Okra in your hair?!

I was reading Newly Natural and someone asked about making gel from okra.


Yes, the slimy vegetable.

My first thought was: huh? Then I remembered the consistency of my flax seed gel, it was pretty much slime. So, ever the researcher, I quickly found a recipe:

1. Slice 2 to 4 Okra
2. Add the Okra to 150ml of boiling water.
3. Add 1 teaspoon of Blue Malva or Marshmallow herbs
4. Let the mixture boil up really good
5. Turn off the heat once boiled
6. Leave it to cool until it forms a slimy and gelatinous liquid.
7. Remove the boiled Okra & herbs from the liquid
8. Smooth the nutrient rich slimy gel into a clean and sterilized jar
9. Store in the fridge when you're not using it
10. Use within 2 to 3 days or add a synthetic preservative to increase it's shelf life.

Optional:
Add a little freshly squeezed lemon juice or your favorite essential oil to the mix
Courtesy of The Life of a Mixtress


There is even a commercial product:


Fred Okra Fibre Gel


I'm thinking I will make okra gel and add the same goodies I did to my flax seed gel.

Has anyone whipped their slimy gels? What was your result, please comment.