Not all Slovaks remember this tree from their grandmother’s garden: its value cannot even be quantified!

We have white mulberry, black mulberry and red  mulberry .

Their fruits can easily be confused with raspberries.

Perhaps that is why it is commonly referred to as tree raspberry.

The leaves of the mulberry tree are preferred by silkworms.

For this reason, mulberries were planted near roads and their fruits were dried, then ground into powder and used as an artificial sweetener.

Mulberries are also used to make syrup, fruit wine or jam.

Wonderful properties of mulberr

Mulberry fruits contain many organic acids. For example, citric acid or malic acid.

It is rich in vitamins C, B, K, A and E as well as potassium, magnesium, manganese and iron.

Some experts claim that not only the fruits, but also the bark or leaves work wonders, preventing aging and helping with many diseases.

Black mulberry for infections

This mulberry has a variety of medicinal properties.

It is used to treat urinary tract infections or diseases of the respiratory tract and throat.

This mulberry is often used to treat epilepsy, dizziness, insomnia or depression.

The juice helps with coughs or problems with excessive urination or sweating.

But it also has a beneficial effect on aphthae, meaning it heals wounds on the gums very well.

Unripe fruits help with diarrhea and overripe fruits with constipation.

The white mulberry is used in cosmetics

This mulberry is primarily used in cosmetics.

Mulberry white contains many cosmetic preparations designed to whiten the skin and remove pigment spots, as it contains inhibitors that reduce melanin synthesis.

Many eye creams contain white mulberry to invigorate and cleanse the face.

Its effects are similar to those of black mulberry, it is effective for arthritis, physical weakness, eye diseases and instability of the nervous system.

Mulberry tree bark for a healthier intestine

The bark is an excellent remedy against intestinal parasites.

It helps in healing the intestines and stomach.

It also helps with food poisoning, whether alcohol or mushrooms.

The bark is also used to make a powder that is used externally on wounds.

The fruits are usually harvested from June to August, the leaves again in spring.

The mulberry is particularly beneficial because the fruits can be eaten fresh or dried.

The mulberry is really versatile and consuming it can only be good for our health.

Black mulberry leaf tea for diabetics

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The life of diabetics is certainly not easy. You need to monitor your sugar levels daily.

Mulberry leaf tea can help with many problems related to diabetes.

Pour half a liter of boiling water over around 50 grams of mulberry leaves and let it steep for ten minutes.

Strain the tea and drink throughout the day.

Syrup for sore throat and fever

Pour half a liter of water over a kilo of black mulberry berries and add two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar.

Let the syrup stand for 24 hours.

The next day, add a pound of brown sugar or another natural sweetener to the mixture.

Cook the syrup until desired thickness.

Pour the prepared syrup into sterilized bottles and drink it diluted with water several times a day.