Mulberry Leaf Tea: Why You Should Be Drinking It
Mulberry Leaf has been used to heal ailments for 5,000 years, according to health website Green Silk. It is one of the oldest herbs known to man. Celebrated by Emperors, Poets and Artists it features in many literary works. In fact, Vincent Van Gogh painted the tree in many of his artworks.
Mulberry Leaf is known for its potent health benefits.
Mulberry Leaf Tea (Sang Ye) has been drunk by the Chinese, Japanese and Koreans for Centuries. Used regularly in Traditional Chinese medicine, the tonic is used to heal the body of various health complaints.
If you suffer from chronic health issues you may just benefit from a fragrant cup of Mulberry Leaf Tea. It is known to improve insomnia symptoms, poor eye sight, skin problems, diabetes, high cholesterol and inflammation.
So lets talk a look at the main benefits of Mulberry Leaf Tea.
Mineral and Antioxidant Powerhouse
Mulberry Leaf is a nutritional powerhouse. Mulberry contains calcium, iron and zinc according to a leading study published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition in 2006. The plant is full of anti-oxidants, ascorbic acid and beta carotene. Anti-oxidants prevent cellular damage from free radicals from digesting food, smoke and other air pollutants.
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) benefits include; it reduces stress, aids in recovering from a cold and improves skin that has been aged. It is also beneficial for the prevention of macular degeneration, inflammation, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Beta carotene is a precursor to Vitamin A and is generally found in red/orange pigmented vegetables such as carrots and onions. It is nourishing for the skin and improves eye health.
Reduces Blood Glucose Levels
Gallic acid which is contained in Mulberry Leaf is highly beneficial in preventing Diabetes Type-2. In a study in the Journal “Diabetes Care” in 2007, participants were given sucrose (sugar) and mulberry leaf extract. The mulberry leaf prevented glucose spikes within the first few hours of consuming the sugar. Mulberry Leaf reduces blood glucose level which has a direct effect on diabetes.
Anti-Inflammatory Effect
Mulberry Leaf is used to treat inflammation caused by chronic disease. Scientists believe that mulberry leaf cuts off the body’s inflammatory response reducing inflammation. In a study presented in the 2010 Phytotherapy Research Journal, rats with paw edema were given mulberry leaf. They reacted favorably, reducing pain and inflammation in their joints.
Decreases Bad Cholesterol
In A Bio-Med International Study in 2013 triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels decreased significantly when patients were given mulberry leaf extract. The strict regime included Mulberry Leaf three times a day for three months. The study proved that the effects of bad cholesterol can be reversed if the leaf is consumed in high dosages. A study presented in the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition further supported these findings. Drinking the tea regularly is known to reduce high cholesterol in patients.
A herbalist from Malaysia, Tan Hong Boon sees patients with chronic health conditions every day in his home-based clinic. He reports that Mulberry Leaf Tea is a beneficial tool for his patients, “improving blood flow to the eyes, improving brain function, energy, reducing insomnia, blood pressure and blood sugar.”
So there you have it. Mulberry Leaf Tea is a wonderful in-expensive tonic with a wealth of health benefits.
