Eating okra does not have the effect of tonifying the kidneys and nourishing the kidneys, there is no special benefit for the kidneys, patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to take medication to achieve the purpose of tonifying the kidneys.
Okra is both a food name and a Chinese medicine name; Chinese medicine is also known as yellow marshmallow, Chinese medicine point of view, eating okra on the kidney does not have a clear benefit.
Okra is a traditional Chinese medicine, derived from the roots, leaves, flowers or seeds of the mallow okra plant Marshmallow. It has the effect of clearing heat and removing toxins, moisturizing dryness and sliding intestines.
The seeds of the drug are used for constipation, edema, lactation, and dysuria (unsmooth urination); the roots and leaves are used externally for boils, fractures, and cuts. Flowers infused with vegetable oil are used externally to treat burns. The adverse reactions, contraindications and medication notes of this product are not clear at present.
“How to eat okra is good for the kidney” in Chinese medicine, refers to the benefits of tonifying the kidneys and nourishing the kidneys; from the efficacy and role of this product, eating marshmallow usually does not have the benefits of tonifying the kidneys and nourishing the kidneys. If there is a therapeutic need in this regard, it can be used under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner.
Chinese medicines or proprietary Chinese medicines need to be used under the guidance of a Chinese doctor for evidence-based treatment, and individuals should not use them blindly to avoid adverse consequences.