Sin.: here, mulberry, mulberry, tutina, silkworm, shah-tuta.
A genus of tall deciduous trees of the mulberry family. An excellent antiseptic and antioxidant (especially in fruit), has a hypoglycemic effect, exhibits anti-inflammatory, expectorant, antibacterial, astringent, diuretic, and diaphoretic properties.
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In medicine
Juicy mulberry fruits are an excellent remedy for a variety of diseases, but they are not used so widely in official medicine. So far they are used only for the treatment of hypochromic anemia caused by gastritis with high acidity of gastric juice. However, it has been proven that preparations based on mulberry leaves have a hypoglycemic effect in the initial stages of diabetes mellitus. Modern herbalists recommend an infusion of mulberry leaves for vitamin deficiencies as a means to improve health, and fresh fruit for anemia and for restoring metabolic processes. In addition, it has been shown that mulberry is very useful for diseases of the biliary tract and gastrointestinal tract diseases (dysentery, enterocolitis, dysbacteriosis).
In official pharmacology, mulberry is also for a long time went unnoticed. Only recently, extracts from different parts of the plant began to be included in dietary supplements recommended for regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism, cleansing the intestines and removing toxins, and for weight loss (for example, the drugs “Normomass”, “Spirulina”). Products intended for the treatment of rheumatism, skin tuberculosis and eczema are obtained from mulberry leaves.
Contraindications and side effects
There are practically no contraindications to consuming mulberries. The consumption of mulberry fruits is not recommended for people with individual intolerance.
You should be aware that excessive consumption of fruits can cause diarrhea. It is not recommended to drink after taking it cold water– this can cause stomach upset and bloating. Diabetics and hypertensive patients should not consume fresh fruit in large quantities, as blood sugar levels and blood pressure may increase.
In cosmetology
In modern cosmetology, fresh white mulberry fruits are used in SPA salons to prepare masks that tighten and narrow pores, and compresses are made from the leaves for acne, pimples and eczema. Currently, products against skin pigmentation and freckles are produced with black mulberry extract, purified from coloring pigment. The antibacterial, protective and wound-healing properties of mulberry are used in the manufacture of hand skin care products. Natural mask from the fruits of black mulberry (only for brunettes) is used to give shine to hair, strengthen its roots and get rid of dandruff.
In other areas
In dietetics
Contents of a large amount of biologically active substances in all parts of the mulberry (leaves, stems, bark, roots) make it quite popular in modern dietetics. Fresh mulberry fruits are recommended to be included in the diet for disorders immune system and metabolism, obesity, degenerative processes in the heart muscle, atherosclerosis, ischemia, tachycardia and heart disease, as well as for weight loss. Sweet and slightly sour in taste, white mulberry fruits are an excellent dietary product with a low calorie content. According to nutritionists, due to the high phosphorus content, mulberry fruit is an indispensable product for pregnant women, students and people whose work involves heavy mental stress, and the carotene, vitamins C, E and selenium contained in its fruits are the strongest natural antioxidant that eliminates many diseases, disorders and premature aging of the skin. Fruit fruits are useful not only for obese people, but also for diabetics, they are good at reducing insulin levels in the blood. In addition, it is useful to include fresh, dried and canned mulberry fruits in the diet for diseases of the nervous system, liver, biliary dyskinesia, edema that occurs with heart and kidney deficiencies, for the prevention of vitamin deficiency, in inflammatory processes of various origins, etc.
In cooking
The beneficial properties of mulberries are quite varied. Mulberry is considered a very profitable food crop, as it bears fruit abundantly every year. Its fruits are juicy, fleshy, tender, have a rather pleasant aroma and a sweet and sour taste; they are eaten fresh or dried, as they replace the properties of sugar and are stored for a long time. The violet-black fruits of the black mulberry are of greatest gastronomic interest. Sweet and sour, its fruits are much richer in taste and vitamin qualities. They are used to make compotes, jams, marmalade, marshmallows, jelly, pie filling, juice, wine, vodka-mulberry and soft drinks. Mulberry fruits are used in the production of sugar, citric acid and vinegar. By boiling the juice, “bekmes” - black honey - is obtained from black mulberry fruits. It is often used in medicinal purposes, in particular for colds to quench thirst and increase sweating. The juice is also useful for cleansing the blood and for liver diseases. A fortified tea is made from mulberry leaves, which is very useful for epilepsy. Dried and ground mulberry fruits are added to flour.
In other areas
Mulberries are of considerable economic importance. Its hard, dense, light-colored wood is valued in construction. Musical instruments are made from it (in Central Asia), furniture, is used as a construction and ornamental material in carpentry and cooperage. Mulberry bast is used as a textile raw material for making ropes, ropes, as well as cardboard and paper. In China, very valuable thin paper is made from it, and baskets are woven from thin branches. A yellow dye is obtained from mulberry leaves and wood.
Mulberry has a certain importance in beekeeping. Bees readily suck out the sweet juice, rich in sugars and vitamins, and collect pollen from its flowers.
The main, essentially unique, value of the mulberry is associated with the use of its leaves for feeding silkworm caterpillars, from whose cocoons natural silk yarn is obtained. Tender white mulberry leaves - favorite treat silkworm. This is what silkworm caterpillars feed on in China to make silk. highest quality and for these purposes, this tree has long been cultivated in Asia (China) - more than 2500 years, and in Europe - over 1000 years. To this day, natural silk is highly valued and its production continues in many countries around the world, especially in Asia. Black mulberry is cultivated mainly as a valuable fruit tree, and white mulberry as food for silkworm larvae.
Thanks to the decorativeness and density of the crowns, the mulberry finds wide application in landscape design. Decorative forms of mulberries with a pyramidal or narrow pyramidal crown look great in group plantings, and weeping mulberries, whose branches gently bend towards the ground, look great in the form of hedges. Also gained popularity in the decorative business. low forms mulberries with a spherical crown. The ability to develop quite quickly, even in extremely dry conditions, allows the mulberry to be used in protective afforestation in arid conditions. Thus, mulberry is quite a useful plant; it makes sense to grow it on your own plot.
Classification
Mulberry, here or mulberry tree (lat. Morus) is a genus of the Mulberry family (lat. Moraceae). The genus includes 17 (20) species of the most valuable deciduous woody plants, common in warm-temperate and subtropical zones of Asia, Africa and North America.
Botanical description
The mulberry genus is represented by deciduous trees with simple alternate leaves that vary greatly in shape. When young they are fast-growing, but with age their growth gradually slows down (10–15 m). Mulberry species are polymorphic and differ in the degree of leaf dissection, their size and pubescence, as well as in the shades of the bark of mature trees. The white mulberry has a thick bark, gray, and the black one is red-brown. Black mulberry is more thermophilic. The flowers are small, unisexual, in earring-shaped inflorescences. The perianth is simple, cup-shaped, 4-membered. Stamens in the same or less number. Ovary superior. After flowering, the perianth of female flowers grows, covering the ovary with fleshy tissue, as a result, each fruit looks like a fleshy drupe. Then the fleshy coverings of the fruits grow together, forming the fruit, often popularly called a “berry”. The fruits range in color from red to dark purple or pink and white, are edible, have a pleasant, aromatic odor and sweet taste. Mulberry types also differ in the shape, size, color and taste of the fruit. White mulberries have white, pinkish-white and yellow fruits, black mulberries are black or purple-black, red mulberries are dark purple or red. Blooms in May-June. It bears fruit annually and abundantly, in late June - early August. Already at the age of five or seven it produces its first harvest. Lives up to 200 (less often 300-500) years.
Spreading
The modern distribution of mulberries covers warm-temperate regions of the Old and New Worlds. The western part of the genus' range in the Old World is represented by white mulberry (lat. Morus alba). In the eastern part (Himalayas, Southern China) large-tailed mulberry (lat. Morus macroura) is common. In Russia, on the islands of Sakhalin, Kunashir and Shikotan, one wild species is found - satin mulberry (lat. Morus bombycis). Black mulberry (lat. Morus nigra), also called shah-tut in Central Asia, is a cultural polyploid form. Since ancient times, three types of mulberry have been bred in many countries: white, black and red, including in European Russia, Crimea, and the North Caucasus. Red mulberry is much less common.
Regions of distribution on the map of Russia.
Procurement of raw materials
The bark of roots and branches, leaves and fruits are used as medicinal raw materials. Harvesting bark from branches is carried out in early spring (at the beginning of sap flow), and roots - in autumn. The leaves are collected during flowering and throughout the growing season, laid out in a thin layer and dried outdoors in the shade under a canopy or in a well-ventilated room, or in the attic. The fruits are collected exclusively in a mature state, from July to August, and are immediately sent for processing or dried. The fruits are collected in dry weather. White mulberry fruits are often dried. They are laid out on grates or nets and left in the sun for 1-2 weeks, or dried in the fresh air and dried in a dryer at 30ºC. Store dried fruit in a hermetically sealed glass container. Mulberry fruits can be frozen and stored in the freezer in airtight bags.
Chemical composition
Mulberry fruits contain a large amount of useful substances: about 20% sugar (maltose, glucose, fructose), organic acids(lemon and malic acid), essential oils, higher acids, complex of vitamins C, E, A, K, PP, B 1, B 2, B 6, B 9, carotene, pectin and tannins, as well as plant antioxidant - resveratrol . Along with these substances, mulberry fruit contains riboflavin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, folic acid, tocopherol, ascorbic acid, choline. Macroelements were found in mulberries: calcium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium) and microelements (zinc, selenium, copper, iron). Fatty oil was found in mulberry seeds.
Pharmacological properties
The high content of biologically active substances causes therapeutic effects mulberries. The infertility normalizes metabolism, improves vision and hematopoiesis, increases levels, has diuretic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, antibacterial, astringent, diuretic, diaphoretic, antiseptic, antioxidant and hypoglycemic properties. Fresh fruit has a beneficial effect on myocardial dystrophy, immune system disorders, and the body’s resistance to infectious diseases, cleanse the intestines and remove toxins from the body, prevent early aging of the skin. Syrup from white mulberry fruits helps thin sputum when coughing. Unripe fruits have astringent properties, ripe ones have diuretic properties, and overripe ones have laxative properties. Leaves and juice from black mulberry fruits have wound-healing and bactericidal properties. Decoctions of buds and leaves regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism, cause increased sweating during colds. Tincture from the leaves and decoction of the bark have analgesic, hypoglycemic, sedative, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Use in folk medicine
Mulberry has long been used in folk medicine in many countries, for example in China - the bark of the roots was used for hypertension and bronchitis; twig bark as a wound-healing agent and for heart disease; leaves as an antipyretic; fresh fruit juice in feverish conditions to lower the temperature, renal failure and impotence. According to oriental medicine mulberry prolongs life. Traditional medicine of Georgia recommends unripe black mulberry fruits for diarrhea, and a tincture of ripe berries as a diaphoretic and diuretic for colds. Tibetan medicine mulberries, mainly fruits, purify the blood, treat the spleen, liver, it is also used to resolve tumors in the throat, tongue, larynx, relieve inflammation, provide moisture to the brain, etc. The main recipe from healers for anemia is to eat so many mulberries that your eyes don’t want to see them.
In folk medicine, this unique plant brings tangible benefits in the treatment of many diseases. The greatest use is found in mulberry fruits, which are used as a general tonic, for anemia, biliary dyskinesia of the hyperkinetic type, severe enterocolitis, dysbacteriosis and dysentery, as well as for the treatment of diabetes mellitus as a concomitant or auxiliary remedy on the recommendation of a doctor. The fruits are used as a diuretic to eliminate swelling in pregnant women, with kidney and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, mulberry fruit as an adjuvant is recommended for use by women and men in menopause to remove discomfort in that difficult period life. Syrup from mulberry fruits is used for colic in the kidneys and as an expectorant for coughs, as an anti-inflammatory agent for pharyngitis, stomatitis, laryngitis and as a tonic for urticaria and scarlet fever. It can also be used to treat lichen. The hemostatic properties of the syrup are used for postpartum and uterine bleeding. Fresh mulberry fruits are recommended for stomach problems and heart diseases (shortness of breath, aching pain V chest), coronary disease, arrhythmias, tachycardia, to restore heart function, atherosclerosis, and juices and syrups - as a diaphoretic. For heart disease and myocardial dystrophy, it is recommended to consume fresh mulberry fruits in large quantities. Mature fruits are an excellent laxative and are used for constipation, while green ones are used for diarrhea. An infusion of fruits or juice diluted with water is also used for rinsing the mouth for inflammatory diseases of the throat. An infusion of mulberry bark and fruits is effective for treating inflammation of the upper respiratory tract(sore throat, tonsillitis), with acute respiratory infections, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, as well as ulcerative lesions oral cavity. It is recommended to take it for persistent cough and pneumonia. Decoctions and infusions of the root bark are also used for bronchial asthma, bronchitis, hypertension as a diuretic, as well as for pain in the stomach and intestines. A tincture of mulberry roots and bark is used in the treatment of severe burns, purulent wounds, ulcers, eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. Powder from the bark mixed with oil is used to heal wounds, cuts, ulcers and bruises. Infusions and decoctions of leaves are taken for fever to reduce temperature, for gastrointestinal problems, inflammation of the lungs and bronchi. Tincture of mulberry leaves is used to lower blood sugar in diabetes and to lower blood pressure. Externally, for the treatment of joints and neuralgia, the gruel is used after preparing syrup from the fruits.
Historical reference
In the 17th century, seedlings of a valuable tree - mulberry - were brought from the east to the gardens of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. They began to breed it not for its tasty and healthy fruits, but for the production of silk fabric, which had to be bought very expensively from overseas merchants. Mulberry leaves were fed to silkworm caterpillars, which produced a natural thin thread. Unfortunately, the mulberry could not withstand the harsh climate of Moscow. Only before World War II were winter-hardy varieties developed, after which Russia began to occupy one of the leading places in Europe in the collection of mulberry cocoons.
Mulberry (mulberry tree) was also popular under Tsar Ivan IV. In those years, the royal manufactory for the first time began to cultivate natural silk for the court. The mulberry leaves, in turn, served as food for the silkworm. Peter I also really liked mulberries and by his special decree he prohibited the cutting down of mulberry trees. Now in St. Petersburg there is one hundred-year-old mulberry tree preserved, which was planted at the beginning of the 20th century.
The name “mulberry” comes from the Old Icelandic silki - “silk”.
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The mulberry (or mulberry) was brought to our region from the Middle East, where this tree grows in almost every yard. Our housewives make jam and compotes from the fruits. In their homeland, these berries are used not only in cooking. They are used as raw materials for the production of natural dyes. And what is important, since ancient times, many peoples have used the fruits and leaves of this tree for medicinal purposes. So what kind of plants are will be discussed in this article.
What are the benefits of mulberry?
They always talk about positive qualities and properties first. Therefore, let’s get acquainted with the fact that mulberry is actually a storehouse of useful substances. Thus, the fruits of this tree contain vitamins A, C, B1, B2 and PP.
What else do mulberry fruits contain, the benefits and harms of which have been known since ancient times? There are also useful elements such as mono- and disaccharides, organic acids, beta-carotene, potassium, magnesium and calcium. It’s wonderful that this berry has such a rich composition. Therefore it is very useful. First of all, it should be noted that it has long been known and is used in folk medicine for the treatment and prevention of colds and infectious diseases, as it has anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, mulberries are beneficial for those who suffer from diseases gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. The fact is that they have a mild diuretic and laxative effect. And also, those who want to lose weight and remove toxins from the body should not immediately spend a lot of money on advertised drugs. The fruits of a tree can also cope with this function, and, moreover, no worse and, most importantly, without side effects.
Mulberry is no less useful for those suffering from diseases of the central nervous system. How will mulberry help such people? Its benefit lies in the fact that it helps with stress, nervous shock, depression and other disorders. But residents of modern megacities are increasingly exposed to all this. And those who suffer from insomnia are advised to eat a handful of berries before going to bed, and then they will be strong and healthy. Mulberry has also been proven to effectively help with mental and physical fatigue. Those who have the habit of counting calories will be pleased by the fact that 100 g of mulberry contains only 50 kcal.
Understanding what the mulberry tree is useful for, it should be noted that in addition to the berries, leaves, bark and roots of the tree are also used to fight diseases. Let's figure out exactly why they are used.
What are the benefits of leaves, bark and roots?
To treat bronchitis and pneumonia, decoctions of mulberry leaves are prepared. In case of sore throat, you can gargle with it. In addition, mulberry leaves are used to prepare an infusion, which helps reduce blood sugar levels in diabetes. Traditional medicine experts also recommend that diabetics sprinkle crushed dried leaves on their porridge.
To achieve good effect in the treatment of eczema, rheumatism and skin tuberculosis, you can use infusions, ointments and decoctions from this plant. In addition, they can remove headache, swelling and paralysis of motor nerves.
The roots and bark are used to prepare an infusion, which is recommended for people suffering from asthma, inflammation of the respiratory tract and hypertension. And ointment made from mulberry bark copes well with wounds and bruises.
And it’s easy to prepare. First, dry the bark and grind it into powder. Then mix two tablespoons of powder with 750 g vegetable oil and mix until you get a homogeneous mass. The ointment is ready, and you can safely use it.
Mulberry: medicinal properties
When treating the stomach, it is best to use black mulberry, and the stage of ripening affects its benefits:
- To cope with an attack of heartburn, you need to use unripe berries.
- In case of poisoning, use ripe mulberries, the harm and benefits of which are well known to adherents healthy image life.
- Those wishing to reset excess weight, it is worth paying attention to overripe mulberry fruits, as they have a diuretic and laxative effect.
At the same time, mulberry berries effectively cope with colds, as they have anti-inflammatory properties. In particular, this applies to juice from fresh berries. To bring down a high temperature and relieve inflammation, you should drink 100 ml of juice every three hours during the day. It has been laboratory proven that white mulberries contain large quantities of potassium and vitamin C.
Storage
Based on the fact that mulberry, the harm and benefits of which are discussed in the article, is more in demand in the winter, when it is easy to catch a cold, the question of its storage arises. And although mulberries make delicious jams and compotes, in this case they lose a significant part of their vitamins.
Therefore, in order to preserve the original usefulness of fresh berries, they are dried, but not in the oven, but under the rays of the sun. Freezing is also suitable for the same purposes. If you don’t have dried berries for decoction or infusion, you can make juice from defrosted ones.
For whom is mulberry contraindicated?
No matter how rich in vitamins and nutrients Mulberry berries, the benefits and harms of which have been well studied, have contraindications. So, although mulberry helps with hypertension and diabetes, it is strictly prohibited to abuse it by people suffering from these diseases. If consumed in moderation, the berries will become a medicine. But eating them in large quantities will be harmful. This applies in particular to diabetics.
Mulberry fruits are the strongest allergen. Therefore, it is worth starting to eat mulberries in small portions and gradually, so that when the first signs of discomfort occur, refuse the berry.
In addition, there are some restrictions on the use of mulberries. For example, the fact that they should not be mixed with other products. It is also undesirable to consume mulberries on an empty stomach. Do not forget that mulberry is a laxative of natural origin, and therefore, eating a large number of berries can cause indigestion. To avoid bloating and discomfort, do not drink mulberries with cold water.
You can also make desserts with this berry. Let's look at delicacies that contain mulberries. The recipes for preparing such dishes are quite simple.
Pie
To prepare this amazingly tasty delicacy you will need the following products:
- 0.5 kg mulberries;
- 2 chicken eggs;
- 1 tbsp. Sahara;
- 1 tsp. baking powder for dough;
- 20 g vanilla sugar;
- 1 tsp. lemon zest;
- 1 tbsp. wheat flour;
- 1 tbsp. kefir (3.2%).
Cooking the pie
First, sift the flour and wash the berries, removing any spoiled ones. Next you should grind the eggs with sugar, then add kefir (if desired, you can use homemade yogurt), vanilla sugar, lemon zest and mix it all thoroughly. Then you should add flour with baking powder and knead the dough - its consistency should be like thick sour cream.
The baking dish must be greased and sprinkled with flour. Next, pour half of the dough into it and cover it with berries. And then sprinkle with sugar and add the remaining dough. Bake the pie in the oven for 30-35 minutes at 180 degrees.
Serve this dessert with tea completely cooled.
Jam
Pamper your sweet tooth in your household with incredibly delicious mulberry jam. To do this you will need:
- 1 kg mulberries;
- 500-600 g sugar;
- 2-3 g of citric acid.
Preparation
Ripe berries must be washed in cool water and allowed to drain, and then dry. Next, the mulberries should be placed in a container in which the jam will be cooked, and each layer should be sprinkled with sugar. The sugar and berry mass should be thoroughly kneaded using a wooden pestle.
Conclusion
Now you know what mulberry is, the harm and benefits of which are described above. We hope that the information was useful to you. We looked at several dessert recipes that include mulberry fruits. Be sure to prepare these delicacies for your loved ones.
Mulberry, the beneficial and medicinal properties of which will be discussed in this article, has been considered for thousands of years a tree that can benefit humans and help cope with ailments. In Chinese traditional medicine They use not only berries, but also leaves, bark and even roots of the plant. It is used to treat heart disease, hypertension, anemia, diabetes and other diseases.
Mulberry tree description
Mulberry is a deciduous plant of the mulberry family. There are about 17 species of this plant, which grow in subtropical and temperate climates on all continents. It can be found in Asia and America, Europe and Africa. Our mulberry grows in the south of Russia, in the middle zone, even on the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. And with the development of new varieties that can withstand frost and frost well, mulberries are no longer a curiosity in the Moscow region and other more northern regions.
Mulberries bloom in May-June. Its berries resemble blackberries or black raspberries. Depending on the type of tree, they can be of different colors: black, purple, red, white and others. In our country, the most common mulberry is with dark berries.
Three types of trees are of primary economic importance:
Mulberry black;
Red mulberry;
Mulberry is white.
The main purpose of mulberry trees is food for silkworms. The berries are used in cooking. Due to its high strength and elasticity, this tree is a valuable material from which musical instruments and sports equipment are made.
There are mentions of mulberries in the Bible. According to legend, Jesus Christ came to sit in the shade of this tree in the city of Jericho.
What are the benefits of mulberries?
Mulberries contain a lot chemical substances, beneficial to human health. The following were found in the berries:
B vitamins, vitamin C, K, A and others;
Minerals: potassium, sodium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, copper;
Antioxidant compounds;
Flavonoids;
Organic acids;
Alimentary fiber;
Carbohydrates;
Berries are more than 80 percent water. But the main compound in them is resveratrol, one of the powerful antioxidants. It is able to protect against stroke and prevents vasoconstriction. Resveratrol increases the production of nitric oxide, which is a vasodilator, causing relaxation blood vessels and reduces the likelihood of blood clots and, accordingly, consequences in the form of heart attacks and stroke.
The tasty, fleshy and juicy fruits of the plant contain only 43 calories.
Mulberries contain significant amounts of polyphenolic flavonoids called anthocyanins. Research shows that eating berries can prevent tumors, neurological diseases, inflammation, diabetes, and bacterial infections. 
In addition, the berries are an excellent source of vitamin C. 100 grams contain more than 36 mg of ascorbic acid, which is almost 61 percent of the recommended daily value. Vitamin C is one of the powerful antioxidants. Eating foods rich in this vitamin helps the body develop resistance to infections, inflammation, and fight free radicals.
In addition to vitamin C, they contain vitamins A and E, which are also antioxidants. Berries also contain other antioxidants: lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene in small quantities, but they are still important for health.
All these chemical compounds help resist the oxidative effects of free radicals, prevent premature aging of the body and various diseases.
Zeaxanthin, a carotenoid, protects the retina from harmful ultraviolet radiation and helps preserve vision.
Berries are rich in important minerals such as iron. 100 grams contain 1.85 mg, which is about 23 percent of the daily intake. Iron is a component of hemoglobin and is involved in the transport of oxygen. The richer the color of the berries, the more iron they contain.
Mulberries are also a good source of potassium, manganese, and magnesium. Potassium is responsible for cellular fluid, helps control the heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is a cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase.
B vitamins are involved in the body's metabolic processes, the functioning of the nervous system and many other important functions.
Like most fruits, vegetables and berries, mulberries contain fiber, which comes in the form of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. Fiber improves digestion, prevents constipation, bloating and cramps. In addition, it helps regulate blood cholesterol levels.
Mulberry beneficial properties
Different parts of this plant have different beneficial properties. It depends on the substances they contain. Mulberry preparations have good
Diuretics;
Choleretic;
Anti-inflammatory;
Antiseptic;
Expectorants;
Sweatshops
properties.
Renal and cardiac edema;
Inflammatory processes biliary tract and liver;
Heart diseases;
Hypertension;
To improve heart function;
Strengthening blood vessels.
The green fruits of the plant are useful for diarrhea, as they have pronounced astringent properties. And, conversely, ripe berries will help cope with constipation.
Gargle with berry juice diluted with water for:
Cold;
Stomatitis;
Laryngitis;
Pharyngitis.
Decoctions and infusions of fresh and dried berries will help with:
Bronchitis;
Inflammation of the kidneys and bladder;
Oral diseases;
Berry compote is an excellent diaphoretic and diuretic.
A decoction of mulberry bark helps with bronchitis, flu, and asthma.
An infusion of the leaves is drunk when you have a cold to reduce the temperature.
Powder from ground bark and roots has excellent antiseptic properties and is used as an ointment for wounds, ulcers, and burns.
To prepare the ointment, you need to take two tablespoons of bark and roots ground into powder and 750 grams olive oil cold pressed. Mix thoroughly and store in the refrigerator in a closed container.
Boiled berry syrup helps with joint pain, neuralgia, uterine bleeding, and scarlet fever. 
Beneficial properties of mulberry leaves
Mulberries are grown to feed the silkworm, whose leaves the larva feeds on. The leaves have many beneficial and medicinal properties. They are traditionally used for:
Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
Bronchitis;
Pneumonia;
For gargling and mouthwash;
Reduced blood sugar;
Hypertension.
Compresses with a decoction of leaves help relieve pain from rheumatism. Also used for skin diseases such as eczema and skin tuberculosis.
To prepare the decoction you need to take:
2 tablespoons dried berries
2 tablespoons leaves
1 glass of water (200 ml)
Mix and chop the leaves and berries. Pour a glass of boiling water. Wrap the container and leave for five hours. You can infuse it in a thermos.
Use the resulting decoction to gargle, as a diuretic, for colds and coughs, bronchitis, and hypertension.
For diabetes, divide the decoction into equal portions and drink two or three times during the day. This decoction only helps initial stage diabetes
Beneficial properties of mulberry root
Preparations from the root of the plant have pronounced antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. They are drunk for various pathologies and disorders in the body. To prepare the infusion you need to take:
1 tablespoon roots
1 glass of water
Pour a glass of boiling water over the crushed roots and leave for two hours.
Take a tablespoon of infusion for hypertension, bronchitis, asthma, pain in the stomach and intestines three times a day, half an hour before meals.
Beneficial properties of mulberry bark
Mulberry bark has anti-inflammatory, astringent, and antitumor properties. It is recommended for various inflammations in the body, oral tumors, and dysentery. To prepare the infusion you need to take:
1 tablespoon bark
1 glass of water
Pour the crushed bark into a thermos with a glass of boiling water and leave for 24 hours. Take the infusion one tablespoon three times a day before meals. The infusion helps with bronchitis, asthma, hypertension.
The bark should be harvested when the buds are swelling. Cut the collected raw materials into small pieces and dry for two days. Store the bark in linen or paper bags. 
Mulberry berries beneficial properties
Mulberries are consumed fresh or dried. Since they are very delicate and cannot be transported or stored for long periods of time, you can freeze fresh berries.
They are used as a diuretic, for hypertension, and to relieve swelling.
Red berries have a strong aroma and sweet and sour taste. They are recommended for use for anemia and liver diseases.
Black and white berries are good for strengthening the nervous system. Black berries, like red ones, contain a lot of iron and are useful for anemia.
In spring, berries serve as an excellent means of preventing vitamin deficiency. Berries improve metabolic processes in the body, reduce cholesterol, are useful for atherosclerosis of blood vessels, eye diseases, coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, tachycardia.
A syrup called bekmes is prepared from the berries. To prepare such a syrup, you need to evaporate the juice of the berries to about one third of the original volume. The remaining pulp can be used for joint pain and neuralgia.
To prepare the infusion, you need to brew two tablespoons of fresh or dried berries with a glass of boiling water and leave for 4 hours.
Drink 100-120 ml infusion three or four times a day.
Mulberry leaves for diabetes
All over the world, the number of diabetes cases is growing every year. This disease is also fraught with the fact that it increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, cancer, and kidney failure. It can lead to serious skin lesions and blindness.
Type 2 diabetes is caused by elevated blood sugar levels. If this condition is not treated promptly, the day will come when the patient will be forced to switch to insulin. It is important to monitor your blood sugar levels at the very beginning of the disease.
A decoction of mulberry leaves can help with this at the initial stage. It can regulate sugar content and maintain glucose levels throughout the day.
This decoction is traditionally used in Chinese medicine. In addition, drinking a decoction, as studies show, helps reduce overweight which often affects diabetic patients.
White mulberry
White mulberry comes from China and was introduced to other parts of the world. In China, it is grown for its leaves, which the silkworm feeds on. Although herbalists do not differentiate between beneficial properties different types tree, but white berries are considered the most useful for treating diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
White mulberry wood is often used to make tennis rackets, furniture, and clubs. It is durable and at the same time flexible.
The berries are consumed fresh, dried, or frozen. They make jam, jams and much more. They are sweet with a slight sourness. They contain fewer calories and are considered a dietary product that is useful for obesity and heart disease.
Its leaves, bark, and berries can be used to prepare decoctions and infusions. All beneficial properties are preserved even after drying. 
White mulberry preparations are used for:
High cholesterol;
Obesity;
Hypertension;
Cold;
Joint pain;
Dizziness;
Ringing in the ears;
Hair loss and premature graying.
To reduce blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes, you need to take 1 gram of dried leaves powder 4 times a day for a month before meals. This slows down the breakdown of sugars in the intestines, and they are absorbed into the blood more slowly, which allows you to maintain optimal blood sugar levels.
Mulberry contraindications
Mulberry, as a food product, may have contraindications only in case of individual intolerance. In general, its berries are not considered highly allergenic. The only thing you need to remember is that the juice of dark berries, especially black and purple ones, is very difficult to wash off.
Unripe berries can lead to constipation.
Eating berries in large quantities can cause diarrhea.
It is advisable to consume mulberries no later than two hours before meals. They are difficult to “get along” with other products.
Growing and caring for mulberries
Since mulberry berries cannot be transported, many gardeners try to grow this tree on their site. Currently, many varieties have been bred, including decorative ones. The most popular plant varieties among gardeners are:
Snow White;
Mashenka;
How to plant and grow mulberries on your site, see in detail in the video
Today this tree, which not so long ago could only be seen in the south, is rapidly moving north. Mulberries are readily grown in the Moscow region and other areas. Fortunately, breeders took care of the spread of the plant and developed cold-resistant varieties. The most popular:
Vladimirskaya;
Black Prince;
Royal;
White honey;
Staromoskovskaya.
Seedlings can be purchased at nurseries or gardening stores. It's easy to grow mulberries yourself. It is easily propagated by young shoots, layering, and young cuttings. And for those who like to grow everything themselves - from seeds.
This tree does not require maintenance. It tolerates drought well, and special cold-resistant varieties withstand frost and winter frosts.
Find out more about useful properties oh the mulberries from this video
