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Mulberries are often used to add a distinctive, sweet flavour to fruit juice, tea, wine and jam. But are mulberries good for you?

The fruit of the mulberry tree is often used to add a distinctive, sweet flavour to fruit juice, tea, wine and jam. But are mulberries good for you? It turns out that the mulberry has a whole lot of goodness packed into it. Powerful antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron and vitamin K and E – this is a berry definitely worthy of its superfood status. But before we delve further into the wellness benefits, let’s answer a popular question – are mulberries edible? Whilst caution is sensible when foraging wild berries, mulberries are a variety that are safe to eat. So, they’re not poisonous or toxic but can mulberries make you sick? Only if you eat them before they’re fully ripe. An under-ripe mulberry fruit could spur on an uncomfortable bout of sickness and diarrhoea,1 but as this is a fruit commonly consumed dried this is easy to avoid.

Mulberry nutritional profile

Mulberries are bursting with vitamins, minerals, and a whole range of nutrients. Here are some of the highlights:2

• Vitamin C. Great for your skin health and also supports your immune system and many other bodily functions.
• Iron. Plays an important role in making red blood cells (helping with the circulation of oxygen throughout your body).3
• Vitamin K1. Your body uses vitamin K for blood clotting. This helps wounds heal properly.4
• Potassium. Helps maintains the balance of fluids in your body. It also helps your heart work properly.5
• Vitamin E. Helps protect cells from oxidative stress. It can also strengthen your immune system.

As well as all the nutrients listed above, the deep colour of the mulberry is also a sign of some of the powerful plant compounds within. For example, anthocyanins. This plant power adds to the antioxidant capabilities of the fruit.

Health benefits of mulberries

What affect could all of this goodness have on your wellness? Research is mainly test-tube based or on animals at the moment. Studies in people are needed before more conclusions can be made, but research to date shows some positive links between mulberries and several health benefits.

They help to regulate blood sugar

If you suffer with type 2 diabetes, mulberries can slow down the increase in blood sugar after meals. This is down to 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ), a compound which prevents an enzyme in your gut that breaks down carbohydrates.7

They’re good for heart health

High cholesterol can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Mulberries and mulberry extracts can lower cholesterol levels. By reducing bad cholesterol mulberries can reduce the risk of excess cholesterol building up in your arteries, which can make it more difficult for blood to flow freely around your body.8

They’re helpful for increasing metabolism

140 grams of mulberries offers 14% of your daily iron needs.9 The high iron content supports the production of red blood cells which helps deliver oxygen to important tissues and organs. This can be beneficial for your metabolism.

They’re helpful to gut health

The fibre content of mulberries supports digestion by aiding the smooth movement of food through your gut. This can help to prevent constipation, bloating, and cramping.

They provide extra support for your immune system

You can get almost your full recommended amount of vitamin C for the day in one serving of mulberries. You’ll also benefit from a decent dose of vitamin E too. Together these two vitamins support your immune system, increasing your natural defence against illness and infection.10,11

Ways to eat mulberries

Mulberries are juicy, sweet berries that can be used in a variety of ways. Here are a few examples:

• Use mulberries as an alternative to blackberries and raspberries in recipes.
• They make excellent summer puddings, jellies and jams.
• You’ll find them in cordials and herbal teas
• Dried mulberries make a healthy on-the go snack
• You can also add dried mulberries to granola and baking. Here’s some inspiration.

Some people place sheets or other materials around mulberry trees to catch the berries as they drop. This makes them quick to collect. While they're often eaten raw, mulberries can also be used to make jams, preserves, pies, and a variety of other delicious treats.

What are the uses of Mulberry for skin? Mulberry (Shahtoot) is rich in Vitamin A, vitamin E, and carotenoids, and these have potential antioxidant properties. It may help in reducing the appearance of scars, keeps the skin smooth and young, and reduces age spots due to these antioxidant properties.

Properties of Mulberry (Shahtoot): 

Several studies have found that the extract of various parts of mulberry shows numerous properties such as those mentioned below which may be helpful: 

• Anti-inflammatory (may reduce inflammation and swelling)  
• Anti-pyretic (may help to reduce fever)1  
• Anthelmintic (may be used to destroy some types of parasitic worms)  
• ”‹May Slow the formation of abnormal blood clots  
• ”‹Helps Lower the deposition of fatty material on the inner walls of arteries  
• May have Cholesterol-lowering properties  
• May offer some benefit in Blood sugar level lowering
• Good for skin and hair

Potential Uses of Mulberry for Overall Health: 

Some of the potential benefits of Mulberry are described as follows: 

1. Potential uses of mulberry for RBCs  

Mulberry is rich in iron, rarely obtained from fruits. The presence of iron may play a role in boosting red blood cell production in the body. This may help to improve the distribution of oxygen to organ systems and tissues of the body. This may indicate that mulberries might boost metabolism and provide optimum functioning of the various systems of the body.

2. Potential uses of mulberry for digestion  

Mulberries may help to improve digestion as they contain high dietary fibre content. The dietary fibre obtained from a single serving of mulberries is about 10% of the daily requirement. This dietary fibre adds up bulk to the stool, which improves the speed of the movement of food within the digestive tract and thus, it contributes to improving digestion. It may be helpful in digestive tract conditions such as stomach cramps, bloating and constipation.4 

3. Potential uses of mulberry for eyes  

Mulberry fruits contain carotenoids, one of which is zea-xanthin. Zea-xanthin acts as an antioxidant and may have potential benefits to maintain retinal health. Free radicals lead to degeneration of the central part of the retina called the macula and lead to cataracts. Zea-xanthin from mulberry fruits may be able to reduce oxidative stress on the retinal cells due to these free radicals. Thus, it may indicate that mulberry may have the potential to slow down cataract formation.4 We need to conduct further studies to assess the effects of mulberries on cataracts in the human eye. 

4. Potential uses of mulberry for cancer  

Mulberry is rich in antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin C, anthocyanins, and various other polyphenolic compounds. Antioxidants show a defence mechanism against free radicals, which produce harmful by-products of cellular metabolism. These by-products harm healthy cells and further trigger the mutation of healthy cells into cancerous cells. Antioxidants obtained from mulberry may help to rapidly neutralize harmful free radicals. These properties may show the potential of mulberries in possibly reducing the extent of damage caused by these free radicals.4 We need to conduct further studies to establish the effects of mulberries on cancer-causing free radicals. 

5. Potential uses of mulberry for diabetes  

The extract of mulberry leaves may play role in catalysing the metabolism of glucose. Sharma et al. (2010) and Lown et al. (2017), reported that mulberry leaf extract lowered high blood glucose levels in animal studies.1, 2 However, human studies are required to gauge the effects of mulberries on human blood glucose levels. 

6. Potential uses of mulberry for immunity  

Mulberry is a particularly rich source of vitamin C. Vitamin C acts as a powerful defence system against various diseases. It enhances immunity to fight several micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. A cup of mulberry fruits is approximately equal to the amount of vitamin C needed for the entire day. However, further studies might help to prove the effects of mulberries on human immunity.

7. Potential uses of mulberry for skin and hair  

Vitamins A and E, along with a wide variety of carotenoid components, are present in high amount in mulberry fruits. These compounds function as powerful antioxidants which may affect the hair, skin, tissue and other areas from the threat of free radicals. Antioxidants may help in reducing the appearance of blemishes and may help to keep the skin looking smooth. By inhibiting the oxidative actions of free radicals, mulberry fruits may also help in keeping the hair shiny and healthy. 4 Mulberry may be effective for pimples or acne-prone skin as it may help in reducing skin oil secretions and inflammation. 2 All these properties of mulberry need further studies to understand its potential use in humans

8. Potential uses of mulberry for heart  

Mulberry leaves contain an important flavonoid called resveratrol. This flavonoid may help to remove constriction in blood vessels and thus may have an effect in on reducing the chances of heart failure. Resveratrol present in mulberries may help to increase nitric oxide (NO) production, which works as a vasodilator. This means it may have a relaxing effect on the blood vessels and might lower the risk of formation of blood clots. Thus, it may exert a beneficial effect on issues related to the heart such as heart attacks or strokes that occur due to blood clot formation. 1, 2 However, the studies available by far are insufficient to establish the effects of mulberries on human heart health and further studies are required to prove these effects on the human heart. 

9. Other potential uses of mulberry  

• The leaves of mulberry may be used as an emollient that helps in softening or soothing the skin. 
• The juice of the mulberry leaf may have a beneficial effect on throat infections, inflammation, and irritation.1 

Though there are studies that show the benefits of mulberries in various conditions, but these are insufficient and there is a need for further studies to establish the true extent of the benefits of mulberries on human health.   

How to Use Mulberry? 

Mulberry can be used in the following ways: 

• Mulberry is consumed in several ways such as fruit wines, berries, jams, jelly or muesli.3 
• Mulberry can also be consumed in the form of juices and syrups for the effective management of various diseases

Does mulberry contain hydroquinone?

A. Mulberry extracts can be incorporated into skin-whitening products. The compound attributed to lighten the skin is arbutin, a form of hydroquinone that inhibits melanin release by suppressing the tyrosinase enzyme.

Is mulberry good for hyperpigmentation?

White Mulberry bark, a natural asset against hyperpigmentation. Rich in phenolic compounds, its bark regulates the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for tanning but also dark spots. Also rich in vitamin C, White Mulberry lightens the complexion and regulates the activity of melanocytes