Botanical
White Mulberry
White mulberry (Morus alba) is a tree native to China whose leaves, the traditional food of silkworms, are used in herbal extracts.
Also listed as Karayamaguwa, Sohakuhi, Sang-Bai-Pi, Ramulus Mori
What safety signal deserves attention?
The diabetes pilot found a 15% rise in serum creatinine compared with placebo. This small trial does not establish kidney injury, but it makes an unqualified safety claim inappropriate. 1
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Sources
- Impact of mulberry leaf extract on type 2 diabetes (Mul-DM): A randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2017