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Indian Mulberry (Tut / Tuda)
Morus indica
ତୁତ (Tuta)तूत (Tut)Tuda
- Family
- Moraceae
- Origin
- Indian subcontinent & Himalayas
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Medium deciduous tree with spreading branches; alternate ovate serrate leaves with prominent veins, and juicy dark-purple to black cylindrical syncarps.
Traditional Uses
Fever, dysentery, throat irritation, and fatigue
Parts Used
Fruits, leaves, bark
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Madhura, Kashaya
- Guna: Guru, Snigdha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Cures feverish colds, clears throat infections, and relieves dysentery
Precautions
Safe wild edible berry; avoid excessive unwashed berries
Interesting Facts
Native to India; sweet dark-purple berries are eaten fresh or made into local jams and syrups