Botanical Index No. 581

Jute

corchorus

Medicinal Actions

Analysis pending research update.

Primary Conditions Treated

terosis Fever Gonorrhea Hemorrhoid Hepatosis High Cholesterol Kernel Pain Pulmonosis Swelling Tumor Water Retention Wen softening drawing the breast

Safety & Contraindications

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects — Not covered. Leaves edible. Large doses of 100–500 mg/kg powdered seeds killed pigs, following symptoms of anorexia, dysentery, and vomiting. So keep seed out of your mallow greens:264–5).