Latin Name: Morus Alba L.

Active Ingredient:Polysaccharides,Deoxynojirimcin(DNJ)

Type: Herbal Extract

Part Used: Leaf

Extraction Type: Solvent Extraction

Appearance: Green-brown Powder

Deoxynojirimcin
Molecular Formula  C₆H₁₃NO₄
Molecular Weight  163.17
CAS No: 19130-96-2

Molecular Structure:

Mulberry is a fast growing deciduous woody perennial plant. It has a deep root system. The leaves are simple, alternate, stipulate, petiolate, entire or lobed. The number of lobes varies from one to five. Plants are generally dioecious. Inflorescence is catkin with pendent or drooping peduncle bearing unisexual flowers. Inflorescence is always auxiliary. Male catkins are usually longer than the female catkins. Male flowers are loosely arranged and after shedding the pollen, the inflorescence dries and falls off. These are four persistent parianth lobes and four stamens implexed in bud. Female inflorescence is usually short and the flowers are very compactly arranged. There are four persistent parianth lobes. The ovary is one-celled and the stigma is bifid. The chief pollinating agent in mulberry is wind. Mulberry leaf is rich in amino acids, vitamin C and antioxidants. Mulberry Leaf is considered as a nice herb in the ancient China for anti-inflammation, anti-aging and maintaining health.

Function:

1.Treat diabetes mellitus

2.Prevent cerebrovascular disease, hyperlipidemia

3.Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, expelling wind and heat and dispelling rheumatism

4.Enhancing immune function.

5.Whiten, dispel freckle, remove wrinkles, enhance skin flexibility and retard aging.

6. Losing weight.

Application:

1.As the raw material of drugs for symptoms caused by high blood sugar, high blood lipid and red eyes,swelling,pain and cough caused by influenza, it is widely used in the field of medicine and health products;

2.As added ingredients of beauty products to enhance color and increase the gloss of skin, it is widely used in cosmetic industry