Ekoplanet White mulberry leaf - Morus alba 100g

White mulberry occurrence

White mulberry (Morus alba) is a tree native to East Asia, but is grown in various regions around the world. Probably best known for being food for silkworms - these insects feed on the leaves of this tree. The berries on the white mulberry tree vary in color - from white, to pink, to red, to almost black. The white mulberries have a sweeter taste than their black-fruited relative morus nigra.

What are white mulberry good for?

The plant contains valuable active ingredients. Among them the following can be mentioned: alkaloids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, amino acids, phenolic acids, minerals and vitamin C. There is research on the mulberry leaf that shows that a certain substance that the tree contains has several beneficial health aspects. Among other things, the mulberry leaf can stabilize blood sugar and reduce the absorption of sugar in the body (1). In China it is a tradition to drink tea on mulberry leaves. The tea was also brewed there for its good effect on the stomach.

Does mulberry leaf have side effects

White mulberry leaf has no known side effects. Of course, there may be people who are hypersensitive or allergic to mulberries. Side effects in the form of problems with the stomach or skin changes can then occur after use.

References:

(1). Influence of mulberry leaf extract on the blood glucose and breath hydrogen response to ingestion of 75 g sucrose by type 2 diabetic and control subjects https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17303787/ ( retrieved 08.08.2023)