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桑葉 |
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Sang Ye |
White Mulberry Leaf |
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Properties: |
SWEET, BITTER - COLD |
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Meridians: |
LIVER, LUNG |
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Morus alba L.
The White Mulberry lacks hairs on the lower surface of the leaves
(except sometimes along the veins), thus differing from the Red
Mulberry.
Mulberry (Morus Nigra, Alba, and Rubra) The white Mulberry is native
to eastern and central China. It became naturalized in Europe
centuries ago. The tree was introduced into America for silkworm
culture in early colonial times and naturalized and hybridized with
the native red Mulberry. The red or American Mulberry is native to
eastern United States from Massachusetts to Kansas and down to the
Gulf coast. The black Mulberry is native to western Asia and has
been grown for its fruits in Europe since before Roman times. In the
South on rich soils the red Mulberry can reach 70 ft. in height. The
tree was dedicated by the Ancients to Minerva. Minerva was the
Goddess of wisdom in the Roman pantheon. In Greece she was known as
Athena. The fruit of the Mulberry is considered sacred to the triple
Goddess.
Properties:
- expel wind,
clear lung heat – fever, headache, sore throat, cough, dry
mouth, thick yellow sputum
- clear liver
– red-sore-dry-painful eyes, floaters
- cool blood,
stop bleeding – vomiting blood
Dosage: 4.5 – 15g.
See Also:
Lores:
Medicinal and Other Uses:
Mulberry fruit can be eaten out of hand or used in any way that
other berries are used for cooking. The fruit contains Vitamins A,
B, and C. Mulberry is used as a laxative, diuretic, expectorant,
anti-rheumatic, analgesic, and to lower blood pressure. **GT** It is
not advisable to prune the trees heavily since the plant is inclined
to bleed at the cuts. Cuts of more than two inches in diameter
generally do not heal and should be avoided at all cost. **WC**
Mulberries will stain skin and clothing.
Esoteric Uses:
Mulberry is an herb of protection and consecration ruled by Gemini.
Its invocatory can be Athena or Minerva. Ripened, dried fruit of the
Mulberry may be drunk as a tea to increase one's access to wisdom
and ability to think clearly. Mulberry is an excellent leaf to dry
and press into your Book of Shadows. Fresh berries may be set out as
an offering and the leaves may be used for bathing. Mulberry is
believed to offer protection for children and babies. When used for
Magical protection, it should be picked just before the Sun sets in
the West, and spend the night sitting upon your altar with a candle
burning until morning's first light. It may then be dried and
prepared as one would any leaf or berry.
