Abstract:
Mulberry, a member of the Moraceae family, is regarded as a special plant because of
its wide geographic distribution across continents, its adaptability to different cultivation methods,
and the various uses of its leafy foliage.
It has several benefits for environmental safety measures like soil erosion prevention, bioremediation
of polluted sites, water conservation, and air quality improvement through carbon
sequestration. The Mulberry is also employed as a medicinal plant to improve and enhance the
quality of human life. The potential antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antihyperglycemic,
anti-cancer, and anti-tyrosinase inhibitory action of mulberry extracts from the
leaf, stem, root, and bark have been documented.
Mulberries are a great source of nutrients and phytochemicals with potent medicinal properties,
making them a highly nourishing food for humans. The mulberry fruit is a key ingredient in many
value-added products, such as jams, jellies, wines, and syrups, since it is high in carbohydrates,
protein, and dietary fibre. Mulberry leaves are an excellent source for creating of protein-rich food
products with built-in antioxidants. Although Mulberry is produced professionally for sericulture
in many nations, its potential for use as a human food source is not well known. The review discusses
the value of mulberry as a source for various food, cosmetics, beverage, and pharmaceutical
industries.
All of the crucial mulberry species were compiled in this review article to evaluate it as the perfect
plant for ensuring a better future.