The superfood mulberry

If one fruit rightly bears the title "superfood", it is the mulberry. Forgotten for centuries, it is currently experiencing a "revival". And that is a good thing.

THE MULBERRY - BERRY & HEALTHY

Where does the mulberry come from?

The mulberry originally comes from Asia. There it has been cultivated for thousands of years and used as an edible and medicinal plant.

It was not until the 12th century that it found its way to Europe. At that time, silk was also produced in Europe and it was soon realised that silkworms are capricious little animals. In order to be able to produce valuable silk, the silkworms had to be supplied with sufficient leaves of the mulberry tree. Thus, the plant spread rapidly throughout Europe.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Europe was flooded with cheap silk from China. Silk production was no longer profitable, the silkworms disappeared and with them the mulberry trees.

The queen of berries

Mulberries grow on bushes and trees. In Europe, mainly white, black and red mulberries have become established. The plants like it warm and sheltered from the wind. They feel most at home in nutrient-rich and calcareous soils.

Mulberries are rich in vitamins. In addition to vitamins A, B1, D2 and B6, they also provide the body with sufficient vitamin C and vitamin E. They also contain numerous amino acids. Furthermore, they contain numerous amino acids as well as large amounts of minerals and trace elements such as iron, copper, zinc, boron, fluorine, manganese and phosphorus.

Free radicals don't stand a chance against the mulberry either. This is due to its very special mix of antioxidants. These protect our cells and prevent premature ageing.

Their high content of high-quality protein makes dried mulberries the perfect food supplement for athletes, vegetarians and vegans.

Mulberries:

- strengthen the immune system and help with colds

- prevent urinary tract diseases and bladder infections

- lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels

- regulate high blood pressure

- support the body in losing weight

Mulberries in TCM

It is impossible to imagine traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) without the mulberry tree. There is no part of the mulberry tree that is not used. A tea made from mulberry bark helps with coughs and headaches.

Mulberry leaf tea is considered a secret weapon against all forms of colds. Dry coughs and headaches can be fought off in this way. You should also drink a few cups regularly if you have high blood pressure.

Mulberry fruits are true all-rounders. In TCM they are used to prevent grey hair. But the fruity berries also help with anxiety, dizziness, insomnia, tinnitus or high blood pressure.

Mulberries by Hildegard von Bingen

Hildegard von Bingen appreciated the effect of mulberries and often mentioned them. She saw their healing power above all in connection with liver complaints. In her writings she states: "Whoever suffers from the liver should often drink mulberry wine as a beverage, because liver disease often arises from an overfilling of the blood, which mulberry wine calms down again...".

During the cold season, mulberry can also develop its full effect in the form of mulberry punch. Especially when it is refined with the typical Hildegard spices such as cloves and cinnamon bark.

Just in time for the pre-Christmas season, the new organic punch "hot mulberry" was launched. 100% natural ingredients. 100% taste. What's special about it? It was created according to the original recipe of Hildegard von Bingen. To go with it, there are tasty, healthy organic chestnut and spelt biscuits. This way we sweeten the Advent and Christmas season and at the same time have a healthy alternative to conventional products.

In summer, you can support your body by drinking mulberry juice.

Dried mulberries, on the other hand, are the perfect snack for in between meals and also help to cleanse and strengthen our liver.

In summary:

- The mulberry originally comes from Asia.

- It found its way to Europe as part of silk production.

- The mulberry grows on bushes and trees.

- In Europe, black, white and red mulberries have become established.

- Mulberries are rich in vitamins, amino acids, minerals and trace elements.

- With its mix of antioxidants, it protects our cells from free radicals.

- It is rich in high-quality vegetable protein. This makes it the perfect food supplement for athletes, vegetarians and vegans.

- Mulberries strengthen the immune system and help with colds.

- They have a preventive effect against urinary tract and bladder diseases.

- They lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

- Too high blood pressure is regulated.

- Eating mulberries helps the body to lose weight.

- In TCM, mulberry has been used as a medicinal plant for thousands of years.

- Mulberry leaf tea helps with colds.

- Mulberry fruits are used in TCM to prevent grey hair.

- The berries also support the body in cases of anxiety, dizziness, insomnia, tinnitus or high blood pressure.

- Hildegard von Bingen sees the healing power of the mulberry above all in connection with liver complaints.

- Mulberry punch, mulberry juice or dried mulberries help to cleanse and strengthen the liver.