Mulberry, also known as “morus”, is a fruit that grows on the mulberry tree, this fruit comes from the genus Morus in the family Moraceae. There are several common types of mulberry, including Morus alba (white mulberry), Morus nigra (black mulberry), and Morus rubra (red mulberry).

Mulberry fruit has various health benefits because it is rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Mulberries contain vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, calcium, magnesium, and various antioxidant compounds such as resveratrol, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. The health benefits of mulberry fruit include:

The main food of silkworms is fresh mulberry leaves, in the process of making silk. Mulberry and its plant parts as traditional medicine, treat digestive problems, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system as well as improve heart health and maintain healthy blood pressure due to its potassium and fiber content.