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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Mulberry<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Mulberry (Shahtoot)<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Mulberry for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Mulberry?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Mulberry<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Mulberry<\/a><\/li>
Interactions With Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMulberry, scientifically known as Morus alba<\/em>, belongs to the family Morceau<\/em>. It is considered one of the most significant medicinal plants, valued for its wide-ranging therapeutic uses. The Latin word \u2018mor-us\u2019<\/em>, meaning \u201coddly enough,\u201d is believed to have influenced the origin of the word \u201cmaul.\u201d The genus Morus<\/em> includes several notable species, such as the native red mulberry (Morus rubra<\/em>), the East Asian white mulberry (Morus alba<\/em>), and the southwestern Asian black mulberry (Morus nigra<\/em>)^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
The fruits of mulberry are known as toot<\/em> or shahtoot<\/em> (meaning king\u2019s mulberry) are sweet, juicy, and mouth-watering. These fruits grow on deciduous trees found in temperate regions including India, China, Japan, North Africa, Arabia, and Southern Europe. The leaves of the mulberry tree are the sole food source for silkworms and have significant value in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries. Owing to its diverse benefits, the tree is often referred to as Kalpavriksha<\/em>, or the \u201cwish-fulfilling tree\u201d^{2<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Mulberry<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mulberry contains a variety of valuable nutritional components. The fruits are particularly rich in organic compounds such as zeaxanthin, anthocyanins, phytonutrients, lutein, resveratrol, and a broad spectrum of other polyphenolic compounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nutritional value of mulberry (raw fruit) per 100 gram<\/strong>^{4<\/sup><\/a>:<\/strong>^{\u00a0<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n}}
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Total fat<\/strong>: 0.39 g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total carbohydrate<\/strong>: 9.8 g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dietary fibre<\/strong>: 1.7 g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium<\/strong>: 10 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/strong>: 39 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/strong>: 1.85 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium<\/strong>: 194 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein<\/strong>: 1.44 g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/strong>: 36.4 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E<\/strong>: 0.87 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin K<\/strong>: 7.8 \u00b5g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B1<\/strong>: 0.029 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B2<\/strong>: 0.101 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B3<\/strong>: 0.62 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6<\/strong>: 0.05 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate<\/strong>: 6 \u00b5g\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Mulberry (Shahtoot)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSeveral studies have found that the extracts from various parts of the mulberry plant may possess a range of properties that could support health and wellbeing, as outlined below ^{2<\/sup><\/a>:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Anti-inflammatory (may reduce inflammation and swelling)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Anti-pyretic (may help to reduce fever)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Anthelmintic (may be used to destroy some types of parasitic worms)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May help slow the formation of abnormal blood clots\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May help in reducing the build-up of fatty deposits on arterial walls\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May have cholesterol-lowering properties\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May support healthy blood sugar levels\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Considered beneficial for skin and hair health\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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From \u200bmy \u200bexperience, I can say that mulberries offer remarkable potential benefits. Due to their rich content of vitamin C and iron, mulberries may help support individuals with anaemia by contributing to improved iron absorption and overall blood health. However, their use should always be discussed with a healthcare professional ^{9<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n}Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Mulberry for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>