Saluyot, jutes or Corchorus olitorius is an edible leafy vegetable that is widely found in the Philippines. This plant is so common, that it is mistaken as weed. Unknown to many however, saluyot has long been used as food staple since ancient times by the Jewish people and the 
Egyptians. It has been grown since 6000 B.C. and accordingly was eaten by Cleopatra for its health and beauty benefits. Because saluyot or jute plant is by nature a vegetable, preparation is easy and can be incorporated to various dishes. This allows individuals to benefit from its vitamins and mineral content.
Since saluyot or jute plant can be found easily, there are a lot of local viands and/or dishes that use it as an ingredient. For instance, the Ilocanos use saluyot in their preparation of dinengdeng and bulangbulang. Fried saluyot are also mixed with sautéed bamboo shoots and dried beans. Other dishes include, but are not limited to chicken viands, wherein saluyot are mixed in either sautéed or pureed form. It is also integrated in mongo dishes, and in soups.
Here are some of its benefits: >For pregnant women This jute leaf is widely used as a remedy for pregnant women experiencing prolonged labour. When a pregnant woman is experiencing such condition, a bunch of saluyot leaves can be squeezed to extract the juice so to be given as a drink. It has also been discovered to aid milk secretion for lactating mothers.
>For weight loss The green leaf has been described as a source of weight loss. It contains 97 calories, so for those who are trying to lose some weight, this is a helpful dietary option.
>As vegetable and medicine
Studies have shown that this green, leafy vegetable is also rich in the following nutrients:
beta-carotene which is best for promoting good eyesight
iron for healthy red blood cells
calcium for strong bones and teeth, and
vitamin C for smooth, clear skin, strong immune cells, and fast wound-healing.
The Vitamins A, C and E present in Saluyot “sponge up” free radicals, scooping them up before they can commit cellular sabotage. As a vegetable, it contains an abundance of antioxidants that have been associated with protection from chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and hypertension and other medical conditions. Ayurvedics (ancient Hindu system of healing) use the leaves for ascites, pain, piles, and tumours. Elsewhere, the leaves are used for cystitis, dysuria, fever, and gonorrhoea. The cold infusion is said to restore the appetite and strength.
>It is also used as herbal medicine to control or prevent dysentery, worm infestation and constipation.
Saluyot leaves are rich in vitamins, carotinoids, calcium, potassium and dietary fibres. Saluyot is acclaimed also for its anti-aging benefits.
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Source: Philippine Herbal Medicine Ma Carolina Rafael
We love to eat saluyot!!! My grandma would always tell me that vegies are good for the body esp.saluyot and i believe her.
Like · Reply · Mar 17, 2017 7:44pm
Bebilyn Lobo Leyeza
Yeah i ate saluyot everyday
Like · Reply · Mar 18, 2017 9:01am
Elen Malya-iya
I love saloyot my favorete
Like · Reply · Mar 23, 2017 1:08pm
Ponciano Nilo · FEATI University
I'm surprised that not too many doctors in the Philippines are knowledgeable about herbal medicine. As in the USA doctors in the Philippines are brainwashed by Big Pharma and the FDA. US medical schools don't even require Students to take Nutrition. It's only optional. All they teach is about Pharma drugs. Doctors not allowed by FDA to advise or prescribe herbal medicine. You have to get it from licensed Natural Medicine doctors called ND. BY contrast Germany requires their doctors to pass Herbal exam to get a license. It takes longer in China to be a doctor. They have to study western and TCM... Traditional Chinese Medicine. Does anyone know if their is licensing for Natural Medicine in the Philippines?
Like · Reply · Mar 24, 2017 8:38am
Lorenza Dalida Miro · Director, Guidance, Testing, Counseling & Placement Office at Liceo di San Lorenzo
agree! tested and proven for cancer patient
Like · Reply · Mar 24, 2017 11:25am
Sylvia Sarmiento · Siocon National Vocational School
I love "saluyot, too
Like · Reply · Mar 24, 2017 11:50am
Liezl Tuazon · Works at DepEd-South Cotabato
Ye,saluyot is good f we are constipated so we love to eat vege.
Like · Reply · Mar 24, 2017 8:19pm
Jeane Jalandoni · UNO-R, Bacolod City, Philippines
This is amazing information about saluyot
Like · Reply · Mar 24, 2017 11:51pm
Anacorita Ramos Galapon · Bicol College of Arts and Trades
thanks for the information, we love to eat saluyot...
Like · Reply · Mar 25, 2017 9:32am
Ernie Garcia · University of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan, Cotabato
Is saluting leave is not good for those having high in uric
Like · Reply · Mar 25, 2017 3:19pm
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