Mulberry

(Mulberry)
Sanskrit: तूत • Botanical: Morus indica Griff.

Tut (Mulberry/Shahtoot) is a moderate-sized tree cultivated for silk production (the leaves feed silkworms). The fruit is sweet-sour, dark red to black when ripe. It is cooling and blood-building. The fruit stains the mouth and fingers. The leaves are the primary food source for the silkworm (Bombyx mori). The bark and root have astringent properties. The fruit juice is used in sore throat and mouth ulcers. Dose: Fruit as food. Verse: 38.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura), Sour (Amla)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Anthocyanins, Sugars, Vitamin C, Iron
Also Known As
English: Mulberry
Sanskrit: तूत, ब्रह्मदारु
Hindi: शहतूत, तूत

What is Mulberry (Tut / तूत)?

Tut (Mulberry/Shahtoot) is a moderate-sized tree cultivated for silk production (the leaves feed silkworms). The fruit is sweet-sour, dark red to black when ripe. It is cooling and blood-building. The fruit stains the mouth and fingers. The leaves are the primary food source for the silkworm (Bombyx mori). The bark and root have astringent properties. The fruit juice is used in sore throat and mouth ulcers. Dose: Fruit as food. Verse: 38.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Raktavardhaka (blood builder)
  • Ruchya (appetizer)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

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