By: Ivana Dragica |
Mulberry - the most powerful natural remedy at hand |
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Mulberry is somewhat forgotten, but delicious fruit that grows wild or planted.
In our region, we find it in black, red and white variety, while there is about one hundred varieties throughout the world.
Black mulberry, of all varieties, has the strongest aroma.
The fruit grows on same deciduous tree from Morus family, and mulberry leaves are known as food to silkworms.
Virgil wrote that mulberry is the smartest plant since it is the last one to develop buds and waits for warm weather.
In the past in the Valley of Neretva River mulberry wood was highly prized and was used for making barrels.
Mulberry is also cultivated for obtaining silk from silkworms.
Composition and healing properties of mulberry
Mulberry fruits contain free organic acids (citric and malic acids), vitamins C, B, K, A, and E, iron, potassium, manganese and magnesium, pectin and other useful substances.
Mulberry also contains a large amount of antioxidant anthocyanins.
Experts say that mulberry deserves to be included in a superfood category because it prevents aging of the body and helps against many diseases.
Mulberry fruit, leaves and bark are used for treatment.
Black mulberry
The healing properties of black mulberry are indeed numerous.
The black mulberry in folk medicine is used for treating urinary tract infections, diseases of the oral cavity and throat, epilepsy, depression, insomnia, dizziness, and bug and snake bites.
Fresh immature mulberry is used against diarrhea, and mature fruits are used as a mild laxative.
Its juice is good for easier coughing, sweating and urination, and for rinsing in a case of inflammation of the throat and mouth.
Black mulberry leaves are known folk remedy for lowering and controlling blood sugar, and is widely used in tea blends for people suffering from diabetes.
White mulberry
White mulberry found wide application in cosmetics.
It is found in many cosmetic products for skin bleaching and for removing stains and spots because it contains inhibitors that reduce melanin synthesis.
It is also used in the composition of the preparation for skin anti-aging, for treating skin around the eyes, for toning and cleansing.
In treatment, it is similarly used as black mulberry.
It was also noted that it is very effective against arthritis, eye diseases, and weakness of the body and that it relaxes the nervous system.
According to Jonathan Hartwell, author of the book "Plants against Cancer", white mulberry juice can help against throat cancer.
If you can, eat both kinds of mulberry, because they will give you a number of benefits.
Mulberry bark
Since the time of Dioscorides, bitter mulberry root bark has been used as a remedy for intestinal parasites, especially tapeworms.
Bark is used for treating bowel and stomach diseases, dyspepsia and helps in the case of food, alcohol and mushroom poisoning.
The powder obtained from the mulberry bark is used externally as a salve for faster wound healing; and a decoction made of mulberry bark is used for treating high blood pressure.
The healing properties of mulberry:
- rejuvenates the body
- removes parasites
- regulates blood sugar
- reduces the risk of degenerative diseases
- strengthens the kidneys
- cleanses the liver
- helps with constipation
- improves blood quality
- relieves the symptoms of colds and flu
- helps with poisoning (food, alcohol, mushrooms)
- prevents gray hair
- accelerates wound healing
- helps against high blood pressure.
Mulberry preparations
Mulberry fruit and bark are collected from June to August, while the leaves are picked up in the spring.
This tree is not attacked by pests or diseases so it produces ecological fruits.
Mulberry berries can be eaten fresh or dried.
In cuisine, mulberry is used like any other fruit – you can use it for making juice, jam, ice cream, sauce, desserts and pastries.
Black mulberry leaf tea for treating diabetes
Pour half a liter of boiling water over 50 grams of mulberry leaves and leave the mixture for ten hours. Strain the mixture and drink this tea throughout the day.
Syrup for treating fever, inflammation and constipation
Put one kilogram of black mulberry berries in 0.5 liters of water and add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Leave the mixture to stand for 24 hours.
The next day, mix in one kilogram of brown sugar or other natural sweetener of your choice (stevia, honey, maple syrup etc.) and cook until the mixture reaches desired consistency.
Pour into sterilized bottles and drink several times a day, diluted with the water.
Note: Do not eat to many mulberry fruits, because they can cause hallucination and digestive problems.
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