What Is Saluyot

Scientific Name: Corchorus olitorius

Also knows as:

Saluyot (Tagalog), Jute, Jews 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 Jews mallow and Egyptian spinach.
saluyot leavesSaluyot 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 Herbal Medicine - Health Benefits

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.

Saluyot, Scientific Studies - Medical Uses

Benefits of Saluyot for Diabetes
A study conducted in Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, India reported that
by administering powdered Saluyot supplements to pregnant rats, both the mother
and the fetus exhibited an increased resistance in diabetes induced oxidative stress

versus a control group. The results suggest that Saluyot supplementation during
pregnancy may provide beneficial effects against diabetes induced oxidative stress
both for the mother and the fetus. (Journal of Diabetes. March 2013: Dietary
supplementation with Ipomoea aquatica attenuates maternal and fetal oxidative
stress in streptozotocin-diabetic rats)
Beneficial Effects of Saluyot Against Liver Disease
The Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Malaya in Malaysia conducted
a study on the protective action of Saluyot against thioacetamide-induced
hepatotoxicity in rats to determine if Saluyot can indeed help treat jaundice. An
ethanol extract of Saluyot has been administered to rats subjected to liver damage
by thioacetamide. Results had shown that the rats when compared to a control
group showed resistance against liver lesions, cell necrosis and inflammation. The
study further suggests that the protective effect of Saluyot extract in chemicalinduced liver damage might be contributed to its modulation on detoxification
enzymes and its antioxidant and free radical scavenger effects. Moreover, it
confirms a scientific basis for the traditional use of Saluyot for the treatment of liver
disorders. (Molecules. 2012: Ipomoea aquatica extract shows protective action
against thioacetamide-induced hepatotoxicity)

Saluyot Availability And Preparation

Saluyot being an annual plant can be grown in your backyard or can be bought in
your local wet market by the bunch.
Saluyot leaves may be dried and stored for later use.
dried saluyot

Saluyot leaves are dried and boiled to make a medicinal tea.

Saluyot leaves being a vegetable can be thrown in as an ingredient in making stews
or soups and other viands. The Ilocanos are known to prepare delicious dishes with
saluyot, the most popular are dinengdeng and bulang-bulang. Some Ilocanos even
attributes their youthful looks and longevity in saluyot rich diet.

Saluyot Side Effects, Cautions And Warnings

Saluyot is an edible vegetable considered safe for human and animal consumption.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Saluyot is considered safe even for pregnant women
and breast feeding mothers..

Procedure on the Transfer of FNRI Food Technologies

1. SUBMIT LETTER OF REQUEST
The Entrepreneur/Client submits the letter of request to the FNRI Director
The FNRI responds to the letter of request and provides the Entrepreneur with the
following: Brochures on protocol on technology transfer, with the list of document to
be submitted, product information sheet, and the draft of the Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA).

2. CONDUCT OF CONSULTATIVE MEETING

A consultation meeting will take place on the agreed date/time and venue
The following document must be available during the meeting: a) Company
Profile, b) DTI Certificate of Registration of Business Name; or c) SEC Registration; or
d) Mayors Permit to Operate a Business
For existing entrepreneur: The documents mentioned above must be submitted
together with the evidence of financial capability, plant layout of existing processing
plant, list of existing equipment and facilities
For start-up business: Documents mentioned above must be submitted before the
conduct of Technology Needs Assessment/Inspections.
The FNRI furnishes the Entrepreneur the basic information on the technology/
product and discusses the Terms of Reference and draft MOA.
3. CONDUCT OF TECHNOLOGY NEEDS ASSESSMENT/INSPECTIONS
The FNRI technical staff conducts Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) and
inspects the processing plant.

4. EVALUATION OF ASSESSMENT RESULTS

The FNRI discuss the result of the TNA with the client and provides
recommendations
The FNRI decides if the Entrepreneur/Client is capable of commercializing the
technology/product

5. FINAL NEGOTIATION
If the Client comply with the minimum requirement needed for the
commercialization of the technology/product, the MOA and technology transfer
arrangement are finalized.
Agreements as to the responsibility of both parties are finalized.

6. SIGNING OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA)

Licensing and Technology Transfer Agreement (Agreement between Technology
Generator and Client)
Memorandum of Agreement for Technology Transfer and Commercialization
(Agreement between, FNRI, DOST Regional Office and Client).
Memorandum of Agreement: Technology Business Incubator (Agreement between
FNRI and Client).

7. CONDUCT OF TRAINING/DEMONSTRATION/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

The Client implements the Project: Purchase of equipment, test-run, and set-up
processing plant in consultation with FNRI.
The FNRI renders technical assistance/seminars to the Entrepreneur/Client along
the following areas: 1) plant lay-out; 2) evaluation of equipment and facilities; 3)
training on production, quality control (cGMP and HACCP, test and analysis) and
product packaging; and 4) product quality improvement.
The detail of the technical assistance are stipulated in the MOA.

8. CONDUCT OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION

The FNRI conducts monitoring evaluation on the business performance of the
technology/product along the following areas: profitability; livelihood-generated;
and investment generated.
The FNRI monitors the quality and safety of the manufactured products through
tests and analysis for a fee.
Continuous technical assistance is provided to the Client as provided in the
Agreement
Should the client decide not to continue the project, a format letter must be given
to FNRI by the Client.