Saluyot or Jute (Corchorus capsularis L.)

Saluyot, also named as jute, its color green leafy vegetable, It is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium. It has also been determined that 100 grams of saluyot contains an ample amount of Vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, ascorbic acid, and is also rich in fiber.

With these facts alone, It is also gives diet. This vegetable also assures safety of intake even for pregnant mothers. Unlike other plants with medicinal benefits like makabuhay, it is safe to be eaten even by those which are medically considered to be in a weak state. Saluyot can be found basically everywhere. From warm, tropical countries like the Philippines to tropical deserts and wet forest zones, saluyot is abundant. It does not require much attention and care, and thus, thrives without cultivation the whole year round.


Because the saluyot or jute plant is by nature a vegetable, it is easy to prepare and can be incorporated to various dishes that would allow individuals to benefit from its vitamins and mineral content. Since it can be found easily, there are a lot of local viands and/or dishes that use saluyot 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.

The Philippine Department of Health advises the public to increase their intake of this particular vegetable, to include malunggay and banana as well, in order to build resistance against the threat of swine flu.

Health Benifits and use:
• It is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium.
• It has also been determined that 100 grams of saluyot contains an ample amount of Vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, ascorbic acid, and is also rich in fiber.
• It is also gives diet.
• The Ilocanos use saluyot in their preparation of dinengdeng and bulangbulang.
• The content is good for eyesight, as the vegetable contains beta-carotene.
• It is used to reduce wrinkles, it is also contains anti-oxidant substances.
• It is used for anti-inflammatory treatment.
• Its vitamin content is good for eyesight, as the vegetable contains beta-carotene.
• It is used traditionally to address concerns related to inflammation and pain.
• It is also been connected with curing the chronic inflammation of the urinary bladder.