Mulberry Leaf (Morus alba)
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Overview
White mulberry is a deciduous tree cultivated for over 5,000 years, primarily known as the preferred food source for silkworms. The leaves contain flavonoids with antioxidant properties along with vitamins A, B1, B2, and C. In traditional Chinese medicine, mulberry leaves have been valued for their expectorant and fever-reducing properties.
Traditional uses & properties
Mulberry leaves support respiratory health by helping to loosen and expel phlegm, making them useful for treating coughs. They are traditionally used to address fever, inflamed or sore eyes, sore throat, headache, dizziness, and vertigo. The leaves demonstrate antioxidant activity through their flavonoid content.
Traditional preparations
Traditional texts describe the preparations below, and where those texts give specific amounts, the amounts are quoted here as part of that record. This is a record of historical practice, not a dosage recommendation - the figures are what the sources say, not what HerbMate tells you to take. Amounts, potency, and safe use vary enormously by preparation, plant part, and person.
The leaves are typically prepared as a decoction or tea. Specific dosage should be determined based on individual needs and professional guidance.
Safety & precautions
No specific warnings noted in the source material. As with any herbal remedy, consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
Drug & food interactions
Interaction data is not available for this herb - talk to a pharmacist before combining it with any medication. A blank entry here means we have not documented interactions, not that none exist.
Habitat
Native to China and now grown worldwide as a garden ornamental. The leaves are gathered in late autumn, twigs in early summer, berries when ripe in summer, and the root is harvested in winter.
Traditionally used for
- Fever11 herbs · 2 free
- Pink Eye5 herbs · 2 free
- Strep Throat10 herbs · 2 free
- Vertigo4 herbs · 2 free
- Cold and Flu16 herbs · 2 free
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mulberry Leaf (Morus alba) traditionally used for?
Traditional sources describe Mulberry Leaf (Morus alba) as follows: Mulberry leaves support respiratory health by helping to loosen and expel phlegm, making them useful for treating coughs. They are traditionally used to address fever, inflamed or sore eyes, sore throat, headache, dizziness, and vertigo. The leaves demonstrate antioxidant activity through their flavonoid content.
How is Mulberry Leaf (Morus alba) prepared?
Traditional texts describe the preparations below, and where those texts give specific amounts, the amounts are quoted here as part of that record. This is a record of historical practice, not a dosage recommendation - the figures are what the sources say, not what HerbMate tells you to take. Amounts, potency, and safe use vary enormously by preparation, plant part, and person. The leaves are typically prepared as a decoction or tea. Specific dosage should be determined based on individual needs and professional guidance.
What safety cautions apply to Mulberry Leaf (Morus alba)?
No specific warnings noted in the source material. As with any herbal remedy, consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
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