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Source of validity: Traditional
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Mulberry (Morus alba) has a history of use in traditional medicine, especially in East Asian herbal practices, for its purported calming and adaptogenic properties. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has used various parts of the mulberry tree—leaves, fruit, and bark—to address symptoms of anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia, which are often linked to stress. The fruit and leaves are sometimes included in calming teas or tonics, believed to "nourish yin" and soothe the mind.

Scientifically, evidence supporting the use of mulberry specifically for stress is limited. Some animal studies have suggested that extracts from mulberry leaves or fruit may have antioxidant and neuroprotective effects, potentially modulating neurotransmitters involved in stress responses, such as serotonin and dopamine. However, these studies are preliminary, mostly in rodents, and do not directly demonstrate anti-stress effects in humans. No large-scale, high-quality clinical trials have confirmed mulberry's efficacy for stress reduction in people. The use of mulberry for this purpose remains primarily based on traditional use and anecdotal reports rather than robust scientific validation. As such, while mulberry continues to be utilized in some herbal traditions for stress-related symptoms, its effectiveness for stress management is not strongly supported by current scientific evidence.

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