The efficacy and function of young mulberry leaves

Mulberry leaves are a common plant, and silkworm farmers usually have them. Many people only know that mulberry leaves can be used to raise silkworms, but they don’t know that mulberry leaves also have good medicinal value. They can be used as medicine or soaked in water to drink. Generally, young mulberry leaves are used to soak in water. Mulberry leaves can clear the lungs and moisten dryness, relieve cough, remove heat, resolve phlegm, treat night sweats, clear the liver and improve eyesight. They can also be eaten by the elderly and can treat dizziness, insomnia, etc. If you stick to it every day, your physical condition will definitely improve.

① Lower blood sugar

Mulberry leaves contain N-containing-sugars, which have the pharmacological effect of inhibiting the rise of blood sugar and can be used to prevent, treat and cure diabetes. [5] Mulberry leaves have the function of inhibiting the rise of blood sugar. Its main functional ingredient is the "bioalkali" in mulberry leaves, which is a component with special functions that other animals and plants do not have. The Japanese medical community calls this special composition "DNJ" substance. Its main function is to inhibit the decomposition of sucrase, maltase, α-glucose and α-amylase, stimulate insulin secretion and reduce the rate of insulin decomposition. [6]

② Eliminate sores and freckles

Studies have shown that mulberry leaves also have good skin beauty effects, especially for acne and brown spots on the face. Mulberry leaves are rich in flavonoids, phenols, amino acids, organic acids, carotene, vitamins and a variety of trace elements essential to the human body, which have a positive effect on improving and regulating the metabolism of skin tissue, especially inhibiting the occurrence and development of pigmentation. In addition, regular drinking can also reduce the accumulation of lipofuscin (age spots) in the skin or internal organs.

③Weight loss and fat removal

Mulberry leaf tea can help lose weight, which is related to the effects of mulberry leaves in "reducing swelling" and "clearing blood". The reason why mulberry leaf tea can reduce swelling is because mulberry leaves have a diuretic effect. The diuretic effect is different from the diuretic effect. It not only promotes urination, but also can expel excess water accumulated in cells. Therefore, mulberry leaf tea can improve the so-called edema phenomenon. Blood purification is to remove excess neutral fat and cholesterol from the blood. Excessive increase in neutral fat or cholesterol in the blood is hyperlipidemia. Therefore, most fat people suffer from hyperlipidemia. Mulberry leaves can improve this high blood lipids.

④Reduce blood viscosity

The blood viscosity of patients with hyperlipidemia is high, and the blood flow in the capillaries is particularly obstructed. Capillaries are only 1/100 of the thickness of our hair, so they are easily clogged. Myocardial infarction and cerebral hemorrhage are both the result of blockage of capillaries. Mulberry leaves contain flavonoids that strengthen capillaries and reduce blood viscosity. Therefore, while helping to lose weight and improve hyperlipidemia, they also prevent myocardial infarction and cerebral hemorrhage.