Contents

• Properties of the white mulberry
• When should you take white mulberry?
• How to use white mulberry and possible contraindications to its use?

The white mulberry (Morus Alba L) is a deciduous tree in the mulberry family that grows several meters tall. It is native to China, where it has been valued and used for hundreds of years for its health-promoting properties, including the treatment of abdominal pain and parasitic diseases, eye disorders, and upper respiratory tract infections. White mulberries were also cultivated in silkworm farms, as they provided food for the mulberry silkworm caterpillars.

Properties of the white mulberry

Currently, this plant is cultivated almost all over the world and also grows in Poland. Almost the entire tree has healing properties: fruit, leaves, and root. White mulberry fruits are edible and have a delicate, sweet flavor. They are delicious both raw and in the form of jam or juice. These fruits contain a wealth of nutrients, including:

• B vitamins,
• Minerals such as: calcium, potassium, iron , magnesium,
• organic acids,
• Ascorbic acid,
• exogenous amino acids,
• Sucrose and glucose,
• Pectin,
• Flavonoids.

But it's not just fruits that are rich in valuable nutrients. White mulberry leaves, in particular, are used to produce dietary supplements and to extract valuable, beneficial ingredients for our bodies, such as:

• Routine,
• Quercetin,
• Polyhydroxyalkaloids,
• B vitamins,
• Folic acid ,
• alkaloids,
• anthocyanins,
• flavonoids,
• amino acids,
• Phenolic acids,
• minerals,
• Vitamin C

When should you take white mulberry?

The use of white mulberry supplements is recommended for many health conditions, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity. These dietary supplements can help:

• in the fight against free radicals,
• reduce the absorption of carbohydrates and thus support the process of weight reduction,
• regulate the glucose level in the blood and thus support the fight against diabetes and insulin resistance.
• slow or prevent the development of atherosclerosis by lowering levels of bad LDL cholesterol.

How to use white mulberry and possible contraindications to its use?

In Poland, the white mulberry is available in three different forms, in addition to fruits that can be used to make preserves such as jams and juices. These are:

• Express teas,
• dried leaves intended for the preparation of medicinal infusions,
• Dietary supplement containing white mulberry leaf extract.

Although white mulberry is a source of valuable nutrients and its consumption can contribute to improving our overall health, unfortunately, it is not suitable for everyone. The main contraindications for taking preparations containing it are:

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding,
• Taking medications that lower blood sugar.
• Taking medications that lower cholesterol levels.