Mulberry Tea
Mulberry Tea:
White mulberry is native to China and is the food of silkworms. It was introduced into the United States in colonial times, during an attempt to establish a silk industry. The wood is very flexible and durable and has been used to make tennis rackets, hockey sticks, furniture, and boats.
How does it work?
There are some chemicals in white mulberry that work in a similar way to some medicines used for type 2 diabetes. They slow the breakdown of sugars in the gut so that they are absorbed more slowly into the blood. This helps the body keep blood sugar levels in the desirable range. (Source WebMD)
- Pharmacological Elements: Vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA), Deoxynojirimycin (DNJ), Phytosterol, Quercetin, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron and Zinc.
- Brewing method: 2 tablespoons dried mulberry leaves, and four cups of cold water. Simply add four cups of cold water to a pot with fresh mulberry leaves and gently heat over the stove for 10-15 minutes. optional to add honey or sugar as sweetener.