Mulberry; Basic Features, Properties and potential application

Mulberry (Morus spp. L., Moraceae) fruit, leaves, bark and branches have been used in traditional medicine as diuretic, hypoglycemic and hypotensive medicaments. The mechanism of their effects is correlated with the content of active components. It has a unique nutritional profile containing proteins, phenolics, flavonoids and anthocyanins that enhances its significance as promising nature’s functional tonic. Chemistry of Mulberry leaves enumerate that it contains some antimicrobial agents like kuwanon G and leachianone etc. Mulberry extracts or components especially flavonoids i.e. quercetin, rutin and isoquercitrin scavenge free radicals showing potential against oxidative stress. The current study aims to introduce Mulberry as an effective herbal remedy by perusing antimicrobial activity, antioxidant, anticancer and antidiabetic properties of Mulberry by reviewing related studies. Moreover, Mulberry potential application is discussed.