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Improves digestive health
Shahtoot (Mulberry)
Shahtoot tree also known as Mulberry tree is a medium sized, deciduous tree which grows fast when young and grows into a lush tree.
Medicinal Plant
Shahtoot (Mulberry)
Shahtoot tree also known as Mulberry tree is a medium sized, deciduous tree which grows fast when young and grows into a lush tree.
Shahtoot tree also known as Mulberry tree is a medium sized, deciduous tree which grows fast when young and grows into a lush tree. The leaves are Flat, simple. Mulberry flowers are clustered appearing on new growth of the tree.
Scientific Name
Morus Alba
Family
Moraceae
Common Name
Mulberry
Botanical Description
About the Shahtoot Plant
Shahtoot tree also known as Mulberry tree is a medium sized, deciduous tree which grows fast when young and grows into a lush tree. The leaves are Flat, simple. Mulberry flowers are clustered appearing on new growth of the tree.
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa · Guna · Virya · Vipaka
Pharmacological action - antioxidant, antimicrobial, skin-whitening, anti-diabetic.
Rasa (taste)
Rasa (taste)
Madhura (sweet), Amla (sour)
Madhura (sweet), Amla (sour)
Guna (qualities)
Guna (qualities)
Guru (heavy to digest)
Guru (heavy to digest)
Vipaka
Vipaka
Madhura
Madhura
Veerya (potency)
Veerya (potency)
sheeta (cold)
sheeta (cold)
Karma (action)
Karma (action)
Vata shamaka (reduced vitiated Vata doshas)
Vata shamaka (reduced vitiated Vata doshas)
| Sanskrit | Sanskrit Value | English | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasa (taste) | Madhura (sweet), Amla (sour) | Rasa (taste) | Madhura (sweet), Amla (sour) |
| Guna (qualities) | Guru (heavy to digest) | Guna (qualities) | Guru (heavy to digest) |
| Vipaka | Madhura | Vipaka | Madhura |
| Veerya (potency) | sheeta (cold) | Veerya (potency) | sheeta (cold) |
| Karma (action) | Vata shamaka (reduced vitiated Vata doshas) | Karma (action) | Vata shamaka (reduced vitiated Vata doshas) |
Health Benefits
Therapeutic Benefits of Shahtoot
From classical Ayurvedic indications to modern phytotherapeutic insights — explore the spectrum of wellness benefits this herb has to offer.
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Mulberries contain a good amount of dietary fiber that our body needs for facilitating proper digestion. It bulks up the stool in the stomach and facilitates the movement of food through the digestive tract. This process relieves us from issues of constipation, bloating, and stomach cramps.
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Control blood sugar level
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If you want to keep a check on your body sugar levels, white mulberries are your go-to solution. Studies indicate that some of the chemicals present in white mulberries resemble that of medicines used to treat type-2 diabetes.
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3. Reduces cancer risk Mulberries are filled with anthocyanin’s that keep cancer cells at bay. They also contain resveratrol, which is known to have anti-cancer properties and thus helps to fight colon cancer.
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Improves blood circulation
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Mulberries are rich in antioxidants that improve the functioning of the blood vessels by dilating them. This leads to a free flow of blood from the heart to other parts of the body thus ensuring blood pressure control. Mulberries are rich in iron and the presence of iron encourages the production of red blood cells. Skin cancer, prostate cancer, and thyroid.