Jute Mallow (Engl.), Saluyot (Tag.)
Corchorus olitorius L.
Cardiovascularshrub Height: 1.5m Leaves: Its hairy leaves are lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate, serrated margin, sub-obtuse base with filiform processes, and acute apex (1) Flowers: The solitary, small, yellow flowers appear opposite to the petioles. Fruits: Dehiscent capsules with five valves contain many seeds.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Hypertension. Preparation: Obtain one mature pod.. Part used: Seeds
Preparation
Obtain one mature pod.
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Farm area, open field, backyard, roadside
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Corchorus olitorius L.
- Local Name
- Jute Mallow (Engl.), Saluyot (Tag.)
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Category
- Cardiovascular
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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