Other names : Corchorus olitorius, Corchorus capsularis, Saluyot, Jute, Jew’s mallow, Egyptian spinach, jute mallow, bush okra, West African sorrel, Chang shouo huang ma, Krinkrin<br>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.
==Special precautions of Saluyot==
In some cultures, saluyot is used as antifertility concoction, although this is not yet scientifically verifified. Studies have shown that saluyot contains flavanoids has antifertility activity.