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The Happiness Tree - Mimosa

Updated: Jun 13

Here in the south, mimosa trees are everywhere. When they are in bloom, their bright pink flowers dress up nearly every roadside. For as long as I can remember, they have been considered a nuisance, but their health benefits are quite impressive.


The mimosa is known for its ability to enhance mood, and is known as the "tree of happiness". Studies have shown it has a positive effect on memory and the nervous systems. It is also beneficial for sinus problems, urinary problems, and even hemorrhoids. That would make anybody happy!



Beneftis

  • Aphrodisiac

  • Relieves pain

  • Helps with depression

  • Protects from asthma

  • Helps with sinus problems

  • Relaxes the nervous system

  • Helps with fluid retention

  • Relieves symptoms of dysentery

  • Helps with urinary problems

  • Relieves hemorrhoids

  • Protects the adrenal glands

  • Promotes natural relaxation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis

  • Helps the body easily switch between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems


Herbal Actions

Herbal actions are the affects herbs have on the body's systems, organs, and tissues.

  • Adaptogenic (helps our bodies adapt to stress)

  • Anti-asthmatic (protects from asthma)

  • Antibacterial (inhibits growth of bacteria)

  • Anticonvulsant (inhibits convulsions)

  • Analgesic (relieves pain)

  • Antidepressant (combats depression)

  • Anti-infertility (improves reproductive health)

  • Antivenom (counteracts toxic effects of venom)

  • Diuretic (stimulates urine to remove fluids from the body)

  • Sedative (reduces activity of the nervous system)

Did you know when mimosa tree bark is roasted, it can be used in a poultice for external lesions and wounds?

Preparation Information

  • Parts Used - Whole plant, leaves, roots

  • Common Preparations - Tea, Tincture


Herbal Energetics

  • Herbal energetics are how an herb acts when used to correct imbalance.

  • Temperature - Cooling

  • Moisture - Moistening

  • Tone - Relaxing

  • Taste - Sweet


Caution

Because of its mood-enhancing properties, people with bipolar disorder may experience mania, especially when using the bark for tea. Use with caution.


Storage

  • As a tincture, store in a glass jar with a tight lid in a cool, dark place.

  • If it's dried, store in a cool, dry place in a dark, airtight container. Potency decreases over time, so it's best to use it within 6 - 12 months.


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Resources

  1. Gupta, R., Ahmad, H., Sehgal, S., & Mishra, A. (2012). Mimosa pudica L. (Laajvanti): An overview. Pharmacognosy Reviews/Bioinformatics Trends/Pharmacognosy Review, 6(12), 115. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-7847.99945

  2. Patro, G., Bhattamisra, S. K., & Mohanty, B. K. (2016, December 1). Effects of Mimosa pudica L. leaves extract on anxiety, depression and memory. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5206927/#sec7

  3. Herbs, H. (2024, July 17). Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin). Heilbron Herbs. https://heilbronherbs.com/blogs/journal/mimosa-albizia-julibrissin

  4. Global Healing. (2024, September 6). Health benefits of the mimosa tree. Global Healing. https://globalhealing.com/blogs/education/health-benefits-of-the-mimosa-tree

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Cynthia A. Barrington is not a physician and the relationship between her and her clients is not as prescriber and patient but as educator and client. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. It is fully the client's choice whether or not to take advantage of the information Cynthia presents. Naturopathy, homeopathy, flower essences, and any other recommendations do not "treat" illnesses; they address the entire person as a matter of wholeness that is an educational process, not a medical one. In order to be treated or diagnosed, Cynthia believes the advice of a holistic physician is in order. Never stop taking prescription medications without first consulting your physician. Consult your physician before starting a fitness program or taking supplements.

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