Botanical Name: Morus alba

Common Name:

English: ChineseWhite-Mulberry
Unani: Shahtuut, Tuut
Also, known as: Bai Mon, Sang zhi

Origin: Bulgaria

Harvested: Wild

Parts Used: Leaves

General Information:

Morus alba, known as white mulberry, is a fast-growing, small to medium-sized mulberry tree which grows to 10–20 m tall. It is generally a short-lived tree with a lifespan comparable to that of humans, although there are some specimens known to be over 250 years old. The species is native to northern China, and is widely cultivated and naturalized elsewhere United States, Mexico, Australia, Kyrgyzstan, Argentina. Trees were introduced into North America in colonial times in an effort to establish a silk industry. Although the industry never took hold, the trees did take hold and have over time escaped cultivation and naturalized in fields, waste areas, forest margins and along roads throughout much of the U.S. This tree has also been planted in various areas for erosion control and windbreaks. White mulberry is usually dioecious, but sometimes is monoecious. Small yellowish-green flowers in drooping catkins bloom in spring. Fertilized flowers on female trees are followed by sweet, edible blackberry-like fruits that mature in June. Fruits ripen to white or pink, but sometimes to darker reds or purple-blacks. Fruits are loved by birds. Glossy, rounded, usually 3-4 lobed, dark green leaves have serrate margins and uneven bases. Glossy leaf surfaces distinguish this tree from red mulberry. Fall color is an unattractive yellow as well sometimes green, yellow and brown.

How to use:

Powdered Herb:

There are different ways to use powdered herb.

Food Preparation: You can add powdered herb to any super food herbal smoothie, sauces, spreads and even cookies. Also for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. This method is also known as "Electuaries".

Capsules: Encapsulating your own powdered herb at home, gives you assurance that the contents of the capsules are pure herb and no filler or any other products. These capsules can be taken with liquid.

Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.

Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Mulberry Leaves Powder