Mulberries are large deciduous trees native to Asia, Africa, and the Americas that produce aggregations of small fruits called berries. The berries vary in color from white to red to purple depending on the species, with black mulberry having the tastiest and juiciest berries. Mulberries provide many health benefits due to their high levels of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber that can aid digestion, circulation, heart health, cancer prevention, vision health, immune function, bone health, and anti-aging effects. However, they should be consumed in moderation due to their ability to lower blood sugar levels and potential for allergies in some individuals.

1. Mulberries are large, deciduous trees inhabitant to humid, temperate, and subtropical
regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Technically, the mulberry fruit is an
aggregation of small fruits arranged longitudinally around the central axis as in
blackberry or loganberries. Each fruit measures 2-5 cm long. In most species these
berries are purple-red when ripen; however they can be white, red, purple or multiple
colors in the same fruit. Black Mulberry is the tastiest and the juiciest among the
available varieties.
Refreshingly luscious, quiche and sugary mulberries are indeed rich in numerous health
benefiting flavonoid phyto-nutrients. Botanically, the berries are obtained from the
silkworm tree belonging to the moraceae family; of the genus: Morus. Scientific name:
Morus nigra. L. In Spanish they are known as moras.
More than hundred species of morus exist. In taxonomy, species generally are identified
not by the color of the fruits (berries) but by the color of flower buds and leaves. So, a
morus plant can have different colored berries (black, purple, red, white etc) in the same
plant.
 Benefits of Mulberry Are,
 Digestive Health
 Circulation
 Blood Pressure and Heart Health
 Cancer Prevention
 Vision Health
 Immune System
 Build Bone Tissue
 Antioxidants and Premature Aging
 A Final Word of Caution
 Like the majority of fruits and vegetables, mulberries contain dietary fiber,
approximately 10% of your daily requirements in a single serving, in fact. Dietary
fiber can help to improve digestive health by bulking up stool, thereby speeding
up the movement of food through the digestive tract, while also reducing
occurrences of constipation, bloating, and cramping. Furthermore, fiber helps to
regulate cholesterol levels and can boost heart health when regularly added to
the diet.
 Circulation
 The high levels of iron contains in mulberries, which is a very unusual mineral for
fruits to contain, can significantly boost the body’s production of red blood cells.
This means that the body will increase its distribution of oxygen to important

2. tissues and organ systems, thereby helping to boost metabolism and optimize
functionality of those systems.
 BloodPressureandHeart Health
 Resveratrol is a very important flavonoid antioxidant that directly affects the
functioning of certain mechanisms in blood vessels, primarily making them less
prone to damage by angiotensin, which can cause blood vessel constriction. In
fact, resveratrol increases the production of nitric oxide, which is a vasodilator,
meaning that it relaxes blood vessels and reduces chances of blood clot
formation and subsequent heart issues like strokes or heart attacks. Resveratrol
is found in many dark-skinned berries like mulberries, including most grapes,
which is why this beneficial antioxidant is also found in many wines.
 Cancer Prevention
 Between the high content of anthocyanins, vitamin C, vitamin A, and various
other polyphenolic and phytonutrient compounds, mulberries are absolutely
packed with antioxidant potential. Antioxidants are the main line of defense
against free radicals, which form as a dangerous byproduct of cellular
metabolism and can damage healthy cells, causing them to mutate into
cancerous cells. The diverse range of antioxidants found in mulberries means
that they can neutralize these free radicals quickly, before too much damage is
done.
 VisionHealth
 One of the carotenoids found in mulberries is zea-xanthin, which has been
connected directly to a reduction in oxidative stress on certain ocular cells,
including the retina macula lutea. Furthermore, zea-xanthin functions as an
antioxidant and prevents certain damage to the retina, including from free
radicals that can cause macular degeneration and cataracts.
 Immune System
 Vitamin C is a powerful defensive weapon against any illnesses or foreign
pathogens in the body that antioxidants don’t take care of. A single serving of
mulberries is almost the entire requirement of vitamin C for the day, but combine
that with the minerals and vitamins that are in this fruit, and you have a true
weapon against illness. Add a few mulberries to your morning and watch your
immune system health soar.
 BuildBoneTissue
 Vitamin K, calcium, and iron, as well as the trace amounts of phosphorous and
magnesium found in mulberries, can all be beneficial for the creation and
maintenance of bone tissue. As we get older, maintaining strong bones, speeding
up the healing process, or even reversing the damage of bone degradation is

3. important to prevent conditions like osteoporosis or other age-related bone
disorders.
 Antioxidants and Premature Aging
 Mulberries also boast a high level of vitamin A and vitamin E, as along with a
range of carotenoid components like lutein, beta carotene, zea-xanthin, and
alpha carotene. All ofthese elements act as antioxidants that specifically affect
the skin, tissue, hair, and other areas of the body where free radicals strike.
Mulberries can help keep skin looking smooth, reduce the appearance of
blemishes and age spots, and keep hair shiny and healthy by preventing the
oxidative actions of free radicals.
 A Final Word of Caution
 Some mulberries are very good at lowering blood sugar levels, which is beneficial
for some, but also very dangerous for others. Also, there are rare cases of
allergies to mulberry so use them in moderation and monitor your body’s reaction
if eating them for the first time. Also Mulberries are the rich source of nutrient thus
improves the health and functioning of the body system. But due to the high
nutritional value every food has some side effects due to its excess consumption
or any present disease. As mulberries are highly dense with potassium it creates
discomfort to the kidney patient. So avoid eating large quantities of mulberries.
Take the advice of dietician to eat mulberry.
Adaptation: The white mulberry, and to a lesser extent the red mulberry, are
quite tolerant of drought, pollution and poor soil. The white mulberry is
considered a weed tree in many parts of the country including urban areas. The
black mulberry is more fastidious, faring less well in cold climates or areas with
humid summers. The white mulberry is the most cold-hardy of the three species,
although this varies from one clone to another. Some are damaged at 25° F, while
others are unfazed at -25° F. Red mulberries are hardy to sub-zero temperatures.
The black mulberry is the least cold-hardy of the three, although again cold
tolerance seems to depend on the clone. In general it is limited to USDA
Hardiness Zone 7 (0° to 10° F average minimum) or warmer. They have been
planted only to a .limited extent in America, mostly on the Pacific Coast. The
mulberry makes a good town tree which will grow well in a tubGrowth Habit: All
three mulberry species are deciduous trees of varying sizes. White mulberries can
grow to 80 ft. and are the most variable in form, including drooping and
pyramidal shapes. In the South on rich soils the red mulberry can reach 70 ft. in
height. The black mulberry is the smallest of the three, sometimes growing to
30 ft. in height, but it tends to be a bush if not trained when it is young. The

4. species vary greatly in longevity. Red mulberry trees rarely live more than
75 years, while black mulberries have been known to bear fruit for hundreds of
years. The mulberry makes an attractive tree which will bear fruit while still small
and young. Origin: The white mulberry is native to eastern and central China. It
became naturalized in Europe centuries ago. The tree was introduced into
America for silkworm culture in early colonial times and naturalized and
hybridized with the native red mulberry. The red or American mulberry is native
to eastern United States fromMassachusetts to Kansas and down to the Gulf
coast. The black mulberry is native to western Asia and has been grown for its
fruits in Europe since before Roman times. Pakistan
Originated in Islamabad, Pakistan. Extremely large ruby-red fruit 2-1/2 to 3-
1/2 inches long and 3/8 inch in diameter. Flesh firmer than most other
named cultivars. Sweet with a fine balance of flavors. Quality excellent.
Tree spreading with large heart-shaped leaves. Recommended for the deep
South and mild winter areas such as southern California, but usually
performs satisfactorily in cooler areas.