Mulberry: A Versatile Plant, its Potential Applications in different Industries

Mulberry is a deciduous, perennial plant that grows quickly in a variety of climatic, topographical, and soil conditions. The mulberry plant's rich constituents have led to its extensive application in a range of businesses. Mulberry has long been used as a functional food due to its high concentration of phytochemical components. Mulberry fruits are difficult to preserve due to their high water content; as a result, many value-added goods such as syrups, wines, teas, squashes, jams, breads, jellies and köme, pekmez (turkish by-products), yogurts, vinegar, parathas, biscuits, and many more are produced for optimal usage. Mulberries and their extracts contain antimicrobial, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperlipidemic, and anti-cancer activities and are used to treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions. Morus species' fruits, twigs, leaves, and bark exhibit significant anti-tyrosinase inhibitory activity, making it a viable cosmetic whitening agent. The current review focuses on the phytochemical composition, functioning, nutritional and nutraceutical potential of Mulberry, as well as its use as a common ingredient in many cosmetic products.