Mulberry is a southern plant, but some of its species can be found in the middle band. Long since this plant was grown because of its leaves, since they serve as food for the mulberry silkworm, hence the second name is the mulberry tree. But over time, fruits, leaves and root bark were used in folk medicine.
The Benefits of Mulberry
Especially much is known about the beneficial properties of black mulberry, since this species is common in the middle latitudes. Its fresh and dried fruits are used in the treatment of anemia. Fresh mulberry is used as a natural antiseptic in inflammatory processes, it also has a diuretic and expectorant effect. Diuretic properties are used for hypertension and treatment of heart diseases, and expectorant for bronchial asthma and bronchitis. Even the fruits of black mulberry are an excellent antidepressant . Useful for diabetes is the infusion of mulberry leaves, it perfectly lowers blood sugar. Two tablespoons of chopped leaves are poured with boiling water and allowed to steep for 4-6 hours. You must eat 70 g 3-4 times per day, before meals and after. Decoction of the leaves used to wash the wounds, as it has excellent antiseptic properties. From the bark of the mulberry tree, ointments are prepared, which help with a wide range of skin diseases - from purulent wounds to eczema and psoriasis .
Contraindications
In addition to the beneficial properties of mulberry, there are also contraindications to its use. It is not strange, but with all the benefits of mulberry leaves to lower blood sugar, the fruits of diabetes are not recommended for use because of the high sugar content. Do not recommend drinking mulberry juice at the same time as other juices, it can cause the process of fermentation in the stomach. Berries contain quercetin, which is a powerful allergen and can cause an allergic reaction.