The leaves of Morus alba Linn. (Family: Moraceae) commonly known as mulberry are mainly used as food for the silkworms and they are sometimes eaten as vegetable or used as cattle fodder in different parts of the world. Morus alba has potential source of food diet and natural antioxidants. It contains major nutritional components and sufficient quantities of essential macro-(K, Ca, Mg and Na) and micro-(Fe, Zn, and Ni) elements. It has a unique nutritional profile containing proteins, phenolics, flavonoids and anthocyanins that enhances its significance as promising nature''s functional tonic. The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of carbohydrate, Amino acids, glycoside, phytosterols, alkaloids, tannins, steroids, flavanoids and saponin. It is known for its number of pharmacological activities like hepatoprotective activity, antidiabetic activity, Immunomodulatory property, antiulcer activity, anti-dopaminergic activity, hyperlipidemic activity and antimicrobial activity against both gram positive and gram-negative bacteria. The fruit possesses tonic effect on kidney energy and used to check urinary incontinence, dizziness, diabetes, pre-maturing gray hair, and constipation in the elderly and while leaves are antibacterial, astringent, diaphoretic, hypoglycaemic, odontalgic and ophthalmic which are used to treat sore throats, colds, eye infections, and nose bleeds. Mulberry leaves as protein source in food formulations and neuroprotective functions can be used against neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer and Parkinsonism. Chemopreventive potential has been highlighted in some studies but still researchers should pay attention to validate the findings to enhance meticulousness.
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