Can dried mulberries relieve thirst and stimulate saliva production?

Generally, dried mulberries can stimulate saliva production and relieve thirst, but excessive consumption is not recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:

As a food with both medicinal and dietary uses, dried mulberries are categorized under the yin-nourishing group in traditional Chinese medicine theory, possessing functions of nourishing yin fluids, moistening dryness, and promoting saliva production. They retain various nutrients from fresh mulberries, including glucose, fructose, and other sugars that can stimulate salivary gland secretion. Meanwhile, the organic acids contained in dried mulberries can promote fluid secretion from oral mucosa, alleviating dryness. Additionally, the rich content of B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, and minerals in dried mulberries can assist in regulating body fluid metabolism, improving symptoms such as thirst and throat discomfort caused by yin deficiency, thereby achieving the effect of stimulating saliva production and relieving thirst through dual actions of nutritional supplementation and promotion of body fluid generation.

Consumption should be controlled, as excessive intake may increase digestive burden due to high sugar content; diabetic patients should consume cautiously to avoid affecting blood sugar stability; it is recommended to choose natural dried mulberries without additives, and soaking them in warm water before consumption can better enhance their efficacy.