Morus alba multicaulis

Morus alba multicaulis
Family:Morus alba multicaulis; Analgesic; Antiasthmatic; Antirheumatic; Antitussive; Astringent; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emollient; Expectorant; Hypoglycaemic; Hypotensive; Odontalgic; Sedative.
Common name:White mulberry
The white mulberry has a long history of medicinal use in Chinese medicine almost all parts of the plant are used in one way or another. Recent research has shown improvements in elephantiasis when treated with leaf extract injections and in tetanus following oral doses of the sap mixed with sugar.The leaves are antibacterial astringent diaphoretic hypoglycaemic odontalgic and ophthalmic. They are taken internally in the treatment of colds influenza eye infections and nosebleeds. The leaves are collected after the first frosts of autumn and can be used fresh but are generally dried. The stems are antirheumatic diuretic hypotensive and pectoral. A tincture of the bark is used to relieve toothache. The branches are harvested in late spring or early summer and are dried for later use. The fruit has a tonic effect on kidney energy. It is used in the treatment of urinary incontinence tinnitus premature greying of the hair and constipation in the elderly. The root bark is antitussive diuretic expectorant and hypotensive. It is used internally in the treatment of asthma coughs bronchitis oedema hypertension and diabetes. The roots are harvested in the winter and dried for later use. Extracts of the plant have antibacterial and fungicidal activity.

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