Mulberry (kuwaa)

Morus alba | クヮー

Botanical Description
Deciduous tree with broad lobed leaves and sweet clustered berries.

Parts Used
Leaves, berries, root bark

Energetics
Taste: Sweet, slightly bitter
Temperature: Cooling
Affinity: Lungs, liver, digestion, skin

Actions
Nutritive tonic, hypoglycemic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, astringent, diuretic

Traditional Uses
Leaves used as tea for blood pressure and liver. Berries eaten fresh or preserved. Bark used to clear heat.

Modern Applications
Supports blood sugar, liver detox, skin clarity, and cardiovascular health.

Contraindications
Root bark not recommended in pregnancy. Monitor use with diabetic medications.

Preparation Methods
Tea, infused vinegar, fresh berries, tincture, poultice

Dose
Tea: 1–2 cups/day
Powder: 500–1000 mg/day
Tincture: 30–60 drops 2x/day