The vegetable okra is used in many traditionally Caribbean dishes and has incredible health benefits. It is often found in certain parts of the Middle East, South America and Africa. In certain cultures it is known as lady's fingers and comes from large-leafed perennial plants. From a traditionally generational standpoint, the vegetable has been used for medicinal purposes for quite some time. In the Congo, it was even used in the safe delivery of babies. Here are some key ways that okra oil can be used.

Sore Throat

Historically, boiled okra used to be prescribed for someone who was suffering from a sore, irritated throat. When you notice a tickle in the back of your throat, it's best to get ahead of it before it turns into full-blown sickness. Taking over-the-counter cough syrup and throat lozenges sometimes doesn't do the trick, it's expensive and many of those products have ingredients in them that are less than ideal. Instead, you can use a couple of drops of okra oil in warm water as a salt gargle. Do this up to three times a day and you'll find your throat returning back to normal in no time.

Digestive Aid

Whether you eat too much around the holidays or family barbecues get the best of you, while eating is fun, it doesn't always have a fun effect. Digestive issues plague most of us because of the ubiquitous nature of food and the proximity we have to food that is unhealthy for us. This can cause much discomfort in our gut and lead to other more serious health problems. Ensuring we have a gut that is healthy and digests food properly is so imperative. If you are suffering from indigestion, cramping or general tummy troubles, try rubbing a bit of okra oil on your lower abdomen. It will help activate your digestive juices and quell your symptoms.

Skin Healer

The nutrients within okra oil are known to help promote quick healing. This is essential if you are suffering from acne, scars, or eczema. The presence of antioxidants makes this a great addition to your skin care routine. The constant battle that skin has to go through with the environment, unbeknownst to us, can be quite taxing on the skin. Okra oil helps to tackle those free radicals that can do serious damage to our skin and complexion by ruining skin cells.

Immune System

The immune system is central in guarding our bodies and health from so many potential threats out there. Whether it's viruses, bacteria, or a whole host of other things, we can sometimes forget that our health is determined by how our immune system functions. To ensure that your health is properly guarded, it's important to take excellent care of your immune system. Antioxidants help that, as do vitamins and nutrients, such as vitamin C. The presence of these helps increase your white blood cell count which combats foreign materials and pathogens from impacting your body or system at all.

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