Glycyrrhiza uralensis. Glycyrrhiza uralensis, also known as Chinese liquorice, is a flowering plant native to Asia. It is used as a sweetener and in traditional Chinese medicine.
*Okra is great for pregnant women, because it contain folic acid which is needed for the formation of the neural tube of the fetus. * Okra is a good laxative ans aids bowel movement. * Okra is great for the skin and hair. Cut some okra pods and boil in little water until the juice mucilage begins to come out.
1 Okra is recommended for pregnant women, as it is rich in folic acid, which is essential in the neural tube formation of the fetus between the 4th and 12th week of pregnancy. 2  The mucilage and fiber found in okra helps adjust blood sugar by regulating its absorption in the small intestine.