桑葉
- ENG
- Mulberry Leaf
- LATIN
- Mori Folium
| Medicinal Group | Wind-heat dispersing medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried leaf of Morus alba L. (Fam. Moraceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet, bitter; cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Lung |
| Actions | To dispel wind-heat and remove heat from the lung, to subdue hyperactivity of the liver and improve vision |
Family
Moraceae
Part used
Leaf
Indications
Common cold due to wind-heat, dry cough due to heat in the lung, dizziness, headache, inflammation of the eye, blurred vision
Research Findings
- Mulberry leaf powder exhibited antioxidant activity and mulberry leaf powder has potential to decrease serum triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein, and C-reactive protein levels in mild dyslipidemia patients without causing severe adverse reactions.[1]
- Four weeks of mulberry leaf aqueous extract supplementation improved postprandial glycemic control in individuals with impaired fasting glucose tolerance. [2]
- Even though some patients experienced side effects such as mild diarrhea, dizziness or constipation and bloating, mulberry leaf tablet therapy is still capable and safe in reducing cholesterol levels in patients with mild dyslipidemia.[3]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Aramwit P, Supasyndh O, Siritienthong T, Bang N. (2013). Mulberry leaf reduces oxidation and C-reactive protein level in patients with mild dyslipidemia. Biomed Res Int. , 2013:787981. doi: 10.1155/2013/787981. Epub 2013 Jan 15.
- Kim JY, Ok HM, Kim J, Park SW, Kwon SW, Kwon O. (2015). Mulberry leaf extract improves postprandial glucose response in prediabetic subjects: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial. J Med Food. , 18(3):306-13. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2014.3160. Epub 2014 Oct 24.
- Aramwit P, Petcharat K, Supasyndh O. ( 2011). Efficacy of mulberry leaf tablets in patients with mild dyslipidemia. Phytother Res. , 25(3):365-9. doi: 10.1002/ptr.3270.
