Glycyrrhiza uralensis. Glycyrrhiza uralensis, also known as Chinese liquorice, is a flowering plant native to Asia. It is used as a sweetener and in traditional Chinese medicine.
*Okra is great for pregnant women, because it contain folic acid which is needed for the formation of the neural tube of the fetus. * Okra is a good laxative ans aids bowel movement. * Okra is great for the skin and hair. Cut some okra pods and boil in little water until the juice mucilage begins to come out.
Benefits of Okra And Its Side Effects Okra is rich in Vitamin A and flavonoid anti-oxidants like beta-carotene, xanthin and lutein that help to protect us from lung and oral cavity cancers. The folates present in okra help to reduce the occurrence of neural tube defects in newborn babies.