There are many plants in nature that effectively lower blood sugar , and mulberry tree. is one of them.
This tree, which provides us with delicious berries popular all over the world, but also offers health benefits in the form of its leaves..
For centuries, mulberry leaves have been used in traditional medicine to lower blood sugar levels, while also having other health benefits..
According to YouTube channel Lekovite Biljke, mulberry leaves are rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, folic acid, adenine, carotene, zinc, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin C..
Young mulberry leaves are edible when cooked and are often used to make tea.
Preparation of mulberry leaf tea
Dried leaves. are used to prepare black mulberry leaf tea.
The procedure is simple.
Two teaspoons of tea pour 2 dl of boiling water.
Cover and let stand 10 minutes.
Filter and drink. .
It is recommended to drink up to three cups of tea a day without added sugar..
Health effects of mulberry leaf tea
Black mulberry leaf tea contains ingredients that can help fight diabetes..
These components prevent the absorption of carbohydrates in the intestines..
Studies have shown that mulberry leaf extract can lower blood sugar and insulin after eating carbohydrates.
In a three-month study in people with type 2 diabetes.type who took 1,000 mg of mulberry leaf extract three times a day significant reductions in postprandial blood sugar.
In addition, in folk medicine mulberry leaf tea is also used as a diuretic and is considered beneficial against cholesterol, inflammation in the body, and to support heart health..
Cultivation and propagation of mulberry
Mulberry originated in China, but today it is grown all over the world. .
Its fruits resemble stretched blackberries..
The leaves of the mulberry tree are thick, ovate and serrate at the edges , while the reverse side is rough and hairy.
They are also a food source for the silkworm. .
Black mulberry leaves , which contain a milky white juice called latex, are most used in folk medicine.
Learn more in the attached video.
Much health!
