Monday, December 14, 2009

Saluyot for Health

Saluyot for health, long life and beauty

Saluyot or jute mallow or jews' mallow or simply jute in English, ever present in the dining tables of the ilocanos and the tagalogs in northern luzon provinces, appears not to be known by people of Eastern Visayas. Jute mallow, jews' mallow or jute is famous for its saturday natural fiber, but there are cultivate that are cultivated as a leafy vegetables. The leaves are used fresh or dried. They can be stored after drying and used later on during periods of scarcity. The leaves become mucilaginous when cooked, a trait of this crop which is highly appreciated. Good for beauty and long life.