Albizia, Mimosa Two Mimosas have been naturalized in my region, though neither grow at my elevation. Mimosa is a very important herb, so I make a point of scouting for trees during my travels throughout the summer and gathering flowers from those trees in the spring. Mimosa has the unique ability to reduce mast cells, which are the receptors for histamines in an allergic reaction. In that way, Mimosa is almost a reverse antihistamine that is more effective than most antihistamines, long term. Mimosa is also a mild narcotic, that can reduce pain and relax the body. Although the leaves and bark may be used, a tincture of the flowers is sweet smelling and tastes reminiscent of watermelon – it is not only among my favorite medicinal herbs but finds its way into the occasional cocktail!
Oh, I’m sorry -- I forgot you talked about more than one. The Mimosa. If you have any more details on how this is typically prepared, I would like to learn more.
No problem. For mimosa, use the flowers, tender leaves and stem tips. You can make a decoction or a tincture, or even add some blossoms to kombucha or water kefir (which is absolutely delicious).
Thank you for clarifying that... I had an allergic reaction to kombucha (throat & ears itched and throat swelled up), but good to know that it can be used in that way. Thank you! :)
One more question... I’m finding it labeled as two different botanical names -- which one(s) are accurate? Albizia julibrissin, Mimosa Pudica or both? (The one I want is the one you pictured with the frilly leaves and pink puff-ball type flowers we have it here in Georgia.)
What part of the tree do you take the bark? The trunk? Limb? Branch?
Which tree?
Oh, I’m sorry -- I forgot you talked about more than one. The Mimosa. If you have any more details on how this is typically prepared, I would like to learn more.
No problem. For mimosa, use the flowers, tender leaves and stem tips. You can make a decoction or a tincture, or even add some blossoms to kombucha or water kefir (which is absolutely delicious).
Thank you for clarifying that... I had an allergic reaction to kombucha (throat & ears itched and throat swelled up), but good to know that it can be used in that way. Thank you! :)
Always my pleasure!
One more question... I’m finding it labeled as two different botanical names -- which one(s) are accurate? Albizia julibrissin, Mimosa Pudica or both? (The one I want is the one you pictured with the frilly leaves and pink puff-ball type flowers we have it here in Georgia.)