The leaves of Perilla frutescens are not mulberry leaves.
It is the dried leaf of Perilla frutescens, family Labiatae, with a pungent flavor and warm nature, and is attributed to the lung meridian of the hand Taiyin and the spleen meridian of the foot Taiyin. It is used to harmonize the stomach and move qi, dispel cold and relieve the symptoms.
Mulberry leaves are the dried leaves of Morus alba, a plant of the family Moraceae, with a bitter, sweet flavor and cold nature, and are attributed to the Taiyin Lung meridian and the Syncopal Liver meridian. It can be used to brighten the eyes and clear the liver, calm liver yang, moisturize the dryness and clear the lungs, and evacuate wind-heat evil.
The use, identification and compounding of Chinese medicines need to be guided by professional medical practitioners. If there is a need for medication, it is recommended to go to a regular medical institution in a timely manner, and not to use medication without authorization, so as to avoid damage to the organism.