Summary: Corchorus olitorius (Jew's Mallow) is a plant in the Tiliaceae family. Verdica documents 10 traditional uses, 76 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.
Jew’s Mallow or Corchorus olitorius is a tropical, annual herb that is upright, branching, and slightly woody. The leaves are shiny and have leaf stalks. The flowers are yellow and small and form into clusters in the axils of the leaves. The fruit are rigged capsules. The seeds are dull grey and with four faces and one long point. The leaves are used in the treatment of cystitis, gonorrhoea, and dysuria. The seeds are purgative. The stem is the main source of jute used in sack cloth, paper etc. The wood is very light and soft and is used in making sulphur matches. The leaves and young fruits are used as a vegetable. The leaves are dried and used for tea and as a soup thickener. The seeds are edible as well.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | High — needs consistently wet conditions |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA 9-11 |
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