Chinese sweet leaf

Rubus suavissimus (Chinese sweet leaf) is a plant whose leaves are used to brew a sweetened tea, and it is currently thought to be a decent weight loss aid in part due to suppressing the formation of body fat and in part due to its sweetness helping with food cravings.

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What it is

Rubus suavissimus (Chinese sweet leaf) is a plant whose leaves are used to brew a sweetened tea, and it is currently thought to be a decent weight loss aid in part due to suppressing the formation of body fat and in part due to its sweetness helping with food cravings.

Key findings

  • Grade D: Allergy Symptoms (Allergic Rhinitis (Seasonal Allergies / Hay Fever))
  • Grade D: Nasal Congestion (Allergic Rhinitis (Seasonal Allergies / Hay Fever))

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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Chinese sweet leaf

Quick Facts: Chinese sweet leaf

  • Best Evidence:Grade D
  • Conditions Studied:1
  • Research Outcomes:2
  • Key Effect:Allergic Rhinitis (Seasonal Allergies / Hay Fever)
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B0
C0
D2
1 conditions · 2 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

D
Allergy Symptoms
No effect
none
D
Nasal Congestion
No effect
1 study
none

Evidence by Condition

Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)

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