My Mulberries

We grow mulberies in the garden 

because they taste great and they're full of nutrition

They are considered an important food remedy 

in Chinese medicine

Here are ten health benefits

It should be noted that many of these benefits 

have not been scientifically verified 

but are traditional folk remedies 

that have developed in countries

where mulberries have been eaten 

for hundreds of years

 

Cancer Prevention

 
Mulberries are a good source of resveratrol,

a potent phytonutrient also found in grapes

that researchers believe can prevent cancer

and aid in the fight of existing cancers

Life Extension

 
Because of their resveratrol content, 

mulberries may be a tool in one's life extension arsenal,

as resveratrol has shown in several studies 

to extend the life of mice

Blood Tonic

 
In Chinese medicine, 

mulberries are considered a blood tonic, 

meaning that they cleanse the blood 

and increase its production, strengthening the entire system

Kidney Strengthener

 
In Chinese medicine, 

mulberries are believed to strengthen the kidneys

Liver Cleanser

 
In Chinese medicine, 

mulberries are believed to be effective in cleansing the liver

Better Hearing and Vision

 
In China, 

tea made with mulberry paste is believed 

to strengthen one's hearing and vision

Constipation Cure

 
In Turkey, 

a treatment for constipation is 

to eat white mulberries on an empty stomach 

with a glass of water

Anemia Treatment

 
Because they are quite high in iron, 

mulberries are a great food 

to use in the treatment of anemia

 

Cold and Flu Treatment

 
In Turkey, 

mulberry molasses is used 

as a treatment for colds and flu

Their effectiveness in this way 

may be due to their high vitamin C content

Premature Gray Hair Remedy

 
In several countries, 

mulberries are considered an effective remedy 

for prematurely gray hair