Mulberry Twig Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Mulberry twigs are from the branches of the mulberry tree, Morus alba. Mulberry is native to East Asia where it has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Mulberry twigs are collected from the trees in the spring and sun-dried, then used in herbal decoctions.^1,2

Mulberry Twig Health Uses and Health Benefits

Mulberry twigs contain antioxidant compounds that help combat inflammation and reduce cellular damage that leads to long-term illnesses, including cancers and liver disease. As a natural anti-inflammatory, mulberry twigs help to combat inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Mulberry twigs also have diuretic properties, making them an effective remedy for relieving edema (water retention).^2,3

References

1. https://www.acupuncturetoday.com/herbcentral/mulberry_twig.php
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3925215/ 
3. https://draxe.com/mulberry/