Volume : 12, Issue : 04, April – 2025

Title:

POTENTIAL PHARMACOLOGICAL APPLICATION OF Morus alba: A REVIEW

Authors :

Jyothi B N *, Dr. Kiran K J , Mrs. Sanitha M , Mr. Shabin P, Dr. Prasobh G R

Abstract :

Morus alba (M. alba), also known as white mulberry, belongs to the Moraceae family. It has long been used commonly in Ayurvedic and many of traditional systems of medicine. Medicinally, whole plants, leaves, fruits, branches, and roots have been employed. The present paper gives an account of updated information on its Phytochemicals and Pharmacological activities. The plant contained tannins, steroids, phytosterols, sitosterol, glycosides, alkaloids, carbohydrates, proteins, and amino acids, as well as saponins, triterpenes, phenolics, flavonoids, benzofuran derivatives, anthocyanins, anthraquinones, glycosides, vitamins, and minerals. The review reveals the wide range of important Pharmacological activities including antidiabetic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, anxiolytic, anthelmintic, antistress,immunomodulatory, nephroprotective, hepatoprotective actions. This study looked at Morus alba’s traditional uses, chemical components, and pharmacological effects.
Keywords: Antioxidants, Antimicrobials, Immunomodulatory, Morus alba, Nephroprotective,

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press Jyothi B N et al., Potential Pharmacological Application Of Morus alba: A Review., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(04).

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