Saluyot

Other names : Corchorus olitorius, Saluyot, Jute, Jew’s mallow, Egyptian spinach, jute mallow, bush okra, West African sorrel, Chang shouo huang ma, Krinkrin
Corchorus olitorius) is an edible leafy vegetable that is a member of the genus Corchorus, classified under the subfamily Grewioideae of the family Malvaceae. Saluyot is widely found in tropical and subtropical areas from Asia to Africa valued as food and for its strong fiber. Saluyot has long been used as food staple since ancient times by Jewish people and Egyptians hence derived its English names Jew’s mallow and Egyptian spinach.

Health benefits and Uses of Saluyot

• Rich in vitamins and minerals generally promotes good health and well-being.
• Rich in vitamin A can provide health benefits for good eyesight.
• Contains vitamin E and other antioxidants. It is said to prevent wrinkles and promote youthful looking skin.
• Used to treat inflammation and pain such as arthritis , headache, stomach ache and others.

Saluyot being rich in fiber helps to control blood pressure, cholesterol build-up, diabetes and prevents heart disease.

• Saluyot leaves are rich in fiber and its slimy consistency when cooked is used to treat various digestive problems such as diarrhea, stomach ache, dysentery, constipation and ulcers.
• It is also claimed that together with other herbs it can cure cancer.