Slippery Cabbage is a flowering plant in the Mallow family. The flowers are eaten raw, the leaves are used for making tea and the seeds are eaten raw or roasted.
Plant Description
History
Comparison of Abelmoschus Species
Okra
(Abelmoschus Esculentus)
Native:
Old world tropics
Life Cycle:
Annual
Leaves:
Large often 12 inch or more across; cordate-ovate.
Flower Characteristics:
Bracts of involucre linear and 4-5 inch or more long pod.
Flower Colour:
Yellow with a reddish center.
Slippery Cabbage
(Abelmoschus Manihot)
Native:
East Asia
Life Cycle:
Annual or perennial
Leaves:
Leaves large ovate to nearly orbicular in outline 6-12 inch or more.
Manihot probably suggests the resemblance of leaves to those of cassava or manihot
Flower Characteristics:
Bracts ovate to oblong.
Flower Colour:
Yellow or whitish with a dark brown center.
Musk Mallow
(Abelmoschus Moschatus)
Native:
India
Life Cycle:
Annual or biennial
Leaves:
With variously 3-9 lobed or divided.
Margins coarsely toothed
Flower Characteristics:
Bracts of involucre linear and 3 inch or less long pod.
Flower Colour:
Yellow with a crimson center.
Mechanism of Action
Additional Information
Key Actions
Usable Parts
Parts Used: aerial parts (seeds, leaves, bark, musk/ambrette seed oil and flowers), and roots.
Directions of Preparation
Recommended Dosage
Its Active Constituents:
• Abelmoschus manihot herb contain:
• Its excellent in Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Beta-Carotene.
• Its very good in Protein, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Alpha-Carotene, Lutein + Zeaxanthin.
• Hibifolin in a high amount. Hibifolin is the highest-content bioactive Flavonoid of the flowers of this plant.
• Hyperoside,
• Myricetin,
• Cannabiscitrin,
• Myricetin-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside,
• Glycerol monopalmitate,
• 2, 4-dihydroxy benzoic acid,
• Guanosine,
• Adenosine,
• Maleic acid,
• Heptatriacontanoic acid,
• 1-triacontanol,
• Tetracosane,
• Beta-Sitosterol-3-O-beta-D-glucoside.
Health Benefits of Slippery Cabbage
Bones
• Abelmoschus manihot contains Calcium which is an important mineral for the growth and maintenance of Bones and teeth.
• Calcium is also important for cellular physiology.
• Drink a glass of Abelmoschus Manihot flowers juice regularly for toothache relief.
Foods & Bones
Circulatory System
• Slippery Cabbage contains Iron which is important for healthy blood, Energy (transportation of oxygen) and beneficial to Anemia patients.
Foods & Circulatory System
Detoxification
• Slippery Cabbage is best used for kidney diseases as it has Diuretic properties, flushes out bad toxins and the excess amount of Water from the body through urine.
• Potassium controls body Water balance through its interactions with Sodium and Chloride ions, and is involved in electrical stimulation of nerves and muscles.
• Slippery Cabbage (bark and flowers) contains Vitamin C which has analgesic effect and effective for acid Reflux conditions and kidney disease.
Note:
* Deficiency can cause muscle weakness, cramps and irregular heartbeat.
Foods & Detoxification
Diabetes
• Slippery Cabbage contain Sulphur which is needed for production of the Hormone insulin, which controls blood sugar level.
Foods & Diabetes
Digestive System
• Abelmoschus Manihot provides relief from acid Reflux, improves the Digestive System and prevents Indigestion.
• Its seeds helps to regulate the proper functioning of The Stomach and provides it with strength.
• Its Carbohydrates which have antiseptic effect (expels gas from The Stomach and intestine) and is very helpful for Bloating cases.
• It inhibits the unpleasant feeling in The Stomach to prevent Nausea and Vomiting.
Foods & Digestive System
Eye
• Abelmoschus manihot are high in Carotenoids (such as Lutein and Beta-Carotene (Provitamin A)) which are important for Eye Health (e.g. reducing risk of Cataracts), immunity and Bone Health.
Foods & Eye
Immune System
• Its Zinc content is important for immunity and growth.
• Abelmoschus Manihot bark paste (made from a blend of few fresh barks) works as an antiseptic when applied on open sores (fresh cuts) or open Wounds with a little Water.
Foods & Immune System
Metabolism
• Its Zinc which is important in Carbohydrate Metabolism, and DNA and Protein formation. Humans have around 600 different Zn-containing enzymes/ Proteins.
• Enzymes containing Manganese are important in the Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Protein and fats, and in enhancing immunity.
Foods & Metabolism
Musculoskeletal System
• Abelmoschus manihot Protein is important in forming muscle, cell membranes, enzymes, blood components (including hemoglobin, albumin, and transferrin), antibodies, DNA and RNA.
• Magnesium (found in Slippery Cabbage) is important in Bone formation, Energy production, and nerve and muscle function.
• Sulphur is also needed for the Protein keratin, important for Bone, cartilage and Tendons.
• It contains Potassium which helps with nerves and muscles (deficiency can cause muscle weakness, cramps and irregular heartbeat).
• For muscle Sprains, grind 2-3 Abelmoschus Manihot roots with a glass of fresh Water and drink the juice daily once a day.
• The abelmoschus manihot bark juice helps to lessen the swelling and muscle sores.
Foods & Musculoskeletal System
Reproductive Health
• The leaves and roots of the plant are helpful to patients suffering from urogenital, and in treating gonorrhea and venereal diseases.
• Slippery Cabbage has high content of Iron, Manganese, Zinc and Potassium which is beneficial to its aphrodisiac action and increase libido.
• Its seeds boost up the stamina and Immune System, and provides strength to the sexual organs for pleasure during sex.
Foods & Reproductive Health
Respiratory System
• Slippery Cabbage is a Demulcent as it provides relief from the irritation of the mucous membranes, thus drinking a glass of juice from Abelmoschus Manihot flowers regularly help relieve from Bronchitis.
• The strong smell of the Slippery Cabbage seeds makes the plant an ideal inhalant to alleviate hoarseness and a dry throat.
• It contains Beta-Sitosterol glucoside which has anti-scorbutic effect and effective for Asthmatic subjects (helpful for Asthma treatment).
Foods & Respiratory System
The Brain & Nervous System
• Abelmoschus manihot seeds oil (known as musk seed oil or ambrette seed oil) provides relieve from panic symptoms of Hysteria, because of its strong odour (due to the presence of a ketone, ambrettelide), the herb has one of most unique profiles in aromatherapy, with its ability to treat Anxiety, Depression, Nervousness and Stress.
Foods & Nervous System
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Slippery Cabbage
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
(per 100g) of
Slippery Cabbage