Mulberry tea leaves, also known as sang ye, come from the mulberry tree, which is native to China and is currently cultivated across most areas of the world. Silkworms feed on the green, spade-shaped leaves of the mulberry tree, which are harvested and dried in autumn for use as herbal remedies. The taste of the mulberry leaf is bitter, sweet and is considered to have calming properties according to the Chinese medical tradition, reports "Acupuncture Today." People in India and China have used the herbal treatment for centuries to remove excessive heat and toxins from the body. Be sure to consult a licensed health care provider prior to using mulberry leaf tea medicinally.

Blood Sugar Balance

Mulberry leaf tea can balance blood sugar, which is an important discovery considering that 8 percent of the U.S. population has diabetes. In the 2008 study, researchers from the University of Minnesota conducted clinical trials of mulberry leaf as a remedy for type 2 diabetes and discovered the herb is effective as a blood sugar balancer and aids carbohydrate absorption. Lead researcher Lee Zhong, M.D., and his team found that the herb lowers post-meal blood sugar spikes by an average of 44 percent and stabilizes blood sugar levels, reports "Medical News Today."

Liver and Lung Remedy

In Chinese medicine, mulberry leaf tea is known as a cooling remedy that treats the liver and lung meridians. It functions by removing lung heat symptoms such as fever, sore throat and cough, and it clears fire in the liver, which means it removes symptoms such as dry, painful and watery eyes, according to "Acupuncture Today." As with all herbal remedies, be sure to consult a practitioner prior to using mulberry leaf tea.

Dosage

The dosage range for mulberry leaf tea is 4.5 to 15 g daily, depending on the condition being treated, according to "Acupuncture Today." Make sure to consult with a licensed practitioner before taking mulberry leaf or any other dietary supplement or herbal remedy.