Abelmoschus esculentus, commonly known as okra, is an edible plant with seeds and a smooth texture that is suspected to have ...

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Scientists have identified a natural Ozempic hiding in nearly every grocery store across the US. Brazilian researchers discovered that okra, a fuzzy green pod often overlooked in supermarkets, may ...

Okra leaves can also be used as a natural skincare ingredient, thanks to their hydrating properties. When crushed into a paste, they can be applied topically to calm dry skin or minor irritations. ...

Okra can be traced back to the slave trade, with stories told of mothers braiding the seeds into their daughters’ hair, hoping wherever they landed, a crop could be planted that was familiar to them.

The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer. Previously, researchers proposed using these ...