Morus
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Morus, commonly known as the mulberry tree, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing. Renowned for its nutrient-rich leaves and antioxidant-packed berries, it is frequently used to support blood sugar regulation, improve cardiovascular health, and reduce inflammation, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and vitality.
- Scientific name: Morus
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Rosales, it is further categorized under the family Moraceae. Ultimately, the medicinal specimen is identified by its genus, Morus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Moraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Morus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Morus, is referred to by various names across different languages and cultures. In Scots Gaelic, it is called Sùlaire, while in Belarusian, it is known as Бакланы. In Punjabi, it is written as گینٹ, and in Arabic, the name used is أخرق. Additionally, in Esperanto, the plant is commonly called Suloj.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| gd | Sùlaire | Wikidata |
| be | Бакланы | Wikidata |
| pnb | گینٹ | Wikidata |
| ar | أخرق | Wikidata |
| eo | Suloj | Wikidata |
| tg-latn | Mohixūrak | Wikidata |
| fi | valkosuulat | Wikidata |
| be-tarask | Бакланы | Wikidata |
| io | Ganeto | Wikidata |
| my | ဂန္နက်ငှက် | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted in countries such as Denmark, Great Britain, and Sweden. Moving toward the central part of the continent, the species can also be found throughout Middle Europe. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the borders of Austria. Furthermore, its range extends into the Middle European territories of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Mulberry (Morus), possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The leaf is perhaps the most widely recognized part used in traditional medicine to manage blood sugar levels and inflammation. Beyond the foliage, the branch can be harvested for certain extracts, while the root itself contains bioactive compounds. Specifically, the root bark or root-bark is often employed in traditional formulations to treat ailments ranging from coughs to digestive issues, making every part of the plant valuable in herbal medicine.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root-bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| branch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Morus has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Resveratrol, anthocyanins, dopamine, flavonoids, kuwanon L.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Resveratrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dopamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kuwanon L | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| moracin M | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morusin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mulberrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Morus has 7 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Morus has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, neurological disorders, Alzheimer's disease, antidiabetic, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| neurological disorders | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atherosclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mental illness | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |