3 AMAZING BENEFITS & USES OF MULBERRIES | SHAHTOOT FOR HEALTH, HAIR & SKIN

1. Mulberries For Health: 

Mulberries are low in calories (43 calories per 100 gm) but are packed full of nutrients and is perfect for consuming during weight loss. Since mulberries are rich in vitamin C, they prevent cold and flu and improve immunity. 

They also act as brain tonic and has a soothing effect on our nerves, relieve tiredness and improve our digestion. Mulberry tea made from mulberry leaves are also supposed to prevent cataract, reduce cholesterol levels and because they are rich flavonoids help prevent cancer! 

Mulberries also can be consumed by diabetic patients and does not cause drastic spike in blood sugar levels. 

2. Mulberries For Hair: 

Mulberries promote hair growth and they also prevent grey hair. Since mulberries are rich in both vitamin C and iron, it is best for people who suffer hair loss due to anemia. 

In India anemia is the major cause of hair loss in women so consuming these kind of natural foods will help us a lot. Mulberry extract can also be applied directly on the hair.

3. Mulberries For Skin: 

Mulberries are great for skin as it contains lot of antioxidants. You can also apply fresh mulberry extract directly on the skin to treat all the skin related problems.The lip scrub also exfoliated the lips beautifully and looked stunningly beautiful. If alone you package it beautifully, it will rival all the store bought lip scrubs.

METHOD:

1.Take sugar, coconut oil and few drops of honey and pound together. I like to use a small pestle for pounding the mixture as I don’t want to crush the sugar finely.

2. Add few drops of vanilla and fresh mulberries and crush it with the pestle to release the color. Keep adding mulberries till you get the required color.

3. Take the pounded mixture in a cute jar and store. To use, take a little bit of the mixture and massage it gently on the lips and wash it off. Apply a lip balm without fail after using the lip scrub.

NOTES:

• The mulberry lip scrub should not be too runny.
• I like to grind the sugar a bit because if I use sugar without grinding it is too abrasive on the lips.
• It keeps well for a few days in the refrigerator.
• Use ripe berries as it releases the color readily and blend well into the scrub.