Origin
Mulberries are native to temperate Asia and North America as they were traditionally grown mainly for their leaves to feed silkworms
Description
The Mulberry plant is a genus of about 10 species of small to medium-sized trees in the family Moraceae and they are sweet edible fruits. Mulberries are deciduous and have toothed, sometimes lobed leaves . The fruits somewhat resemble blackberries and ripen to white, pink, red, or purple and the fruits grow in clusters.
Health Benefits
Lowers Cholesterol levels
Studies have shown that, mulberries and its extracts can reduce excess fat and lower cholesterol levels. Also, some test-tube experiments suggest that they reduce the formation of fat in the liver thereby potentially helping in the prevention of fatty liver disease.
Improves Blood Sugar Control
Mulberries contain the compound 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ), which inhibits an enzyme in your gut that breaks down carbs making them beneficial against diabetes by slowing down the increase in blood sugar after meals.
Reduces Cancer risk
Studies indicate that antioxidants in mulberry juice can decrease oxidative stress —potentially reducing cancer risk. In China, mulberries, have been used in traditional medicines as a remedy for cancer for hundreds of years.
Note: If you are sensitive of pollens, then be careful of mulberries as some individuals have been reported to have allergic reactions to them.
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