In my most recent Gun & Prepping News, I had linked to an article on the white mulberry fruit written by "David the Good"--he writes books and articles, and produces videos on practical gardening and small-farming techniques A comment to my post mentioned another site--the EthnoHerbalist--that had an article on the health benefits of the fruit. The article is: "Top 5 health benefits of white mulberry fruit." From the lede:
White mulberry fruit grows on mid-size trees. The dried fruit make a delicious and nutritious snack, while the leaves of white mulberry (Morus alba) can be brewed into a medicinal tea. This plant has a long history of medicinal use in China and Europe. The traditional Chinese medical text book, the Huang Di Ba Shi Yi Nan Jing, written in the late Han dynasty, is the first to formally document the way that white mulberry benefits human health.
And now, in recent times, white mulberry fruit is again attracting interest as a possible, natural therapy for high cholesterol, weight loss and diabetes prevention.
In this article, we describe the way that dried white mulberry leaf and fruit may lower blood-sugar levels and benefit our health.
Most of the article that follows looks at research showing that the white mulberry fruit or extracts can be used to regulate blood sugar levels, in particular preventing sharp spikes in blood sugar, which is of benefit to those suffering from diabetes or obesity.
The author also notes a study that showed that "white mulberry leaf tablets could reduce overall cholesterol levels while enhancing healthy HDL levels."
The fruit also has protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals such as iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese. It is high in Vitamin K, so if you have a blood clotting disorder you probably would want to talk to your doctor before eating it in large quantities or taking supplements.
Have you tried it?
ReplyDeleteNo, although I'm considering it after coming across this information. I think I would prefer the berries over eating a pill, however.
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