Corchorus Olitorius L.

Corchorus Olitorius is ever-present in clearings, farms and waste places in the Philippines.

Reported to be demulcent, deobstruent, diuretic, lactagogue, purgative and tonic, it may also be a remedy for aches and pains, dysentery, enteritis, fever and pectoral pains.

Nutritional Value
Per 100 g., the leaves are reported to contain 43-58 calories, 80.4-84.1 g h20, 4.5-5.6 g protein, 0.3 g fat, 7.6-12.4 g total carbohydrate , 1.7-2.0 g fiber, 2.4 g ash, 266-366 mg Ca, 97-122 mg P, 7.2-7.7 mg Fe, 12 mg Na, 444 mg K, 6410-7850 ug beta carotene equivalent, 0.13-0.15 mg thiamine, 0.26-0.53 mg riboflavin, 1.1-1.2 mg niacin and 53-80 ascorbic acid. Leaves contain oxydase and chlorogenic acid.

• DEMULCENT - Soothing agent, relieves irritation.
• TONIC - increase vigor, liveliness and feeling of well-being.
• CARMINATIVE - relieves flatulence.
• LACTAGOGUE - aids in lactation or milk secretion in lactating mothers.
• PURGATIVE, UTI/CYSTITIS,DYSURIA.
• DIURETIC - aids in urination.
• It may reduce risk of CANCER, TUMOR and ASCITIS.
• It may also remedy for DYSENTERY ENTERITIS, DYSPEPSIA, FEVER and PECTORAL PAINS.