In Turkey, okra is grown frequently in the Aegean Region, Mediterranean Region and Black Sea Region. Apart from the north-facing slopes of the Northern Anatolian Mountains, okra is also produced in the basins in the southern parts of these mountains, which are at low altitudes. Okra is a plant from the mallow family.
While this plant can be made into food, its small seeds, which can be in dark red or brown tones and appear after okra matures, can also be used in various ways and for various reasons. For example, okra seeds separated from the fruit can be dried and swallowed as they are, or different forms such as tea and powder can be obtained from these seeds.
How to use okra seeds?
Okra seed is a food source with an extremely wide range of uses in the kitchen. It can be found in many foods in different forms. It can be used as powder or oil. It can also be made into tea. If it is to be used as a spice, it can be added to foods in powder form. It can also be used by swallowing, but consuming it without a doctor’s approval may be harmful.
Okra seeds can be turned into oil by pressing the seeds and used in salads or meals. A few okra seeds are thrown into boiling water and the water is filtered after the brewing process is completed. Thus, okra seeds can also be drunk as tea. Okra seeds can also be dried and turned into flour. The resulting okra seed flour is suitable for use in making bread and similar pastry products.
What is okra seed used for?
Although okra seeds, which have been proven to be beneficial to human health in many areas, are known for their benefits, they may also cause harm in cases such as excessive or incorrect consumption. Especially people with allergic sensitivities, people with chronic diseases or those who need to use medication regularly should use it with caution and in consultation with a doctor. Otherwise there may be side effects.
For example, although it is recommended for diabetic patients, it may have a negative interaction with the medications that these patients should use. Apart from this, some of the different negative effects that okra seeds may cause are:
- It may have adverse effects on people undergoing infertility treatment.
- It may have adverse effects on people with irritable intestines or irritable bowel syndrome.
- Allergic effects such as itching, hives, nasal congestion, and tingling in and around the mouth may occur.
- It may trigger joint pain.
- It can put health at risk by excessively diluting the blood.
What are okra seeds good for?
The benefits of okra seed, which contains zinc, copper, thiamine, phosphorus and dietary fiber along with vitamins A, K and E, are as follows:
- Thanks to its protein richness, it is a healthy food option, especially for people who do not consume meat and prefer not to consume animal foods.
- It prevents risks such as stroke and heart attack due to its magnesium content.
- It supports the digestive system because it contains fiber. It also helps you lose weight because it keeps you full.
- It balances blood sugar.
- It is used for kidney damage.
- It strengthens bones.
How to use okra seeds for weight loss?
Okra seed is a food that has the ability to make you feel full for a long time, thanks to the high amount of fiber it contains. It is known that this feature helps you lose weight. Using it in the amounts and forms prescribed and deemed appropriate by the doctor, with approval from a specialist dietitian, can help you lose weight.
How to use okra seeds for knee pain?
Okra seeds, which are known to be beneficial in various forms in different situations, can also be used for knee pain. Okra seed, known for its benefits to bones and its bone-strengthening effect, is used in the preparation of cures accepted among alternative medicine methods.
How to use okra seeds for knees?
After obtaining the approval of a specialist doctor, it is possible to benefit from the magnesium and calcium minerals contained in okra seeds to relieve joint pain and strengthen bones. Okra seeds, which can be used as an additional supplement to this treatment while the main treatment continues, are generally used by swallowing for knee pain.