Mulberry (lat.Morus): small fleshy fruits that have the shape of stones of 2-3 cm. The berries are juicy, sweet and have a pleasant aroma. The mulberry, depending on the variety, can vary in color from red to dark purple almost black and white to pink. The silk tree bears fruit every year and is very abundant. The harvest of a tree can be more than 200 kg. The first fruits begin to mature in mid-July. The main ripening period occurs at the end of July and the beginning of August.
There are around 16 species of mulberry trees, which are distributed in the territories of subtropical and temperate climatic zones. Mulberry grows well in Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Armenia and other countries in Asia, Africa and North America. It is believed that the spread of black mulberry came from southwestern Asia, and from white, from China.
The history of the use of mulberry leaves for the cultivation of silkworms is more than 4 thousand years old. The fruits were used before the events described in the Bible.
Because Because blackberry is a perishable and easy to damage product, it is better to use it freshly harvested. For the same reason, the fruit is not transported over long distances. In the refrigerator, fresh berries can be stored in polyethylene for no longer than 3 days.
To add shelf life, the blackberries are frozen or dried. At the same time, use only the most ripe fruits. The dried mulberry should be in two stages: first, in a sunny and well-ventilated place (1-2 weeks), and then in an oven at 30-40 ° C for one hour.
Mulberry has a large amount of vitamins (A, B1 - B6, B9, E, C, K), trace elements (manganese, iron, zinc, copper, selenium) and macronutrients (calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus). The berry of blackberry contains a large amount of potassium, whose lack in the body can cause hypokalemia, so doctors prescribe blackberry extracts when a potassium metabolism occurs.
It is also recommended to eat berries for people with chronic edema associated with altered cardiac function (myocardial dystrophy, defects of variable severity) and kidneys. It has a bile, sweaty and diuretic action and an anti-inflammatory effect. The regular consumption of blackberry reduces the difficulty to breathe, the pain in the heart and normalizes its rhythm. When anemia and metabolic disorders should last two weeks, there is a delay in such amount "until the eyes can see it".
From the digestive tract the default acts in two ways. When immature fruits are eaten, the chair is attached, so it is recommended for diarrhea and mature ones; on the contrary, it is diluted, therefore, it is used for constipation. A mixture of white mulberries (1 kg) and white honey (200 g) will help restore masculine power and get rid of prostatitis. Ingredients ground carefully. Store the mixture in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator at the door or in the general department. It is necessary to accept 1 spoon of dessert once a day before going to bed.
The juice of mulberry and the infusion have bactericidal and antiseptic effects. They are used to rinse the mouth with stomatitis, periodontal disease, ulcers and throat diseases. For the preparation of the infusion with chopped black mulberry (2 tablespoons of L.). Pour boiling water (200 g) and insist for 4 hours. The rinsing should be done at least 4 times a day.
For nervous disorders caused by overwork and accompanied by insomnia, it is recommended to make an infusion of mulberry. To do this, boil the blackberry (1 kg) in water (500 ml) over low heat for 30 minutes. The mass must acquire a viscous structure. There, honey is added (300 g), heated to 80 ° C and removed from the heat. Ready tincture need to take 1 teaspoon. 2-3 times during the afternoon.
The mulberry fruits are used in the kitchen for the preparation of desserts, cakes, jams, compotes, jelly, pastila, sorbet, stuffed for pasties, empanadas. It is also used as raw material for the preparation of alcoholic beverages (wine, vodka).
Excessive use of ripe berries can lead to diarrhea. It is also not recommended that people suffering from hypertension, differences in blood pressure and diabetes consume blackberry fruits.
