In real life, mulberry leaves are very common and we are familiar with them, especially those who have raised silkworms have basically seen what mulberry leaves look like. In fact, although many people know that silkworms eat mulberry leaves, many people don't know that mulberry leaves can actually be used as medicine and are also very common medicinal materials. Of course, in daily life, many people like to pick mulberry leaves and then soak them in water to drink. Then, the question is, is it better to pick mulberry leaves and dry them, or to soak them in water directly? In fact, mulberry leaves are best dried after picking. Why? There are mainly the following reasons:

One is because mulberry leaves are Chinese medicine. We don't know that mulberry leaves are actually a kind of Chinese medicine. As a traditional Chinese medicine, the name of the medicine is strictly "Frosted Mulberry Leaves", because only mulberry leaves have medicinal value after frost. Specifically, it has the effects of "clearing away wind and heat, clearing away lung heat and moistening lung, and nourishing moisture", and it can also clear liver and improve eyesight.

The second reason is that mulberry leaves are best used as medicine. In fact, anyone who knows the medicinal value of mulberry leaves knows that frosted mulberry leaves must be dried as medicine, and the drying process is also very special, so it is best to put them in a cool place and let them dry in the shade. If you want to play its role as much as possible, it is best to dry the leaves and stir them with honey, so that the final effect can be achieved when drinking water. On the other hand, if you pick it directly and soak it in water, it actually has little effect, and the ingredients in mulberry leaves can't play a good role.

In short, it is precisely because of these two reasons that mulberry leaves are best picked, dried and soaked in water, so that the components in mulberry leaves can be better absorbed by the human body. In fact, CCTV's first episode "Herbal China" and six episodes of documentary "Time" both introduced the medicinal value of frosted mulberry leaves, and how ordinary families selected, dried and finally made them into medicines. This process is also very simple, and it is not difficult for ordinary people to operate, and there is no complicated process. If you also like to drink mulberry leaves and soak in water, you might as well try it. However, it is necessary to mention here that processed mulberry leaves are only effective if they are taken for a long time. For example, it is better not to drink once in a while, because they simply can't play their due role. Therefore, if you want to drink the water soaked in mulberry leaves, you should continue to drink.

As mentioned above, frosted mulberry leaves have medicinal value. When the mulberry leaves are dry, adding honey and simply stir-frying can further improve the efficacy of mulberry leaves. Of course, in any case, mulberry leaves are a kind of medicine after all. As long as they are medicines, they can't be used casually, and Chinese medicine is no exception. Even if mulberry leaves are neutral, they may not be suitable for long-term blisters of some sick people, so it is best to use them under the guidance of a doctor, which should also be noted.