The Mulberry Leaf
Mulberry Leaf History
Common Name: Mulberry Leaf, Morus Leaf, White Mulberry Latin Name: Morus Alba Family: Moraceae Chinese Traditional Medicine: Sang Ye Properties: Mulberry Leaf Extract: 1-Deoxynojirimycin (1-DNJ)
Research shows Mulberry Leaves is a super food with preventative effects against adult diseases such as high blood sugar, high cholesterol, hypertension and much more.
Mulberry Tree History ~ The Tree of Life ~
The history of man utilizing the Mulberry Leaf for its unique healing properties dates back over 5,000 years. Commonly known as the food source for silkworms the Mulberry Leaf is considered one of the oldest herbs used by man. The Mulberry Tree was central to life in ancient times, both in the East and West. It has been used throughout Asia, Europe, Middle East and India as a healing food ingredient and as a traditional medicine to restore health. Its high source of vitamin and mineral content provide miraculous ability to boost vitality and insure wellness. It has been celebrated by Emperors, poets, artists and depicted in various literary compilations. Described in legends dating thousands of years in Chinese mythology the Mulberry Tree is considered “The Tree of Life“ and “The Herb of Immortality“. Scholars have debated on the mistranslation of the Biblical referenced Sycamore tree to have actually been the Mulberry Tree. It has its findings in Biblical references such as 1Maccabees; Isaiah and Ezekial to name a few. Also known as “Toot” in Hebrew, Hindu and other Middle Eastern Cultures, all parts of the Mulberry Tree (berries, leaves, twigs and the root bark) are utilized for medicinal and commercial purposes.
The Mulberry Tree by Vincent Van-Gogh
References in various old Chronicles show that the Mulberry Tree was far more esteemed in ancient times than at present. It was included among the large number of useful plants ordered by Charlemagne (812 AD) to be cultivated on the imperial farm. Virgil, one of Rome’s greatest poets, describes the Mulberry Tree as “The Tree of Gold “ (D’arbe D’or). Vincent van Gogh featured the Mulberry Tree in several of his paintings.Mulberry Leaves have been treasured in Asia as an herbal medicine since ancient times. China’s oldest book of remedies, the bible for all herbal medicine refers to the dry Mulberry leaf tea, “Sang ye cha” or ‘godly hermits’ tea, “Qian cheng de yin shi cha” as a miracle remedy, an immortality medicine. Mulberries do not bud until frost is over therefore they symbolize calculated patience. Budding occurs overnight, symbolizing expediency and wisdom. For these attributes and others the ancient Greeks dedicated the plant to the goddess of wisdom Athena (the Roman goddess Minerva), and defined it as “A tree with life reviving potential”. Mulberry Leaf Health Benefits