Thursday, August 23, 2012

Quimbombo - Okra


Quimbombó

Scientific Name: Hibiscus Esculentus
Spanish Name: Quimbombó
English Name: Okra
Lucumi Name: Ila

Orisha: Eleguá, Chàngó, Orishaoko, Ochun
Odù: N/A

Uses: Ebomisi, Addimu (Food Offering), Carga, Inche Osaín, Rogacion and Paraldo.

Medicinal: Decoction of young fruit can be used to treat urinary tract infections. Decoction of roots can be used to treat headaches, arthritis and fevers. Decoctions of leaves can be used to treat stomach pain. 

 


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