Shahtoot or mulberry, a purple-pink local fruit that isn’t easy to find near you, is beloved for its unique sweet and tart flavor. Its different varieties are found throughout India, from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Assam to Manipur, although each type of Taste may vary slightly.
An excellent source of protein, vitamins and several minerals, shahtoot or mulberry has also been used as a traditional medicine since time immemorial. In ancient China, it was considered a cancer-fighting fruit, and modern research is delving into its numerous other benefits.
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, studies have shown that mulberry has multiple potential pharmacological health benefits, including anti-cholesterol, anti-obesity, and hepatoprotective effects, which may be related to the presence of certain bioactive compounds.
“They’re good for the heart, immunity, eyes, bones, and gut. They’re great for your skin (high in antioxidants) and hair (helps maintain natural hair color),” Dr. Dixa Bhavsar said in her recent said in an Instagram post, while detailing its many benefits.
A nutritional powerhouse, mulberries are rich in iron, riboflavin, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. They help with digestion, control diabetes, treat high cholesterol, prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
“Mulberries contain carbohydrates, which can convert sugar into glucose, which provides energy for cells,” says the expert.
Mulberries are also very effective against diabetes. A study suggests that the S-1708 mulberry variety has potential therapeutic value for diabetes and related complications. Additionally, consuming mulberries increases iron intake and ensures adequate oxygen supply to body tissues.
It can also address your beauty concerns, including reducing hair loss, acne, working wonders for your skin and slowing down aging.
“It helps reduce hair loss, acne and blemishes, delays aging, is a god for dry and sensitive skin, and is best for the liver,” says Dr. Bhavsar.
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