Say Mulberry Leaf
Say Mulberry Leaf
Mulberry Leaf Benefits
Suitable for Wind-Heat Cold: Mulberry leaves are suitable for individuals experiencing wind-heat cold symptoms. They have the effect of dispersing wind-heat, clearing the lungs, and moisturizing dryness. When experiencing symptoms like cold or sore throat, you can brew mulberry leaves with chrysanthemum and balloon flower for tea. This combination helps dispel wind-heat, has anti-inflammatory and disinfectant effects.
Gut Health Regulation: Drinking mulberry leaf-infused water can aid in regulating intestinal health and improving constipation in certain cases. Additionally, mulberry leaves possess properties that clear lung heat and moisturize lung dryness, effectively inhibiting the continuous reproduction of harmful bacteria.
Relief for Inflamed Gums and Throat Discomfort: In cases of gum inflammation and throat discomfort caused by excessive internal heat, consuming mulberry leaf-infused water can help alleviate throat pain and toothache.
Beneficial for People with "Three Highs": Mulberry leaves contain abundant alkaloids, polysaccharides, unsaturated fatty acids, etc. Individuals with conditions like high blood sugar, high blood lipids, and high blood pressure can replace their daily tea with mulberry leaf infusion. This practice contributes to lowering blood sugar, blood lipids, and blood pressure to a certain extent.
Hair and Scalp Health: Using mulberry leaf water for hair rinsing can have a positive effect on treating hair loss and premature graying, while also effectively reducing the production of dandruff.
Foot Soaking and Antibacterial Properties: Soaking feet with mulberry leaf-infused water can effectively relieve swelling and pain. There are numerous acupuncture points on the feet, and foot soaking stimulates these important points, providing relaxation for both the body and mind. Mulberry leaves contain components that inhibit bacteria, which can effectively eliminate foot odor.
Health Recipe
Mulberry Leaf, Goji Berry, and Cassia Seed Congee
Ingredients: 10g mulberry leaves, 20g goji berries, 20g cassia seeds, 200g glutinous rice, some rock sugar.
Instructions: Wash mulberry leaves and cassia seeds. Wrap them in clean gauze and tie the bag tightly. Wash goji berries and glutinous rice, soak for 1 hour. Place the herbal bag in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and simmer. Remove the gauze bag, add goji berries and glutinous rice to the soup, and cook into a congee. When the congee is ready, add some rock sugar to taste.
Effects: Liver-calming, vision-brightening, and intestinal-moistening. It is effective for symptoms like dizziness, restlessness, insomnia, and dry stools.
Mulberry Leaf and Tangerine Peel Tea
Ingredients: 5g mulberry leaves, 5g tangerine peel.
Instructions: Put mulberry leaves and tangerine peel into a cup, add boiling water. Drink as tea.
Effects: Clears the lungs and moisturizes dryness, assists in controlling blood sugar, blood lipids, and blood pressure. Suitable for individuals with conditions like hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes as a daily beverage.
