White mulberry leaf (Sang Ye)

Indication of the white mulberry leaf in Chinese medicine

After being consumed, the leaf of the white mulberry slows down the absorption of monosaccharide in the stomach and lowers the level of sugar in blood after a meal.

The indications of this leaf are during :

• Diabetes
• Flu accompanied by fever, headache, cough and chest pain
• Important thirst
• Dry mouth and throat
• Common cold with sore throat, red eyes and possibly fever
• Red eyes
• Sore eyes
• Thick, yellow sputum

A study from the Tokyo Agriculture and Industry University of Japan reports that tests conducted showed a 5% decrease in type 1 diabetes symptoms after consumption of white mulberry leaves.

Instructions for use and dosage

• Place 6g of white mulberry leaf in a tall cup. Pour simmering spring water over it and fill the mug to 90% (between 200 and 250ml approximately). Cover the mug and let infuse for 10 minutes.

Contraindication

White mulberry leaf should be avoided by pregnant women and used sparingly by people who :

• have a weak digestive system
• have frequent loose stools or chronic diarrhea
• feel a cold sensation in their stomach