Although you might not give a white mulberry tree much thought, this humble plant has many health advantages.
White mulberry has been linked to improved heart health, blood sugar regulation, and possibly even cancer prevention, according to research.
During colonial times, white mulberry was introduced to the United States in an effort to establish a domestic silk industry.
The tree adapted well to a variety of conditions and is now found throughout North America and other temperate zones, even if the silk trade never fully blossomed.