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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Mulberry (Morus alba) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, the fruit, leaves, and bark of the mulberry tree are used to nourish the yin, moisten dryness, and support various organ systems, including the pancreas and digestive system. The pancreas, while not explicitly identified as such in TCM, is associated with the "Spleen" organ system, which is responsible for digestion and the transformation of food. Mulberry is often included in herbal formulas intended to strengthen the "Spleen" and "Stomach," which may be loosely interpreted as supporting pancreatic function in modern terms. There is some emerging scientific interest in mulberry for its potential to affect carbohydrate metabolism and blood sugar regulation, primarily due to compounds such as 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) found in the leaves, which can inhibit carbohydrate-digesting enzymes. However, direct evidence for its support of the pancreas, specifically the "Pancreas Head body system," is limited and mostly indirect, relating to its effects on blood glucose rather than pancreatic health per se. The traditional use is established, but scientific validation remains limited and preliminary. Therefore, the use of mulberry to support the pancreas is primarily justified by traditional practices, with a modest evidence rating.

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