Okra vs Murraya koenigii

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus

Metabolic

Metabolic

Description

Tropical vegetable with mucilaginous pods used across Africa, South Asia and the Americas for blood sugar.

South Asian culinary herb with significant anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, and cholesterol-lowering properties.

Active Compounds

mucilage, pectin, quercetin, catechin, myricetin

carbazole alkaloids, mahanine, koenimbine, flavonoids, phenolic acids

Traditional Uses

West African vegetable medicine, South Asian diabetes food, Middle Eastern folk medicine

diabetes, hair loss, digestion, anemia, diarrhea

Modern Uses

antidiabetic, digestive soothing, cholesterol reduction, prebiotic

anti-diabetic, cholesterol lowering, hair growth, digestive stimulant

Adult Dosage

100-200g pods daily or 5-10g powder

Fresh leaves daily as food; 1-2g powder 2x/day

Contraindications

blood thinners, warfarin interaction, metformin interference

hypoglycemia medications, anticoagulants

Side Effects

GI upset in some individuals, drug interactions

hypoglycemia with high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E