Okra as a food name, also known as okra; as a Chinese medicine name, also known as yellow marshmallow; yellow marshmallow and okra are two different plants. Below from the Chinese medicine point of view, to the yellow marshmallow to specify, there is no “yellow marshmallow tonic kidney fast” said, the Chinese medicine does not have the role of tonic kidney.
Marshmallow is the mallow family okra plant Marshmallow, with roots, flowers and seeds into the medicine. This product has the effect of clearing away heat and removing toxins, moisturizing dryness and sliding intestines. The seeds are used to treat constipation, edema, and lactation; the roots and leaves can be used externally to treat boils, fractures, and cuts. The adverse reactions, contraindications and medication matters of this product are not clear at present.
From the efficacy and action of this product, yellow marshmallow does not have a clear kidney tonic effect. If you have symptoms of kidney deficiency, you should go to the hospital for a clear diagnosis and use the drug under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to identify the symptoms, do not use the drug blindly on your own, so as not to cause adverse effects on the body.