Mulberry Fruit
【Alternative Names】Mulberry fruit, mulberry cane, mulberry plum, mulberry berry, black mulberry, mulberry seed, mulberry kernel, etc.
【Properties】Cold in nature, sweet in taste. Entering the Liver and Kidney meridians.
【Actions】Nourishes the Liver and Kidneys, replenishes Yin and blood, darkens hair and improves vision, moistens the intestines and relieves constipation.
【Nutritional Value】
1. Prevents vascular hardening
Mulberries contain fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid, stearic acid, and oleic acid, which help break down fats, lower blood lipids, and prevent vascular hardening.
2. Strengthens stomach and aids digestion
Mulberries contain nutrients like tannic acid, fatty acids, and malic acid, which assist in digesting fats, proteins, and starches. Thus, they fortify the spleen and stomach while promoting digestion, making them useful for treating diarrhea caused by indigestion.
3. Beautifying and Anti-Aging
Mulberries improve blood supply to the skin (including the scalp), nourish the complexion, and promote fair skin and lustrous hair.
4. Vision Enhancement
Regular consumption of mulberries sharpens eyesight and alleviates symptoms of eye fatigue and dryness. They also delay aging, making them an excellent fruit and remedy for middle-aged and elderly individuals seeking health maintenance.
5. Cancer Prevention
Mulberries contain abundant rutin, which inhibits colon cancer formation. They cool the blood to stop bleeding, clear liver heat, and possess anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. Regular consumption thus aids in preventing cerebral hemorrhage, hypertension, retinal hemorrhage, and chronic bronchitis.
6. Other Benefits
Mulberries also boost immunity. They increase spleen weight and enhance hemolytic responses.【Dietary Recommendations】
[Recommended For]
Suitable for individuals with liver and kidney yin deficiency, manifesting as lower back soreness, dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, neurasthenia with insomnia, and premature graying. Also beneficial for postpartum blood deficiency constipation, post-illness physical weakness constipation, elderly intestinal dryness constipation, and habitual constipation in the physically weak.
[Contraindications]
Avoid if diabetic or prone to loose stools, spleen deficiency, or diarrhea.【Dietary Precautions】
1. Avoid excessive consumption. Mulberries contain hemolytic allergens and hyaluronic acid, which may cause hemolytic enteritis when overconsumed.
2. Children should limit mulberry intake. High tannin content may impair absorption of iron, calcium, zinc, and other nutrients.

3. Mulberries have a laxative effect. Those with spleen deficiency and loose stools should also avoid them.
4. Mulberries are high in sugar; diabetics should refrain from eating them.
5. Unripe mulberries are inedible. The Newly Compiled Materia Medica states: "Purple mulberries are the best, red ones are second-best, while green ones are unusable."
6. Two precautions exist during mulberry processing: First, avoid contact with iron utensils—never use iron tools when boiling mulberry syrup. Second, if sun-drying for storage, steam the berries first. This facilitates drying and extends shelf life.