Saluyot | Corchorus olitorius Herbal Medicine
Saluyot uses, health benefits, side effects, warnings.
Saluyot is a herbaceous vine that is a popular leafy vegetable in Southeast Asia. It is a good source of iron, vitamins B & C and calcium. Medicinal uses include treatment of gestational diabetes in pregnant women.
Scientific Name: Corchorus olitorius
Also knows as:Saluyot (Tagalog), Jute, Jew’s mallow, Egyptian spinach, jute mallow, bush okra, West African sorrel (En), Chang shouo huang ma (Ch). Krinkrin (Fr)
Saluyot (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.
Saluyot leaves are very nutritious, it is rich in calcium, iron, protein, vitamin A, C and E, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, and dietary fibers. Saluyot is usually cooked as stew, forming a thick slimy syrup similar in consistency to okra usually taken with rice or other starchy staple.
Saluyot can almost grow anywhere in the Philippines. Saluyot is a hardy plant that is resistant to pests and requires little care. It can be found in the wild as it can also be grown in a farm.
Saluyot plants are tall, reaching 2-4 meters in height, having only a few side branches. Saluyot leaves are alternate, simple, lanceolate, about 5-15 cm in length tapering to a pointed tip and has finely serrated margin. Saluyot flowers are yellow about 2-3 cm wide with five petals. The fruit is capsule like with plenty of small seeds inside.
Saluyot | Corchorus olitorius Medicinal Uses
Saluyot in Traditional and Folkloric Medicine
Saluyot being rich in vitamins and minerals generally promotes good health and well-being.
- Saluyot being rich in vitamin A can provide health benefits for good eyesight.
- Saluyot contains vitamin E and other antioxidants. It is said to prevent wrinkles and promote youthful looking skin.
- Saluyot is 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.
Sambong tea are also used as herbal medicine for colds and coughs.
Sambong poultice
Just check the label for recommended dose and usage.
Moringa
may be propagated by planting its seeds about an inch in the ground or
matured Moringa stem cuttings of about 3 feet in length may also be
planted into the ground. Planted Moringa cuttings grows faster compared
to planted seeds.
Moringa has an impressive range of medicinal uses and health benefits,
with high nutritional value. The Moringa plant provides a rich and rare
combination of zeatin, quercetin, beta-sitosterol, caffeoylquinic acid
and kaempferol. Moringa oleifera act as cardiac and circulatory
stimulants, possess antitumor, antipyretic, antiepileptic,
antiinflammatory, antiulcer, antispasmodic, diuretic, antihypertensive,
cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective,
antibacterial and antifungal activities, and are being employed for the
treatment of different ailments in the indigenous system of medicine,
particularly in South Asia. 
The
flowers are dioecious, with the male and the female flowers blooming in
different trees. Tongkat ali bears fruits that are originally green the
turns to red then dark red in color as it ripens. Tongkat ali fruit is
obloid in shape with length up to 2 cm and 1 cm in width
Tongkat ali roots. The roots has the most health benefits and is widely used. Root extract of Eurycoma longifolia are
used for sexual dysfunction, aging, malaria, cancer, diabetes, anxiety,
aches, constipation, exercise recovery, fever, increased energy,
increased strength, leukemia, osteoporosis, stress, syphilis and
glandular swelling. 
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Lemon
grass thrives in the wild even without too much care. It can be grown
in pots and gardens. The stalks and leaves are harvested and used. Fresh
Lemon grass can also be bought in most Asian markets by bundles. 
Kangkong
readily grows in moist soil, swamps, rivers banks, or at the side of
any fresh body of water. The younger stalks and leaves are harvested for
human and animal consumption. Kangkong is usually cook - mixed in soups
or as leafy vegetble in a number of Asian cuisines. Kangkong is also
available in supermarkets and grocery stores under the vergetable
section. It is sold by the bundle or per kilo.
The Dragon plant is a vine, epiphytic cacti of the genus Hylocereus
that is believed to be native in Central and Southern America and has
been brought to Southeast Asian countries including Malaysia, Indonesia,
Taiwan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Vietnam. Dragon plant has
fleshy stems that grow up to 20ft long when matured. Dragon plant may
grow from the ground or climb onto trees using aerial roots. Dragon
plant bears flowers that only bloom at night. The flowers are ornate and
beautiful with fragrant scent. Pitahaya plants can have up to 4-6
fruiting cycles per year. The dragon fruit has spines that grows up to 1
kilogram in weight. Dragon fruit skin may be yellowish to dark red in
color with edible flesh that maybe white or red depending on the
variety. It has a lot of black small seeds that is also edible. 