Introduction of Shahtoot

What is Mulberry?

As soon as we hear the name of mulberry, the name of silk comes to our mind. But many times people think that there is no relation between silk and mulberry. But this is wrong. Mulberry has a very close relation with silk.

Mulberry leaves are the only food for silkworms. Now talking about mulberry, it is a very tasty and sweet fruit. It contains a lot of nutrients which are helpful in curing many diseases. This is the reason why it is also used as a medicine.

Its main place was China but gradually Japan also started adopting it. After this, it is cultivated almost all over the world. In India, it is cultivated in Punjab, Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and North-Eastern Himalayan regions. Let us introduce you today to mulberry and its divine qualities, after knowing which you will also start consuming it yourself.

Mulberry Nutritional Values

• Protein
• Fat
• Carbohydrates
• Mineral
• Calcium
• Phosphorus
• Carotene
• Vitamins A, B, C
• citric acid
• Malic acid
• Morusine
• Extragelin
• Alboctelol etc.

Mulberry (Mulberry) External appearance (morphology)

Its tree grows fast but its life span is not long. This tree can be tall or medium sized. The size of its leaves is also different. When its fruits are raw, they are white in colour and after ripening, they become green or purple in colour.

Mulberry species (Shahtoot species)

1. Mulberry

 2. tootdi

Mulberry common names

Ayurvedic properties of mulberry (Shahtoot ke ayurvedic gun)

Medicinal benefits and uses of mulberry (Benefits and uses of mulberry)

In constipation (Shahtoot for constipation)

• If you are troubled with constipation then drinking mulberry juice mixed with Pipali powder increases the gastric fire and solves the problem of digestion.

Eliminate urinary tract diseases (Shahtoot for urinary disease)

• If Kalami Shora is ground in the juice of Tutam and applied around the urinary bladder, it gives relief in urinary diseases.

In mania caused by bile Mulberry

• Mania is a mental disorder. To get rid of this disease, one should drink Brahmi Kwath mixed with twice the amount of Tutam juice.

excessive thirst or burning (Shahtoot for excessive thirst and irritation)

• To soothe burning sensation and quench excessive thirst one should drink the juice of its fruit.

In weakness (Shahtoot for weakness)

• If the fruits of Tutam are dried, ground, mixed with flour and eaten in the form of bread, it helps in eliminating weakness and frailty.

in throat disease (Shahtoot for throat)

• Consuming its fruits or its juice provides relief in goiter and sore throat.

in mouth ulcers (Shahtoot for ulcers in the mouth)

• If it is used when there are ulcers in the mouth, it helps in getting rid of the ulcers as soon as possible.

Improves eyesight (Shahtoot for eyes)

• If you consume its fruits regularly then apart from the taste your eyesight also improves.

Heatwave  protect from Mulberry

• The nature of this fruit is cooling, hence it is also consumed to avoid heat stroke.

Mulberry In skin disease (Mulberry for skin diseases)

• In case of skin diseases, grinding the leaves of Tutam and applying it as a paste gives relief.

in stomach worms (Shahtoot for stomach bugs)

• If the decoction of the root bark of Tutam is consumed, it destroys stomach worms.
• Besides this, licking the powder of Tutam bark mixed with honey helps in getting rid of stomach worms.

In Ringworm Mulberry

• By consuming this, ringworm and its itching can be cured within 15 days. Mix lemon juice with the powder of Tutam bark and fry it in ghee and apply it on the affected area.

When heels of feet crack Mulberry

• Many people get worried when their heels crack due to the weather. In such a situation, if the seeds of Tutam are ground and applied, then it is beneficial.

Useful parts (important parts of Shahtoot)

• leaf
• Seed
• Fruit
• Bark

Intake quantity (Dosage of Shahtoot)

• Juice – 10 to 20 ml
• Powder – 2 to 3 grams
• Kwatha - 10 to 15 ml

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