Mulberry usage and its indirect potential in cosmetic industry in Malaysia
2021
Fazhana Ismail | Nurul Salbiah Che Arifin
Mulberry is a shrub or tree used in various countries and recognized as the main feed for silkworm for sericulture industry. It is also known as an exquisite vegetable (young leaves and stems) as its fruit (fresh, juicy, alcoholic, preserving), medicinal properties (mulberry leaf tea), landscaping and animal feed, etc. Based on its multi-function characteristics, mulberry can play a significant role in agriculture. It is a highly versatile plant in smallholder farming that can be used in various ways. Its value is multifaceted, and its use is enormously extended and diversified. The main objective of this paper is to review the current worldwide use of mulberry and to explore its indirect potential in the Malaysia’s cosmetics industry to encourage more farmers to grow mulberry trees.
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