Can drinking mulberry leaf tea treat pharyngitis?
Disease description:
A week ago, I was diagnosed with pharyngitis and have been experiencing throat discomfort every day. A friend suggested drinking mulberry leaf steeped in water. I would like to ask, can drinking mulberry leaf tea help treat pharyngitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Soaking mulberry leaves in water for consumption can generally help treat pharyngitis. Mulberry leaves usually have effects such as moistening the lungs and relieving cough, so drinking mulberry leaf infusion may be beneficial when experiencing such conditions. When preparing the tea, a suitable amount of honey can also be added, as honey has a relatively good effect on treating pharyngitis. However, these methods alone cannot completely cure the condition. If pharyngitis symptoms are severe, anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications should be taken for proper treatment.
