Abstract

Mulberry, Morus spp. of the family Moraceae being the primary food plant for the monophagous insect Bombyx which has special significance in sericulture industry. Due to its chemical composition and pharmacological functions it is being utilized as a medicinal plant. Many active compounds isolated from the mulberry plants which used as medicines. Biochemical compounds such as Moranolin (DNJ), Moran (glycopeptides), hydrophobic flavonoids (flavones and flavonone), 2- Arylbenzofuran, and Ethanolic extract, Flavonoids, Polyphenols, Carotenoids, Vitamins A, C, E, Ethyl acetate, γ -aminobutyric acid, Flavanics are isolated from different parts of mulberry plants which play a vital role in Hypoglycemic activity, Anti-obesity action, Lipid-lowering action, Antioxidants action, Anti- inflammatory actions, Antiallergic action, Vasoactive action, Neuroprotective action, Anticancer action. Mulberry plants are identified for their profitable health consequences and therefore attracted the attention of the pharmaceutical industry. The main objective of presentreviewis to provide the active principlesof Mulberry plants.

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