Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Chinese Blackberry (Morus alba, also known as white mulberry) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for supporting eye health. The fruit, leaves, and sometimes the root bark are used in various preparations. In TCM, the fruit is believed to "nourish the yin of the liver and kidney," which are organ systems thought to be directly connected to the eyes. Classic texts and herbal compendia, such as the "Shennong Bencao Jing," reference mulberry fruit for improving vision or relieving eye fatigue, particularly in cases attributed to "liver yin deficiency." Modern scientific evidence directly supporting the use of Chinese Blackberry for eye health is limited. Some laboratory studies have shown that mulberry fruit contains anthocyanins and resveratrol, compounds with antioxidant properties that could, in theory, protect retinal cells from oxidative stress—a known factor in age-related eye diseases. However, high-quality clinical trials in humans are lacking. The traditional use, combined with preliminary phytochemical research, suggests a possible benefit, but it remains to be convincingly demonstrated in controlled studies. Thus, the use of Chinese Blackberry for eye health is primarily justified by tradition, with a moderate strength of evidence based on historical use rather than rigorous scientific validation.

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