Jute (lalo)
Corchorus olitorius
Jute
lalo
Lalo
Corchorus olitorius
Traditionally used
Nutrition, digestion, inflammation, skin, hair, wounds
Prepared as
Young leaves boiled and eaten as vegetable for nutrition and iron. Leaf tea: boil handful in 2 cups water 10 minutes, drink 1 cup twice daily for inflammation and digestive support. Mucilage from boiled leaves drunk for sore throat and digestive soothing. Seed oil applied to dry skin and hair. Leaf poultice applied to wounds and inflamed skin.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Nourisman kò a, dijestyon, enflamasyon, po, cheve, blesi
Français — Nutrition, digestion, inflammation, peau, cheveux, plaies
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside