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.
Side-Effects & Allergies of Okra It is advisable for people taking metformin not to consume okra as it interferes with the drugâs action. Metformin helps to keep sugar levels in control and okra intake may nullify its effects. Moreover, okra is rich in oxalates which may bind with existing gall and kidney stones and cause them to deteriorate. Therefore okra should be consumed in optimum quantities.