New Delhi, May 28 (IANS). Mulberry available in summer season is considered to be an excellent combination of both taste and health. People like its sweet and juicy fruits, but very few people know that along with the mulberry fruit, its leaves are also rich in nutrients, which are considered very beneficial for health.
According to Ayurveda, many such properties are found in mulberry leaves, which help in keeping the body healthy. According to the Forest, Climate and Environment Department of the Government of Bihar, the mulberry tree not only gives delicious fruits, but its leaves are also full of medicinal properties. The scientific name of mulberry is ‘Morus Indica’. It is a fast growing medium sized tree, whose height generally reaches 10 to 15 meters.
Mulberry fruits are white, pink and dark purple in color. Apart from eating them fresh, people also use them in the form of juice, jelly, jam and dry fruits. Vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants are found in abundance in these fruits. It is believed that consumption of mulberry helps in improving digestion, increasing the body’s immunity and keeping the blood clean. It has also been used in Ayurveda for a long time.
Experts say that mulberry leaves are also very useful for health. Protein, iron, calcium and antioxidants are found in good quantities in these leaves. They are used in tea, powder and at some places also as a vegetable. It is believed that consumption of mulberry leaves can be helpful in controlling blood sugar and reducing bad cholesterol in the body.
Mulberry tree is considered very important for health as well as for the silk industry. Silkworms prepare silk by eating its leaves. This is the reason why mulberry is cultivated on a large scale in India, which also creates employment opportunities in rural areas.
Mulberry tree is also considered very useful from environmental point of view. It grows quickly and helps keep the soil strong. Health experts say that including natural fruits and plants in everyday life can be helpful in keeping the body healthy. Mulberry and its leaves are also considered one of these natural gifts.
–IANS
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