The Historical Evolution of China's Super fruit

——The Mulberry

Materia Medica

Li Shizhen recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica: "Mulberries, also known as Wenwu fruit. Consumed alone, they quench thirst, benefit the organs and joints, promote circulation of blood and qi, prevent hunger with prolonged use, stabilize the spirit, soothe the soul, enhance intelligence, lighten skin tone, and prevent aging. When harvested in abundance and dried rapidly, they are ground into powder and made into honey pills for daily consumption (stored properly); their juice can be extracted and drunk to counteract alcohol poisoning; when fermented into wine, they promote urination and reduce swelling."

The Historical Evolution of China's Super fruit

——The Mulberry

Shennong's Materia Medica

"Tastes sweet, cold in nature. Primarily used for internal injuries, the five strains, the six extremes, emaciation, uterine bleeding, pulselessness, nourishing deficiencies, and boosting qi." (Han Dynasty) Anonymous: Shennong's Materia Medica

The Historical Evolution of China's Super fruit

——The Mulberry

Diannan Bencao

Reinforcing kidneys for jing (energy, or semen), with prolonged intakes over time, keeping the hair black and eyes bright.

The Historical Evolution of China's Super fruit

——The Mulberry

Suixi Ju Yinshi Pu

Nourishing the liver and kidneys, replenishing blood, dispelling wind-damp (rheumatism), invigorating the gait, calming deficiency-wind, and clearing deficiency-fire.

The Historical Evolution of China's Super fruit

——The Mulberry

Bencao Chongyuan

“Restricting wasting-thirst...”

The Historical Evolution of China's Super fruit

——The Mulberry

Tang Bencao

Benefiting the 5 internal organs (heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys), relieving arthralgia (joint pain); soul-soothing and mind-calming, rendering takers intelligent, bright in color, and anti-aging. (Sourced from Supplement to Shennong Classic of Herbal Medicines by Chen Zangqi, about 687-757)

Mulberry Magic

Mulberry Tree

Li Shizhen recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica: "Mulberries, also known as Wenwu fruit. Consumed alone, they quench thirst, benefit the organs and joints, promote circulation of blood and qi, prevent hunger with prolonged use, stabilize the spirit, soothe the soul, enhance intelligence, lighten skin tone, and prevent aging. When harvested in abundance and dried rapidly, they are ground into powder and made into honey pills for daily consumption (stored properly); their juice can be extracted and drunk to counteract alcohol poisoning; when fermented into wine, they promote urination and reduce swelling."

Mulberry Leaf

"The nature and flavor of mulberry leaves are bitter-sweet and cold. The sweetness nourishes the blood, and the coldness cools the blood. The combination of sweet and cold descends qi and nourishes yin, also clears the vision and stops coughing, possessing nourishing benefits." (Ming Dynasty) Miao Xiyong: Commentary on the Materia Medica.

Mulberry

Also known as Wenwu fruit. Consumed alone, they stop thirst, benefit the organs and joints, promote circulation of blood and qi, prevent hunger with prolonged use, stabilize the spirit, soothe the soul, enhance intelligence, lighten skin tone, and prevent aging. When harvested in abundance and dried rapidly, they are ground into powder and made into honey pills for daily consumption; their juice can be extracted and drunk to counteract alcohol poisoning; when fermented into wine, they promote urination and reduce swelling. (Ming Dynasty) Li Shizhen: Compendium of Materia Medica.

Mulberry Branches

"Used for general dryness and itching due to wind, for water retention, beriberi, wind ailments, limb spasms, upward-moving qi affecting the eyes, lung qi causing cough, aids digestion, and promotes urination. For treating dry mouth and thirst following carbuncles, use tender shoots finely chopped and boiled in a fragrant decoction to drink, also without contraindications. Prolonged use prevents hemiplegia for life." (Song Dynasty) Su Song: Illustrated Materia Medica.

Mulberry White Bark

"Tastes sweet, cold in nature. Primarily used for internal injuries, the five strains, the six extremes, emaciation, uterine bleeding, pulselessness, nourishing deficiencies, and boosting qi." (Han Dynasty) Anonymous: Shennong's Materia Medica.

Anthocyanins

Mulberries contain approximately 622mg of anthocyanins per 100g.

Anthocyanins are natural antioxidants that delay aging and promote skin health and beauty.

Resveratrol

Each 100g of mulberries contains about 2.01mg of resveratrol.

Resveratrol is a natural anticancer agent that boosts the immune system and may help inhibit tumor growth and prevent cancer.

Vitamin C

With 9.96mg of Vitamin C per 100g.

Mulberries support metabolism, combat aging, enhance beauty, boost the immune system, and provide antioxidant benefits.

Dietary Fiber

Mulberries provide about 2.41g of dietary fiber per 100g.

Which aids in digestion, supports spleen and stomach health, and promotes regular bowel movements.

Fructo-oligosaccharides

Mulberries contain approximately 0.265g of fructo-oligosaccharides per 1000g.

These prebiotics help lower serum cholesterol, improve intestinal flora, and enhance nutrient absorption.

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

Every 1000g of mulberries contains about 688mg of gamma-aminobutyric acid.

GABA helps improve sleep and regulate mood.

Amino Acids

Mulberries contain about 1.26g of amino acids per 100g.

Including up to 16 types. Among these, glutamic acid supports brain development and improves sleep.

Data Courtesy: Guangzhou Trial and Test Certification Group (GTTC), and Reports as per National Food Quality Supervision and Inspection Center (Guangdong)

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