Herbal & Flower Teas
Mulberry Mistletoe, Red Date and Mulberry-Fruit Tea
Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys, strengthen sinews and ease cramping
In short: Mulberry Mistletoe, Red Date and Mulberry-Fruit Tea is a herbal & flower tea that Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys, strengthen sinews and ease cramping. It is most often made for children's wellness, skin & natural beauty, liver wellness. Total time about 45 min. Key ingredients: red dates, mulberry fruit.
Why people make this tea
Cramps have many causes — poor peripheral circulation, cold exposure, overexertion, anemia. In winter the cold makes older legs cramp at night, while in summer, sleeping under air-conditioning can chill the feet and trigger cramps too. Nourilo suggests warm socks or a warm-water foot soak before bed, and watching for low calcium, potassium, sodium or magnesium. This gentle tea is traditionally used to support the liver and kidneys and strengthen the sinews.
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 - Red dates
Jujube was associated with significantly lower BMI and triglycerides, and lower fasting blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. LDL and total cholesterol fell only in some subgroups. HDL, AST and ALT did not change significantly.Limitation: The authors state the overall quality of the evidence is limited, and results varied significantly by dose, treatment duration and disease type.PubMed 40399274 · 3 more red dates 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.
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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