Can drinking water infused with mulberry leaves lower blood sugar levels?

Generally speaking, soaking mulberry leaves in water and drinking it can help lower blood sugar to some extent, but its effect is limited and cannot replace medical treatment. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Mulberry leaves contain abundant polysaccharides and flavonoid compounds. Among them, mulberry leaf polysaccharides can promote insulin secretion and improve the body's glucose utilization efficiency, thereby reducing blood glucose levels. In addition, flavonoids can inhibit the activity of α-glucosidase in the intestines, slowing down the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates from food, which also helps control post-meal blood sugar spikes.

However, diabetic patients or those with severe hyperglycemia may not effectively control blood sugar through mulberry leaf water alone and should undergo comprehensive treatment under a doctor's guidance. Moreover, mulberry leaves are relatively cold in nature, and individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold or colds caused by wind-cold should not consume large amounts of mulberry leaf water over a long period. At the same time, excessive consumption of mulberry leaf water may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Therefore, it is recommended to drink an appropriate amount according to individual constitution and needs.

In daily life, it is recommended that individuals with high blood sugar regularly monitor their blood glucose levels, adjust their treatment plans timely, and ensure that blood sugar levels remain within the target range.