The efficacy, effects and contraindications of winter mulberry leaves

Everyone must be familiar with winter mulberry leaves, which are the leaves of the mulberry tree and the favorite food of young silkworms. Winter mulberry leaves refer to the dry mulberry leaves obtained after harvesting fresh mulberry leaves in spring and drying them. It is a Chinese herbal medicine and can be directly used for soaking in water, which is very beneficial to the human body. So, what are the functions, effects and taboos of winter mulberry leaves?

The role and efficacy of winter mulberry leaves

1. Clear away heat and relieve fire

Clearing away heat and removing fire is one of the important functions of winter mulberry leaves. It can directly enter the liver meridian, eliminate liver heat, and enhance the liver's detoxification ability. Our eyesight impairment and eye fatigue are mostly caused by liver heat. Therefore, eating some winter mulberry leaves properly on a regular basis can not only protect the liver, but also prevent eyesight impairment and has the important effect of clearing away heat and removing fire.

2. Prevent premature graying of hair

Winter mulberry leaves contain a variety of amino acids and nutrients that are beneficial to the body. After taking them, they can nourish the essence and moisturize the hair. It can promote rapid hair growth and prevent premature graying of hair. Those who have white hair due to lack of essence and blood can turn their white hair black after taking winter mulberry leaves.

3. Disperse wind, clear heat and detoxify

Winter mulberry leaves are slightly cold in nature and can dispel wind, clear heat and detoxify. Drinking them in water directly can reduce the occurrence of wind-heat colds. In addition, they can also clear away heat and reduce fire. In the dry winter, the liver fire in the human body is abundant. At this time, people are prone to some symptoms of getting angry. Taking more winter mulberry leaves on a regular basis can eliminate the heat and toxins in the body and prevent the occurrence of such symptoms of getting angry from the source.

Taboos of winter mulberry leaves

Winter mulberry leaves are slightly cold and non-toxic, and have few side effects when taken normally. They are relatively safe. However, you must pay attention to the dosage when taking winter mulberry leaves. If you take too much, it will increase gastrointestinal pressure and easily cause spleen and stomach weakness. This is one of the common side effects of taking winter mulberry leaves. In addition, if you take too much winter mulberry leaves for a long time, it will damage your essence and easily make your body weak.