Role of mulberry resources in prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Mulberry resources including Mori Folium, Mori Fructus, Mori Ramulus, and Mori Cortex are used in clinic of traditional Chinese medicine, and have important functional effects on type 2 diabetes. In order to better explore diabetic drugs and take better advantage of mulberry resources, we review the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of mulberry including hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant activities.