--- title: "Black Mulberry Syrup Benefits & Side Effects" description: "A black mulberry syrup traditionally used in Anatolia for mouth ulcers and sore throats. It is rich in anthocyanins and high in sugar." language: en url: https://herbadex.com/en/herb/black-mulberry-syrup/ source: Herbadex (https://herbadex.com) --- [Syrup & Paste](https://herbadex.com/en/form/syrup-paste/) # Black Mulberry Syrup Morus nigra T Traditional use A black mulberry syrup traditionally used in Anatolia for mouth ulcers and sore throats. It is rich in anthocyanins and high in sugar. [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/) Image: Herbadex Botanik Stüdyosu · Özel Üretim Pregnancy **Generally safe** Breastfeeding **Generally safe** Children **Caution** Drug interactions **No recorded interactions** ## At a glance Black mulberry syrup (extract) is made by boiling down the juice of Morus nigra berries. In Anatolia it is traditionally used for mouth sores, aphthous ulcers and sore throats. Its dark anthocyanins show antioxidant effects in lab studies. No clinical studies support these uses. **Parts used:** fruits **Key constituents:** Anthocyanins, Organic Acids, Sugars Updated: October 15, 2026 ℹ Compiled from standard pharmacognosy references and clinical literature summaries where no formal EMA monograph exists. ## What is it used for? - T Traditional use Traditionally used for mouth sores, aphthous ulcers and sore throats. \[1\] - C Laboratory / animal evidence Contains anthocyanins; antioxidant effects have only been shown in the lab. \[1\] ## How is it used? ### Food Hold 1 dessertspoon slowly in the mouth before swallowing, or mix with warm water as a gargle. **Amount:** 2–3 times daily **Duration limit:** 1 week \[1\] ## Safety & interactions Minimum age: 1 years - The syrup is high in sugar; people with diabetes or watching their weight should take care. - See a doctor if a sore throat comes with fever or lasts over 1 week. - Products containing honey must not be given to babies under 1 year (honey: botulism risk). \[1\] ### Drug interactions No recorded interactions ### Side effects - Tooth staining and decay risk (sugar) #### ⚕ When to see a doctor - If high fever, shortness of breath or purulent/bloody phlegm develops - If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks or worsen - If severe abdominal pain, jaundice, rash or allergic reaction occurs ## Did you know? Black mulberry stains are so lasting that the juice was once used to dye fabric. \[1\] ## Frequently asked questions Does mulberry syrup help a sore throat? It is used traditionally; the effect has not been clinically shown. Can children have mulberry syrup? Children over 1 can have small amounts; mind the sugar. Is mulberry extract the same as molasses? It is made similarly by boiling; mulberry extract is usually thickened without added sugar. ## Sources 1. [Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy (16th Edition)](https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780702029332/trease-and-evans-pharmacognosy) Elsevier Health Sciences · 2009 ### Cite This Page Black Mulberry Syrup (Morus nigra). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/black-mulberry-syrup/ ## Related guides and comparisons - [How to Prepare Herbal Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/how-to-prepare-herbal-tea/) - [How to Use Essential Oils Safely](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/essential-oil-safety/) - [Herbal Products and Drug Interactions](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/herb-drug-interactions/) ## On this page At a glance What is it used for? How is it used? Safety & interactions Did you know? Frequently asked questions Sources Related herbs ## Related herbs ### [Terebinth Berry](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/terebinth-berry/) T Traditional use Pistacia terebinthus The roasted fruit of terebinth, a wild pistachio. Its "coffee" is loved in South-East Anatolia; respiratory uses are traditional only. 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