According to Dr. Ngo Nhu Linh from the Hospital affiliated with Guangzhou Medical University (China), mulberries are considered the "best fruit for health in the 21st century." At the same time, mulberries are also a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that can be used both as medicine and food, possessing extremely high medicinal value.

Benefits of Mulberries

Traditional Eastern medicine holds that mulberries have a sweet and sour taste and a cooling nature. They enter the heart, liver, and kidney meridians, with effects of nourishing yin, enriching the blood, promoting bodily fluids, and moisturizing dry skin conditions. They are used to treat symptoms such as yin deficiency of liver and kidney, dizziness, tinnitus, palpitations and insomnia, premature graying of hair, thirst due to dehydration, internal heat causing thirst, dry intestines, and constipation.

Modern studies have shown that mulberries are very rich in nutritional value.

1. The King of Antioxidants

The anthocyanin content in high-quality mulberries can be twice as high as that in regular blueberries, and the resveratrol content is also the highest among common fruits.

Both of these components can eliminate free radicals and slow down skin aging, earning them the title of "natural anti-aging substances." At the same time, these two compounds are also very beneficial for cardiovascular health. Therefore, mulberries are good fruits for health care, especially for middle-aged and elderly people.

2. Affordable Blood Supplement

The iron content in mulberries is 10 to 15 times higher than that of ordinary apples. In addition, mulberries are rich in vitamin C, which helps promote iron absorption, making them a good therapeutic food for people with anemia.

3. Intestinal Cleanser

The fiber content in mulberries is 3 to 4 times higher than many common fruits. For people suffering from constipation, especially dry stool, eating some mulberries can significantly improve their condition.

4. Natural Eye Care Expert

Anthocyanins can nourish liver blood, improve microcirculation in the eyes, and reduce blurred vision caused by visual fatigue. This makes mulberries an indispensable item for laborers and those who use their eyes extensively.

Notes When Using Mulberries

Although mulberries are delicious, you should not eat too many. Healthy adults generally should not consume more than 100 grams of fresh mulberries per day, equivalent to about 20 to 30 mulberries daily.

Because mulberries have a cooling nature, people with spleen-stomach cold deficiency should be cautious when eating to avoid abdominal pain and diarrhea; people allergic to mulberries should avoid them; and special groups of people should consume them according to a doctor’s advice.