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White Mulberry (Morus alba) Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

White Mulberry (Morus alba) label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking White Mulberry (Morus alba) against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

White Mulberry (Morus alba) is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, high cholesterol, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 87 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are White Mulberry Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against White Mulberry (Morus alba) by TerraVita

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of White Mulberry (Morus alba) by TerraVita

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: white mulberry leaf glycerite liquid extract. Glycerin is included as an inactive ingredient to preserve and deliver the extract.

White mulberry leaf has been studied for its potential effects on blood sugar and cholesterol, though the evidence for most claimed uses remains limited in the data we hold.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see White Mulberry's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Blood sugar and cholesterol support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Obesity, Metabolic syndrome — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: White Mulberry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diabetes (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: White Mulberry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Obesity, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes).

The evidence isn't established in our data for white mulberry leaf's use in androgenic alopecia (hair loss), osteoporosis, common cold, diabetes, or high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). All of these conditions are rated as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient White Mulberry

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Orally, white mulberry leaf is generally well tolerated as a food. Concentrated supplements like this one are less well studied.

The most common side effects are transient bloating, constipation, flatulence, and loose stools—one clinical study found bloating or flatulence in about half of participants, loose stools in a quarter, and constipation in roughly a fifth. The good news is that these effects often decreased as the study went on, suggesting they may ease with continued use for some people.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data, so medicinal amounts should be avoided. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient White Mulberry

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — White Mulberry.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 87 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on antidiabetes drugs (Moderate severity)—white mulberry leaf can lower blood sugar and raise the risk of going too low—or OCT2 substrate medications (Moderate severity), which your kidneys may eliminate more slowly when combined with this extract.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

White mulberry leaf may be worth considering if you're interested in its potential effects, but it's not established for most common uses. The main caution: if you're taking diabetes medication or drugs your kidneys clear through OCT2 transporters, this product could affect how those drugs work.

Talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're on any prescription medication.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about White Mulberry (Morus alba), straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435127336
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 280221
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for White Mulberry (Morus alba) by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435127336
IngredientAmount% DV
White Mulberry Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free No flavor

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

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White Mulberry (Morus alba) by TerraVita label

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White Mulberry (Morus alba) label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in White Mulberry (Morus alba) by TerraVita

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

White Mulberry Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
87 drugs
0.13 mL per serving Form: Morus alba

White mulberry leaf is most studied for helping blunt the rise in blood sugar after meals, but the human evidence is limited and not strong. It is gen...

White Mulberry Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

White Mulberry (Morus alba) by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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87 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

White Mulberry Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract 87

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in White Mulberry (Morus alba) interact with 87 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in White Mulberry (Morus alba) interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. White Mulberry Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in White Mulberry (Morus alba) with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

White Mulberry Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract2 drug types · 87 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, white mulberry leaf might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Clinical research shows that white mulberry leaf can lower blood glucose levels. Advise patients to monitor glucose levels closely.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Organic Cation Transporter 2 (Oct2) Substrates

Theoretically, white mulberry leaf might slow the elimination and increase the adverse effects of drugs which are OCT2 substrates.
Animal research shows that coadministration of white mulberry leaf extract with metformin, an OCT2 substrate, slows the renal elimination of metformin via inhibition of OCT2 activity. OCT2 is expressed in the kidneys and is responsible for transporting cationic drugs into tubular epithelial cells in order to be excreted in the urine.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
White Mulberry Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for White Mulberry (Morus alba), from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

White Mulberry (Morus alba) by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does White Mulberry (Morus alba) by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, White Mulberry (Morus alba) has a known interaction with 87 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
White Mulberry (Morus alba) contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I have diabetes?
White mulberry leaf can lower blood sugar, so if you're already on diabetes medication, combining them could lower your blood sugar too much. You'd need to monitor your glucose closely and discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist first—they may need to adjust your medication dose.
What side effects should I expect?
The most common ones are bloating, gas, loose stools, and constipation. One study found these in 21–50% of participants, but they often got better over time. Most people tolerate white mulberry leaf well overall.
Is this safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to know. The data we hold advises against medicinal amounts during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does white mulberry leaf actually work for the things it claims?
The evidence isn't established in our data for hair loss, bone health, colds, diabetes, or cholesterol. More research is needed on these uses.
What's in this liquid besides the extract?
Glycerin, which is used to preserve and deliver the extract. It's an inactive ingredient.

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The Full Monographs Behind White Mulberry (Morus alba)’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

White Mulberry

Interacts with 87 drugs

White mulberry leaf is most studied for helping blunt the rise in blood sugar after meals, but the human evidence is limited and not strong. It is generally well tolerated as a food and tea,...

Read the full White Mulberry monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

White Mulberry (Morus alba)'s label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

White Mulberry 6 references
  1. Andallu B, Suryakantham V, Lakshmi Srikanthi B, Reddy GK. Effect of mulberry (Morus indica L.) therapy on plasma and erythrocyte membrane lipids in patients with type 2 diabetes. Clin Chim Acta 2001;314:47-53. PubMed
  2. Mudra M, Ercan-Fang N, Zhong L, et al. Influence of mulberry leaf extract on the blood glucose and breath hydrogen response to ingestion of 75 g sucrose by type 2 diabetic and control subjects. Diabetes Care 2007;30:1272-4. PubMed
  3. Kimura T, Nakagawa K, Kubota H, et al. Food-grade mulberry powder enriched with 1-deoxynojirimycin suppresses the elevation of postprandial blood glucose in humans. J Agric Food Chem 2007;55:5869-74. PubMed
  4. Huh HW, Na YG, Bang KH, et al. Extended intake of mulberry leaf extract delayed metformin elimination via inhibiting the organic cation transporter 2. Pharmaceutics. 2020;12(1):49. PubMed
  5. Thaipitakwong T, Supasyndh O, Rasmi Y, Aramwit P. A randomized controlled study of dose-finding, efficacy, and safety of mulberry leaves on glycemic profiles in obese persons with borderline diabetes. Complement Ther Med. 2020;49:102292. PubMed
  6. Thondre PS, Lightowler H, Ahlstrom L, Gallagher A. Mulberry leaf extract improves glycaemic response and insulaemic response to sucrose in healthy subjects: results of a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study. Nutr Metab (Lond) 2021;18(1):41. PubMed

See these in context on the White Mulberry monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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