Mulberry leaves are the leaves of the mulberry tree, a plant in the Moraceae family. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that mulberry leaves have the properties of bitterness, sweetness, and coldness, and they have the effects of dispelling wind, clearing heat, nourishing the liver, and improving vision. However, recent studies have shown that mulberry leaves also have good skin-beautifying effects, especially for facial acne and brown spots.
Acne, commonly known as pimples, is a common inflammatory skin disease in young people. When young men and women enter puberty, the level of sex hormones in their bodies increases, causing the sebaceous glands to grow and secrete more sebum, which leads to the accumulation of sebum and blockage of hair follicles, resulting in the formation of acne. Although the development of acne is mainly due to changes in hormone levels during puberty, with an increase in androgens compared to estrogen, a high-fat, high-sugar diet, and chronic constipation are important factors that trigger acne. According to traditional Chinese medicine, overconsumption of greasy and spicy foods leads to damp-heat accumulation in the spleen and stomach, which then affects the skin and causes acne. Some people have tried using a decoction of mulberry leaves to treat 258 cases of acne, and the effectiveness reached over 89%. The specific method is to take 50 grams of fresh mulberry leaves daily, boil them in water, and take it three times a day. Generally, results can be seen within 15 days. Some people also mashed fresh mulberry leaves and applied them to the acne for 30 minutes daily, achieving satisfactory results.
As for using mulberry leaves to treat facial brown spots, the specific method is: take 500 grams of commercially available mulberry leaves, steam them in water to remove impurities, and dry them for later use. Take 15 grams daily, soak them in boiling water and drink it as tea, and continue for 30 days as a course of treatment. Experts believe that the good therapeutic effect of mulberry leaf consumption on facial brown spots may be related to its improvement of the body's secretion function. At the same time, pharmacological research has shown that mulberry leaves are rich in flavonoids, phenols, amino acids, organic acids, carotenoids, vitamins, and various essential trace elements for the human body. These substances have positive effects on improving and regulating the metabolism of skin tissue, especially in inhibiting the occurrence and development of pigmentation. If the mulberry leaf decoction is extracted, its active ingredients are concentrated and used as an additive in cosmetics added to beauty creams, and used externally for a long time while taken orally, it will undoubtedly have a better effect on facial brown spots.
It can be seen that mulberry leaves should not be underestimated. They are not only economical but also convenient, making them a rare and valuable beauty remedy. Patients with acne and facial brown spots may give it a try, as there are generally no side effects.
