秋葵是锦葵科草本植物,原产非洲。秋葵嫩果是营养价值很高的蔬菜,含有能增强体质的多糖类化合物。同时,还含有人们体内不可缺少的维生素A、B,铁、钙等物质。常吃秋葵有保护皮肤、肠胃和肝脏的作用,能帮助消化,又有治疗胃炎、胃溃疡等功效。秋葵花和植株也有较高的观赏价值。 Okra is a Malvaceae herb, native to Africa. Okra tender fruit is a high nutritional value of vegetables, can enhance the constitution of polysaccharides. At the same time, also contains essential vitamins A, B, iron, calcium and other substances in people’s body. Eat okra have to protect the skin, stomach and liver, can help digestion, but also the treatment of gastritis, gastric ulcer and other effects. Okra flowers and plants also have a higher ornamental value.