Mulberry leaf tea

What should you know about Mulberry leaf tea uses, forms, evidence and safety?

Brewed mulberry leaf tea, leaf powder and standardized extracts are distinct; the clearer glucose research concerns particular extracts.

Green mulberry leaves growing on a mulberry bush
Morus alba (verify source and product species)

The short answer

The exact identity, preparation and amount determine how information about Mulberry leaf tea applies. Traditional context and practitioner experience are presented separately from modern research. Concentrated mulberry leaf products may overlap with diabetes medicines and could contribute to low blood glucose. Gastrointestinal tolerance and product concentration vary. Medicinal use during pregnancy or breastfeeding requires clinician review.

Sources

  1. Mulberry leaf or extract and glycemic traits: systematic reviewPubMed
  2. Timing of mulberry leaf extract and post-meal glucose: randomized trialPubMed