White mulberry is an amazing plant that grows almost everywhere. Native from China, this plant was first introduced in the US in colonial times, during an attempt to develop silk industry.
Mulberry, along with many other plants, it isn’t known for its healing properties since it is mainly used for industrial purposes. The tree is used for wood and fruits to feed silkworms. But all fruits are extremely beneficial for treating many serious diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and even tumors.
This miraculous plant was shown to be helpful in the treatment of diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, common colds, muscle and joint pain, arthritis, constipation, ringing in the ears, dizziness, hair loss and premature graying.
How white mulberry works?
White mulberry contains compounds that have a similar effects to the medications used for type 2 diabetes. They slowly break down sugars in the intestine and takes care of their absorption into the blood. This fruit helps you to control blood sugar levels. In addition, it is rich in organic acids, vitamin C, pectin, fiber, carotene, invert sugar, resins etc. These nutrients can effectively treat tonsillitis, cough, fever, diarrhea, headache and inflammation.
It is also rich in antioxidants that can significantly reduce cholesterol levels, and when is used on long-term, can prevent and treat heart diseases.
According to another a study conducted at the University of Texas, white mulberry fruits are rich in resveratrol, a phenol that can effectively treat various cancers and heart diseases. White mulberry has the ability to remove the excess of sugar from blood and helps the body to process the sugar.