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Fresh Mulberry Infused Wine

traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys, support vision, and promote dark hair

By · Registered Nutritionist & TCM Practitioner

Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Makes
1 jar
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Fresh Mulberry Infused Wine

Why people make this wine

Mulberries — the small, juicy dark fruits of the mulberry tree — ripen in late spring to early summer and are typically available at Chinese or Asian grocers during the season. Traditional Chinese medicine has long valued the mulberry fruit for its sweet, cool nature and its ability to nourish the blood and fluids of the body, particularly benefiting the liver and kidneys. Folk practice in China and among Chinese communities has for generations involved soaking ripe dark mulberries in rice wine as a home tonic — primarily drunk by middle-aged and older adults as a general vitality and eye-health tonic. Long-term moderate use is traditionally associated with helping the hair retain its colour.

Nourilo is clear that this is a tonic in very small amounts — 2 tablespoons at a time, twice daily. It is not a drink to sip freely; the point is the slow infusion of the fruit’s beneficial properties into the wine over two weeks.

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Frequently asked questions

How much of this mulberry wine should I drink, and how often?

The traditional serving is 2 tablespoons twice daily. The recipe is clear that this is a tonic taken in very small amounts and that you should not exceed this quantity.

How long does it take before the wine is ready to drink?

The mulberries need to soak in the rice wine for at least 2 weeks before the wine is ready to drink. The total preparation time, including the infusion period, is approximately 14 days.

What are mulberries traditionally associated with in this recipe?

In Chinese food therapy, mulberries are considered a tonic for the liver and kidneys and are traditionally associated with nourishing the blood, supporting eyesight, and — with long-term moderate use — helping older adults maintain darker hair.

Can I use dried mulberries if fresh ones are not available?

Yes. Fresh mulberries are typically in season from March to April and are available at Chinese or Asian grocers during that period. Outside of season, the recipe notes you can use dried dark mulberries soaked in the wine as an alternative.

Is this wine suitable for people who do not drink alcohol?

This preparation contains alcohol and is intended to be drunk as a small tonic serving. For those who cannot or prefer not to drink wine, Nourilo notes it can also be used as a cooking splash in braised meat dishes, and suggests a readymade non-alcoholic alternative such as He Shou Wu Black Sesame Paste for a hair-darkening tonic.

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