| ID | 1,286 |
| Crop ID | Okra |
| Part | Root |
| Use Category | Medicinal |
| Notes | The roots are very rich in mucilage, having a strongly demulcent action. This mucilage can be used as a plasma replacement. An infusion of the roots is used in the treatment of syphilis. The juice of the roots is used externally in Nepal to treat cuts, wounds and boils. |
| Metadata ID | 8,424 |