{"id":41325,"date":"2019-11-25T09:30:17","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T17:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhacked.com\/?p=41325"},"modified":"2021-09-20T09:18:59","modified_gmt":"2021-09-20T16:18:59","slug":"benefits-morus-alba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhacked.com\/blog\/benefits-morus-alba\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Benefits of White Mulberry (Morus Alba)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Morus alba <\/em>has many claimed benefits, including lowering blood sugar and fat levels, supporting brain function, and preventing bone loss. In addition, the herb has few reported side effects. Read this post to learn about all its potential health benefits and mechanisms.<\/p>\n

<\/a>What Is White Mulberry (Morus alba<\/em>)?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

White mulberry (Morus<\/em> alba<\/em>) is a small tree native to northern China. During ancient times its primary uses were to feed silkworms and treat various illnesses.<\/p>\n

White mulberry contains many unique active compounds and flavonoids that confer a broad range of potential benefits.<\/p>\n

Its leaves and roots can be prepared in a tea, while its berries can be eaten whole or made into wine.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Constituents<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

White mulberry contains many natural polyphenols and flavonoids, which have potential antioxidant<\/strong>, anti-inflammatory<\/strong>, anticancer<\/strong>, and antibacterial<\/strong> properties <\/strong>[R<\/a>, R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

Compared to the stems and fruits, the leaves contain more phenolic compounds and flavonoids [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

Some of the compounds in white mulberry include [R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>]:<\/p>\n