inflamed mucous membrane of the urethra and vagina, infectious venereal diseases and other genital problems.
* The seeds are used for heart diseases. They are roasted and prepared as a tea, four to five glasses are to be taken per day.
* The unripe fruit is used for pulmonary tuberculosis.

PARTS USED:

The whole plant.

DOSE:

Normal Dosage For:

Adults: 4 or 5 cups a day.
Aged 6 to 9 years: 2 cups a day
Aged 2 to 5 years: 1 cup a day
1 to 2 years: 1/2 cup a day
Below 1 year: 1/4 or less cup a day

A Useful Table for Quick Measurements:
1 tbsp = 5 grams (green herb)
1 dessertspoon = 2 grams (dry herb)
1 teaspoon = 25 drops
1 cup = 16 tbsp


1 litre = 7 or 8 cups