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    8 Health Benefits of okra, a high quality vegetable

    Benefits of okra, a high-quality vegetable Okra or Okro popularly known as lady’s finger has its name from the shape of a women’s finger. The scientific name is Okrais Abelmoschus esculentus Moench but is adorned as bhindi, bhindi, dherosh, bamia, ochro or gumbo in different parts of the world. The tasty vegetable raw or cooked belongs to the family Mallow. Okra is adapted to tropical, sub-tropical including temperate climates. Okra grows is a year round crop.  The benefits of okra…

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