White mulberry Morus alba The species of white mulberry is native to China. Alltogether, there are about 24 mulbery species, but white, black and red mulberry are the most common. Traditional medicine in China also uses other parts of mulberry like leaves and bark. Description Small berry consists 88% of water and 140 grams of berry has only 60 calories. Similar to grapes, what turn into raisins after drying, mulberry fruits are ofter used as dried. Then they have about 70% of carbs, 14% of fiber, 13 % of protein and 3% of fat. The taste of white mulberry fruit is sweet, but not too much. They are a bit thincker than raisins, bust still soft. Benefits The most well known in traditional medicine are white mulberry leaves, but berries are also edible. Good results have been reported on treating diabetis, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, the common cold and its symptoms, muscle and joint pain such as from arthritis, constipation, dizziness, ringing in the ears, hair loss, and premature graying and aging. Also it has been helpful treating candida in bowels. People wanting to lose weigh and keep the metabolic system working normally should add white mulberry to their regular diet. It has also benefits to your bones and immune system, some of the compunds have been reported as a preventive to few cancer types and keeping eyes healty. Compounds in white mulberry work the same way as medications used to control type II diabetes. That means they slow down the absorbation of sugar into blood so the blood sugar is more stable. Fiber helps to keep the metabolic system working, prevent constipation, gases and flatulence. Iron is good for reproducing red bloodshells, which is responsible transporting oxygen into every part of your body. White mulberry is also rich in iron, potassium, vitamin K, fosfor,calcium and there’s a significant amount of fiber and microelements. Vitamin C and A with all the antioxydants help to protect your body from environmental in