Herbal & Flower Teas
Black Mulberry, Wolfberry and Toasted Wheat Tea
traditionally associated with nourishing the liver, supporting eye health, calming the mind and promoting healthy sleep
In short: Black Mulberry, Wolfberry and Toasted Wheat Tea is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally associated with nourishing the liver, supporting eye health, calming the mind and promoting healthy sleep. It is most often made for liver wellness, sleep & calm, eye wellness. Total time about 35 min. Key ingredients: black mulberries.
Why people make this tea
Dried black mulberries — sometimes labelled as hei sang zao (black mulberry dates) at Chinese herb shops — are a remarkably versatile ingredient: they store easily, can be eaten as a snack, steeped as a tea or added to soups, and concentrate the berry’s notable nutritional profile. Black mulberries are exceptionally rich in anthocyanins and the trace element selenium, both associated with antioxidant protection and the inhibition of cellular damage. In traditional food therapy, they nourish yin, enrich the blood, support the liver and kidneys, and are thought to be particularly beneficial for the eyes and the skin. Paired with wolfberries (arguably the most well-known eye-supporting food-therapy ingredient) and toasted wheat grains (which have a calming, heart-nourishing quality), this tea is a gentle daily ritual for screen workers, those with restless nights or anyone wanting to tend to their eyes and nerves with something pleasant to drink.
What studies say about the key ingredients
Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.
- Mulberries
Post-prandial self-monitored glucose was lower than placebo (18.2%), but A1C did not differ between mulberry leaf extract and placebo. Serum creatinine rose about 15% in the extract group.Limitation: Small pilot: only 17 of 24 enrolled participants completed the study, limiting statistical power.PubMed 28619294 · 3 more mulberries studies - Goji berries
Compared with placebo (n=80), the goji juice group (n=81) reported greater improvements in several self-rated symptoms, including stress, mental acuity, sleep quality and overall well-being, under a random effects model.Limitation: Outcomes were self-reported symptom questionnaires, and several symptoms showed significant heterogeneity across the four pooled trials of a single branded juice.PubMed 22897500 · 3 more goji berries studies
From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.
Safety first — read before you cook
This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:
- are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
- take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
- have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.
Ingredient notes for this recipe
- Goji berries: A few cases of raised INR (a bleeding-risk marker) have been reported in people taking warfarin after drinking concentrated goji tea or wine. If you take a blood thinner, check with your doctor. Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering — Lycium
Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes
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