Please watch this BEFORE consuming Mimosa tree! (Tree of Happiness)

[@FeralForaging]

If you have experienced this reaction or not, please comment here and include how you prepared the herb! Let’s learn more about this phenomenon together. 🙏

[@farmerted-treefarmerplenip9665]

Haven't tried it yet, but hope to come back once I get to dabble with it

[@carpediem4549]

Trees have poison to protect it you didn't let the bark relax & dry it out never seen any body drink wet bark ?some with foods that make you sick if u don't take proper steps...again just my opinion 🤞✌️🫶🖖

[@Dumbscience4thewin]

I need to know what kind of Mimosa is this Is this the Mimosa Hosttillis or Some other Mimosa? containing alkaloid? like whats the entire genus species etc... if you'd be so kind!

[@jamespaden8140]

Spring-water moonshine with bark and flowers, heat it a bit and let it sit for nice little while. Dose of one to three spoons. Would a honey/lemon mix or some such help with the reaction? Aloe, maybe? Not to 'do it anyway', but to help the first timers who have a reaction. That would be helpful information to have in a post, maybe. I just found out this tree has high alkaline ph, another plus!

[@holistichairapist]

Love hearing you speak on copy & paste herbalism ❤

[@Heartwing37]

If you are having an allergic reaction, I would recommend that you stay away from it. Food allergies are not totally understood, but they can be extremely dangerous. I enjoy your channel.

[@spacerunner357]

That makes since.

[@glasscaster3536]

My daughter has a similar reaction to raw fruits. It is called pollen-food allergy syndrome. It is especially bad in tree based fruit like cherry and peaches.

[@glasscaster3536]

@@sagemckeand3716 Wow! Thank you so much for your response! You just gave me so much information to help my daughter navigate her condition. She also binges on strawberries when they are straight from the patch! She says it's worth it and I don't blame her one bit. She usually has had mild reactions but, your story reminds me that allergies are not consistent and we need an EpiPen. Her cousin is allergic to cold temperatures, ever heard of that one? Thank you again!

[@glasscaster3536]

@@sagemckeand3716 We just got back from a trip to our farmers market! Hopefully she will have some luck with local fresh fruits. She just tried a plum for the fist time with good results. She was excited to read your comment, it was the only firsthand account of her allergy that we have heard. Thanks again, you made a little girl smile!

[@xmobile.]

​@@glasscaster3536 that's interesting... i had no idea what this "acrid??" reaction was that he was talking about, but it made me think to the unpleasant reaction I've had a couple times from eating bananas that were too green. It's a really unpleasant sensation where it makes my teeth and skin (in my mouth, and my hands) feel like they're being eaten away by a chemical reaction.. i don't know if it's at all related to any of this.. but it's like it makes a build up of film of some sort. As well, I've had reaction from zucchini juices. I cut a fresh garden zucchini into slices and it leaked liquid droplets. Upon touching that, it made my skin yellow and really really tighten, i thought it was eating my skin away or something, but apparently that's common, and it's just a film/build-up of those juices on your skin.. also don't know if any of these reactions are related or different things.

[@nolatare]

A good rule of thumb when trying ANY new substance is to try only a little bit before committing to having a full serving. You never know if you can have a negative reaction to any wild edible. When I tried this mimosa tea the first time, I tried a very small sip and waited for any negative reaction. Luckily, nothing bad for me.🎉

[@Rissen_]

First rub on skin wait for effects, if none then rub on ur lip, wait a bit and if still no effects bite a bit and keep it in the mouth for 5mins,if no effects, consume a bit and swallow, wait a while and if no effects it may be safe, so now you ramp up "dose" slowly through out days to see if any affects occur. No way to fully tell but this is a good way to make sure it isnt something really poisonous or an allergen/irritant

[@LoisoPondohva]

​@@Rissen_ just to be clear, this method only works if you already have a good reason it's safe for most/some humans. Doing that with TOTALLY unknown stuff you'll croak sooner or later. There's stuff that can totally take you out with "a rub on your skin".

[@aunt_b3365]

​@@Rissen_perfect example of how to do anything new to you, ie.:example something your going to ingest. Always good idea to try it slowly. Thanks for putting that out there.

[@Technoanima]

Actually you should do this for ANY herb you never tried before.

[@cmaden78]

I think maybe you meant "situational bias"❤

[@ccccclark2605]

Central Texas here. 6.25.24 My mother was dying. My 2 sisters were antagonistic. Very early in the morning, 7 AM, I picked about 20 flowers. In fifteen minutes, poured 8 ounces of boiling distilled water on them. Steeped for about 30 minutes. Drank half (4 ounces). No reaction. Except felt very calm. I drank the rest in 1 hour. Around 7:30, my mother died and i was around my sisters. I was able to remain calm. I'd say it worked. Also, i ate 3 fresh flowers about 2 weeks prior. No reactions. Ty for your research and caution! ❤ ya!

[@dab9018]

Peace be with you. Remember those ordinary & good things you have from having your journey as her daughter. Big things. Little things. Anything you recall you can write down in a journal & later revisit like letters or voice messages that surround you with that special presence uniquely hers. Believe that your creator has created also a way to one day be reunited & meanwhile make your mom even more proud & delighted to see her daughter do good things for herself & others in the available stagetime she has left. Thank you for sharing this part of your story & your expertise on the treat offered by Mimosa. That unique, sweet, pretty pom-pom dipped in pink's always been my favorite flower, yet I never knew its bloom & bark could be so helpful when imbibed. Goes to show, I guess we never know what's right under our fingertips. ~Appreciation & well-wishes from the 2nd of 3 girls ✨️💮✨️🎶✨️🤍

[@htopherollem649]

please know that "we don't end when we move on to the great gig in the sky" . she visits you in your dreams

[@carwashadamcooper1538]

May our Creator bless you and give you peace. This life is just a a stop on our journey. Mom's always watching, now..

[@ccccclark2605]

@@dab9018 ❤️. Ty.

[@donnamillermcnutt]

God bless. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother.

[@elessartelcontar9415]

I love mimosa trees! My favorite memory from childhood is watching the 4th of July fireworks from up in my grandparents' mimosa tree. I love the smell of their feathery beautiful blossoms too. Their leaves are like "sensitive plants" and instantly fold up when touched.

[@JoeSteffy1932]

I've been eating the raw flowers for a few weeks. They're kind of sweet tasting and I do get maybe a slight, temporary throat irritation but it's barely noticeable to me. I have been getting better sleep at night since taking the flowers. I haven't tried the bark yet.

[@Rissalouise]

I had a wild, detailed, vivid dream the night after eating a raw flower for the first time a couple days ago. I remember so much of that dream too. The night after wasn’t quite as vivid

[@gardensofthegods]

Maybe also try making a tea out of it and if you do that usually you're supposed to bring the water almost to a boil but not quite and then keep a lid on it and let it steep for a minimum of 20 minutes to a half hour .

[@gardensofthegods]

Some of these products are better absorbed into the brain when consumed with a healthy fat such as GHEE . So I would recommend making a tea and then when you're ready to drink it add maybe a half a teaspoon of ghee .

[@jennasjams]

I used dry flowers as a tea. I steeped them overnight, strained them through a coffee filter and refrigerated it before drinking it like iced tea. It was refreshing and I had no negative reactions.

[@mrsmc2612]

What benefits did you notice

[@jennasjams]

@@mrsmc2612 I made some more and have it in the fridge right now. I'd say I can focus on tasks and have gotten them done (like household chores). If anything I have noticed more mental clarity and that makes me a lot happier overall. Thanks for asking!

[@mrsmc2612]

@@jennasjams thank you for answering!

[@jhickox]

What does it do?

[@Zhagg1]

I've done the same exact process. I felt slight throat irritation. Didn't associate it with the tea until the 3rd or 4th time. It reminds me of the very beginning stages of contracting a cough. It went away in an hour or so. Just my experience. People react differently.

[@Eric-AC]

I only use bark, potato brush the outside and let to sun dry for a day, then a full boil for 15 min, I combine with hibiscus and pine needles. So far I always give anyone I intro a sip and say is there any irritation or anything, always ask about tree pollen allergies etc. So far nobody has mentioned this reaction. But thank you for this video and the warning.

[@ApothecaryCreations]

I agree

[@jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678]

I drank my first Mimosa tea a couple of days ago. I used 3 flowers to a cup of water. I love it!

[@eltonfan62]

I just started making mimosa tea last week.Heck I put at least 20 flowers for a glass of tea! No burning whatsoever.

[@timberwolf5631]

Did it actually improve your mood? And are you prescribed any mood stablizers? I'm curious, but very cautious because I am on daily mood stabilizers already, and I want to know if that makes any difference - I'm just asking your opinion. Thanks!

[@AFMR0420]

I had been thinking of gathering a compressed 2 gallon pot full and boiling the water to reduce to 1 gallon. I’ve consumed the extracted root bark as an inhaled vapor and never had any issue as he describes. Now I’m suddenly worried. Lol.

[@AFMR0420]

@@timberwolf5631i wish you luck with your mood.

[@timberwolf5631]

@@AFMR0420 Thanks. It's good that I only have my cat to annoy. 🙂

[@paulac.1308]

So grateful for your unbiased dedication.

[@Rissalouise]

I ate a flower yesterday, no mouth discomfort. That’s good 👍

[@frostamatus]

I ate 40 fresh flowers. They don't do anything.

[@marxtheenigma873]

When I was a kid I loved eating mimosa bark. Just broke off a small branch and chewed on it.

[@cindyjackson108]

I’ve never had a problem using the Mimosa flowers as a tincture. I’ve never used the bark.

[@allennowell6820]

I just yesterday started my Albizia tincture I will let you know in six weeks how it turned out. I also just delivered my first four dozen bottles of my own medicinal tinctures to my local retail establishment. Like you I self test my products and referenced you as one of my favorite internet contacts.

[@TJ-um8ce]

Any updates? Hope you are well! ❤

[@cindyjackson108]

You are so correct Jessie. Research is crucial!

[@Stand787]

Thank you my dear . I live in Honolulu we have many of these trees here so I’m grateful for your research . Much love from one plant lover to another 🌸

[@TheOzarkExplorer]

I made tea with the fresh pick flowers and it was both delicious and made me feel good. Also dried some flowers out and made tea and it too was good and made me feel good. This is the first video I've seen about making tea from the bark. I think I'll take your word and just avoid that.

[@NotTheRealRustyShackleford]

Appreciate the heads up! Been struggling with depression lately, and was seriously considering trying Mimosa after seeing your video on it. Will approach with caution, and keep tincture in mind.

[@AlexAnder-rv1gu]

You tube might shadow this comment, but for me, a cup of shr00m tea did wonders for my depression a few years ago. Honestly, I only ever felt any significant difference the first time I tried it, but now I always suggest to others. (I went with the lowest dose I saw listed in an online recipe) If you live in Canada, you can just go online and order some from various websites. Canada Post is the biggest drg dealer in the world now, lol.

[@NotTheRealRustyShackleford]

@@AlexAnder-rv1gu When I was younger I dabbled with psilocybin. I didn't mess with it for many years after a bad experience, but my depression is becoming unbearable which is pushing me to try any options that could help besides psych meds. I've tried microdosing recently, but it only seemed to have a few weeks of relief. It sucks it's illegal where I'm at because I can't reliably source them. On the other hand, Mimosa trees are plentiful here. Might try dosing again, and then using Mimosa to see if I can extend the effects. Also, I hate the rampant censorship on this platform, and glad your comment came through!

[@rockowilson2320]

​@@AlexAnder-rv1guI would love to try this. I'm in the US in Florida.

[@dkhowimalivev3633]

Lemon balm pls consider or check it out

[@patrickherke8947]

​@rockowilson2320 look up a site called psilhouette. They ship to the usa

[@leppardess]

Thank you very much for the info. Mimosa trees grow wild here and I've been tempted to try the flowers as I suffer from clinical depression. I never figured that there might be a negative reaction.

[@rockowilson2320]

If you try it, please let me know how it works for you. I struggle with depression also.

[@10Wk3y84R]

​@@rockowilson2320instead of taking random untested herbs go try real actual medicine

[@kristophersherrell1405]

I recently made a decoction of mimosa blooms for myself and two friends and we had nothing but positive effects from drinking it. No adverse effects only the "pick-me-up" feeling was noted.

[@jillbloom8981]

I have learned recently that since I have an allergy to aspirin, willows and cottonwood are off limits to me… -and once, watching one forager gal I adore, spoke of a cleaver tea…so inset put foraging the yard where there was a large amount of them…I broke out all over my exposed skin in welts and hives and the burn and later itch , was awful…at that moment I was grateful that I had the external reaction…as the internal reaction would have been hell… The disclaimers need to be there…as I saw none, like you, until I dove in researching. Thank you for sharing the good, and, the possible bad.

[@TEAMPHY6]

It replaces your sadness with burning

[@Pricelesspreneur]

😂

[@whatrtheodds]

Lol 🛑stop 😂😂😂😂

[@SherryHill-k5y]

Well that's not a good trade off. Lol😂

[@pattheplanter]

Calling this mimosa may be common but it is going to cause confusion, as can be seen from this comment section. There is enough confusion with the Acacia that is now a Vachellia and is commonly called mimosa. Mimosa is a separate genus and it would be nice to use the distinctive name Albizzia for this one. Or Silk Tree.

[@websurfer5772]

Yeah, but when you go to buy the products they're called mimosa.

[@pattheplanter]

@@websurfer5772 Not if you buy from the more reputable herbalists who know what they are selling.

[@CatboyChemicalSociety]

TIFU and accidentally made tincture with mimosa hostilis high in carbolines. Now seeing intense visuals and curing depression.

[@Joints666]

@@CatboyChemicalSocietythat’s what I was thinking lmao. I was like why isn’t it red and hopefully he’s not taking ssris😂

[@biancagarcia5384]

Hey so when looking for this particular tree, what is the correct name genus to use, does the appearance differ from other counterparts or look alike because now I’m confuse for sure 😅

[@dltn42]

Fun Fact... I'm Brazilian, when I was a kid, in my school's garden there was a plant exactly like this one and I remember everyday I went close to it to touch her to see the leafs closing 😂

[@melissabogolubov6248]

You have the kind of tree my third cousin had. There is another tree that looks alike- and the leaves do NOT close.

[@tommymckiddy7872]

We recently tried it. We made a tea with the fresh flowers and had no problem. We also made a tincture with 151 proof alcohol. That's pretty rough but I think it's more the stupid proof alcohol that was recommended in the video we watched about it. So far nothing negative.

[@iraadams7459]

I drink a tea from the flowers after I dry them. I had no negative effects.

[@natashaowens2177]

Your message and honesty is refreshing!!! Thank you for your video!!!

[@NordicChickensTX]

And for people who need shade trees that grow really fast I recommend this.

[@capndrake2507]

Love what you said about the false consensus. Great video as always!

[@sagaracharekar7839]

Are you kiddin me!! I thought this is a random ornamental tree! Its everywhere here in Mumbai, India!

[@FunUrth4All]

Same in America. Forage Forage Forage❤

[@Bongo710]

Do an A/B extraction on the inner root bark. The purple inner bark

[@FollowChristNotMan]

Burns your throat...or damages? Burns like vodka? Or like trying to drink cinnamon? Used to have one in my backyard...I can't remember if the flowers have a smell just that they were super soft and cool looking. God really is wonderful in his creation

[@Mindy56743]

The one thing I have learned about herbal medicine is it is like all medication it has its uses and side effects. Doses are also important. I am still learning and making mistakes and successes myself. Thank you for this

[@LorainPsycho]

I've picked a few leaves off of one my grandma had and just ate it raw, i was fine. But ashwagandha, i used to take that on and off for about 5 years with no problem, but last time i cycled it in, my whole body began to itch. I only made the connection because i looked it up and saw it's a rare possible symptom. I'm only bringing this up because I've only ever heard that ashwagandha was safe

[@lizsalloom]

Chinese medicine distinguishes who should and who should not take certain herbs because of their current health disposition. You may find similarities in other ways with your friend who also reacted. The Chinese recognize no one herb fits all, and even factor in synergies of particular herbs which, by themselves, are fine could become toxic when taken together. For this particular herb, it is meant for people with a blockage in the liver. For you, who may not be dealing with any such liver issues may send circulation in that organ into overdrive, thus causing a reaction.

[@whatrtheodds]

Yeah I've noticed that with medicinal plants ☘️. It really isn't one size fits all.

[@JOSEPHDANCE75]

Hi, genuine question. What blockages are you talking about?

[@drdybrdyHR]

I just discovered this plant - I dried flowers and had 3-5 of them in a cup of tea, just poured over 90°C water (I do that with herbal teas, otherwise I feel like it burns and whilts the plant too much, not tasty, especially with nettle!), waited for 5 min, took the flowers out, waited for it to cool and drank it. Neutral taste, yellow to slightly green colour of the tea. No negative reaction. I only started using a cup of mimosa a day a few days ago so I can say that its for sure from mimosa, but I am happy, thankful and more determined these days. I just put some bark and flowers in alcohol, waiting to see the result of that. I'll experiment more with mimosa, God willing. I've seen a mimosa jam recepie, I'd like to try making syrup from flowers, and maybe, if its safe, a bit of bark in there too.

[@normaland]

I got a tincture from etsy and it basically helped my insomnia tremendously, no side effects

[@sis2koul]

Thanks for all your research and experimentation!

[@GoogleyedGoon]

Funny you mention this, because my mom mentioned having this kind of side effect with some ashwagandha gummies she bought (she described it as a tingly feeling in her mouth). Maybe there's a common chemical in these mood-affecting plants that causes this sensation for some people. Edit: I should also say that I saw a video in my feed just yesterday from another channel (posted 2 weeks ago) promoting this stuff and showing how to make tea and tinctures from it, saying it was pretty safe and that there were no ill effects that he knew of. I wonder if the timing of this video was you trying to warn the people who watched that one?

[@AlexAnder-rv1gu]

I ALSO remember seeing some rando channel that I'm not subbed to or ever watched promoting mimosa tea a few weeks ago :O I didn't click it, but I DID click Jesse's video.

[@theIAMofME]

I know exactly who you're talking about. It came up in my side bar while watching a medicinal video. He did say no known ill effects to him. That is exactly what I thought, too.

[@jamiedolen]

Yes I tried mimosa fresh bark tea. I didn't have that reaction. It had a relaxing effect on me.

[@TheDonwiggins]

I saw a mimosa tree the other day while hiking. I didn't know about the healing properties until I started seeing videos and reels about it. I might go back and get some flowers and bark today.

[@Robzilla501]

Using fresh bark then drying at 170 degrees, tablespoon of bark per cup of water, simmered very slow for 15 minutes then covered to steep for another 10. Added 1/2 tsp lemon, 1 tbls honey. Was more energized and clear headed than usual. Zero throat irritation. I think allergy sounds correct. Caption should say “may” burn throat not “will”. Anything new should be micro sampled first. I also had one in the evening made the same way but with a shot of jalapeño honey whiskey added,,,I like it!!

[@earthspirit516]

I have an extremely sensitive throat and mouth...also cannot handle hot peppers etc. I am so glad you shared this information that is extremely valuable. I was planning to find a dried source as I missed this foraging season. Thanks!

[@JeremiahWilliams-pc5rm]

Mix the inner root bark with b caapi and steep for 4-6 hours, you'll definitely feel the effects and not feel mouth burning

[@mrshts]

Nope. This isn't Mimosa tenuiflora. It's not even in the mimosa family, but albizia. Luckily, your lackadaisical approach wouldn't work because of that all important fact, but if it were hostilis, you could have done more than make someone trip, you could have easily killed someone. Think.

[@JeremiahWilliams-pc5rm]

@@mrshts I've been drinking ayahuasca for 10 years and never heard of mimosa being fatal lolz maybe if you didn't respect the MOAI

[@SixOhFive]

This tree has so many different names it trips me out! My mom is a landscape architect and she calls it “tree of heaven”

[@anderander5662]

I think tree of Heaven is something else

[@JohnF-n9u]

Common names vary a lot so can be confusing. The tree I know as Tree of Heaven is in the genus Ailanthus, different tree than Mimosa

[@SarahBearah2023]

The happiness tea comes from the happiness tree! Persian Silk Tree Albizia J. "Mimosa" ❤

[@rcmrcm3370]

I'd wonder about liver toxicity, kidney toxicity, etc if consumed in bulk, needs more research. . TCM uses low doses over set time under care of doctors who check skin, eyes, urine, feces, etc for contraindications.

[@kpepperl319]

Yes! This cannot be said enough. The problem with herbal supplements these days is all from word of mouth, especially from the mouths of the untrained and companies who want to sell you these herbs. There is a reason that herbalists need to be licensed in order to dispense herbs. These plants can be dangerous if taken without supervision or without research. Americans taking these herbs with abandonment is wild to someone who grew up only getting herbal teas from herbalists, and never for a long stretch of time. Even now, the first thing I do is to look up possible side effects before taking any medication or herbs.

[@hiheeledsneakers]

Thank you so much for letting us know about your experience. I live in Georgia and had stopped taking pain meds for almost a year now. I am seriously considering trying mimosa but now I will be very cautious.

[@cassie.m.0723]

Hello fellow Georgian 👋

[@juliantreidiii]

Me too. I'm from Georgia and I am considering trying it for pain and PTSD

[@angeledupre5255]

I live in Louisiana and have had mimosa trees wild all around me my entire life. Just learned recently that they were medicinal/edible. Finally decided this morning to try it. My portions were very small so I know the concoction was not too strong. Had a reaction in my throat almost immediately, which led me to looking for information about anyone else having this issue. Thank you for sharing to know that it could be common as there are no other videos about that. I am going to dilute it greatly and see if there’s a strength that is Right for me. I am going to try and research to find what the irritation or alkaloid may be and confirm that it should be consumed with a reaction. Thank you for the information and time.❤

[@janellecovington6905]

I recently found this tree and was so excited to try it. I’ve only done flowers rinsed once and put in cold water- after about half hour the water smelled amazing!! Slight floral taste. Havnt been using it enough to tell a difference… BUT the day I started using it I was REALLY upset. I had three fresh flowers I just sniffed my 45 min drive to a friends house lol. I think it took the edge off. Maybe placebo effect?? Not sure. Also stuck fresh flowers in some local honey… THAT tastes amazing!!

[@eltonfan62]

They say don't wash them first it gets rid of some of the medicinal properties. Just check over carefully for those tiny bugs .

[@jul.escobar]

Great video Jesse. I haven't tried this in a while. Need to get some again and see how it goes. Thanks for heads up and transparency

[@bluesioux9538]

Appreciate your 'natural professionalism': the subject & your honest, responsible attitude. Thanks for the "extra" info, your musings and the promise of more to come!

[@pineapplepotato6985]

I have several of these on my property in East Texas. Super invasive, but very useful & kinda naturalized in my area. My family has been using the trees on my property for generations.

[@justinridingsmusic5362]

Brother I'm so glad you made this video, because ive been eager too try this in the last few weeks because of video's that promote all of the positives. This is much appreciated.

[@Ferris-yz8ct]

I love this! Thank you for your hard work and information.

[@websurfer5772]

Thank you for making this video, Jessie. I just bought some mimosa aromatherapy oil and I put a tiny drop on the inside of my left palm while watching this video. 20 minutes later it started to itch, only a bit, but that reaction tells me not to play with it, so out it goes. I really appreciate your cautions regarding this plant. I tend to suffer bad reactions to many things so you probably saved me from distress I don't want or need. 🙏

[@PaxHeadroom]

I've heard that the flowers begin to produce a toxic compound once the seed pods begin to develop, but tge source was not specific about what compound it was. It is unfortunate that there is so little quality research on this currently.

[@PaxHeadroom]

I should note, I ordered a small quantity of dried mimosa flowers to try after hearing about the alleged effects. I will try to report my experience here once they arrive, fingers crossed that I don't experience the same reaction. I will start with a really small quantity as per your suggestion.

[@lindawilhelm486]

I"ve had 3 of these trees in my backyard for the past 25 years. The seed pods develop well after the blooms are gone. The blooms last for 2 - 3 weeks. After they die and drop off the seed pods develop. Therefore what you read or heard is misleading. The flowers are not producing seedpods while they are on the tree. I had flowers in May. I have seedpods now.

[@azhyrbooth5982]

As a budding herbalist I appreciate your educational videos.

[@GeocachingJoy]

Thankfully, the first time I made some with fresh flowers for my husband after a friend of mine said it was great for a good nights sleep, that this reaction didn’t happen to him. He would never trust me again, for he is not a huge fan of my foraging recipes in the first place and he thought this tea tasted like watermelon rind 😂

[@chanchan5349]

Mimosa is a highly allergic plant but often people don’t know they’re allergic to it. My husband is allergic to it & that’s the only reason I’m aware.

[@lyyliesther984]

When I started eating weeds, I overdid everything. My biggest lesson has been to just use small amounts now. I used to make Holy Basil tea with about 10 pulverised leaves. I used to wonder how can the Indians have it everyday because I turned off it after a week. Then I learned that only 2 uncrushed leaf is needed for a tea. This man is correct ultimately always listen to your body. It tells you. I went through a green smoothie phase also and my body told me to stop and that's another story. I think I just overdo everything 😂

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

we have seen these trees in bloom all over the smokies lately

[@mscatnipper2359]

Thanks, Jesse! I only recently heard about Mimosa bark, so I appreciate the head's up.

[@kaycerawlins986]

No negative reactions - I mixed my bark in with green tea leaves and passionfruit flower, cold steep inside the refrigerator. My ratio is close to 4:4:2 green tea:passionflower:mimosa bark

[@GoodBeets4ME]

Just for fun, I recommend looking up the bobinsana plant. An amazonian medicinal that is identical to mimosa. nature is wild!

[@bruce_daddy]

The native Sensitive Plant looks just like a baby version of this tree, it's in the mimosa genus.

[@georgemcduffey2622]

The only way I've consumed Mimosa is in tincture form...but I've seen, and it might be worth trying, someone making tea with just the flowers and Inner bark. She scraped the inner bark off of the outerbark and just used the white-ish material. Could be a compound more dense in the outerbark that aggravates the throat/mouth/etc...This is just an assumption, but if you're experimenting might be worth a try. I'll stick to the tincture (I don't even use it that often), as it works for me sans side-effects.

[@juliescruggs9366]

Boiled water, poured over flowers in glass jar, Infused flowers in water overnight, strained and made jelly with the tea. Had my first serving today and no side effects

[@chloeducker4548]

I have used the flowers multiple times to make tea and never had a reaction, neither has anyone in my family.

[@jimmychestnut3358]

So I put the flowers fresh flowers through a coffee maker with filter drank 2 cups for first time and made me feel amazing but I had already drank about 4 beers but I drink 6to8 everyday and was not impaired I enjoyed it and truly feel like it relaxed me

[@adultpersonman4612]

I’m so glad you made this video. Last year I was very interested in trying it because it really grows like madness here, but I had the same reaction

[@adultpersonman4612]

For more context I put about 5 fresh flowers in a tea after drying them for a few hours. I only drank a little bit because it was much more unpleasant to drink than anyone had mentioned. Very astringent, and bitter, although I didn’t experience much “irritation” though. About 10ish minutes later I became pretty nauseous though, I’ve always associated it with the tea but couldn’t find any research or other anecdotes that corroborated that.

[@OzkAltBldgCo-bv8tt]

The Mimosa tree is excellent for carving wood you can make wood spoons to start out.

[@averykempf9164]

I can't wait to watch this video. You may not believe this, but I was looking up videos about Mimosa two days ago. Are you reading my mind?! Lol

[@SherryONeill]

AI Is 😊

[@carlreed3571]

I have made a MASH for MOONSHINE 4 days ago,, think about that ,,,

[@herelieskittythomas3726]

Heading to town for copper line tomorrow.

[@sitindogmas]

good to know. could just be a slight allergy , we all have them to varying degrees. folks should always approach these things with awareness and common sense ✌️💚

[@svg7335]

Another vlog I saw said to only use 1 tsp of crushed bark to 1 cup of water, boiling for 15 minutes, and then take only half a cup.

[@Buttergirla]

I had both the leaves twice and it made me feel extremely nauseous and anxious. It's like I had drunk 1000 cups of coffee

[@PrayNow4all]

Always keep Benadryl, common name, diphenhydramine, in your medicine cabinet BEFORE you try anything new. If you get a reaction, take the recommended dosage. It will likely calm & relieve the reaction and could prevent a trip to the ER.

[@namedrop721]

False. Any allergic reaction to a new substance strong enough to require a Benadryl you need to go to the ER for observation at least Benadryl doesn’t fix an allergic reaction it just delays it. If your body has dealt with the reaction in that time, great, otherwise you’re gonna be in for a rough time especially for something you’ve eaten, still in your system

[@PrayNow4all]

@@namedrop721 I had one experience with a newly prescribed NSAID, which was causing extremely frightening symptoms. The prescribing physician recommended Benadryl. It worked. No further treatment was necessary. So it DOES work, but obviously not always. It did prevent my racing to the ER.

[@stevetaylor4392]

What an amazing post! So glad i found this! I hope you write a book, if you haven't already, so much information. Thank you. I recently tried a natural tea thats supposed to help you breathe better. It’s such an irritant that the package warns not to touch it with your bare hands 😳 and I’m usually the one who has a reaction to things. I passed it on to a friend. I look forward to more of your videos, thank you.

[@jessicaleser8822]

As a kid we used to pick the flowers and rub them on our cheeks like blush.😊

[@edcat6587]

Could be the water soluble components causing the reaction.....which would not be in the alcohol based tinctures.

[@ErickvdK]

Strange assumption...both water and alcohol are polar solvents, alcohol would probably solve all water soluables and more.😊

[@edcat6587]

@ErickvdK other way around,sort of.....water is much more highly polar,and dissolves some things alcohol does not....yet,alcohol will dissolve things that water does not,too....

[@autumnstoptwo]

​@@edcat6587yes, thats why people make double extractions of certain herbs like wild lettuce and reishi mushroom 👍🏾 to get all of the above. good hypothesis! id like to experiment/discover more

[@SuperVicki1964]

I've used the blooms in tea, I've made a tincture of blooms, not very strong, I've made a tincture of the bark, which I really like, it does seems to make me giddy 😄 I've not had any reactions!!! U recommend the vark in 100p alcohol

[@LaineyBug2020]

Did you boil it for at least 15 minutes? I just watched another video that had that info.

[@suntreedavid9094]

"I'm not sure if it's the exact same tree since many trees and plants look alike. However, based on your video and description, it seems similar to one in Thailand. This tree has many uses, and all parts are valuable. The young leaves and flowers can be eaten but should be boiled first. The bark is used in herbal medicine to help rebalance the body's four elements for those who feel weak-not sick, just low in energy or always tired. I can't explain the symptoms perfectly, but the bark has both heating and astringent effects. It's often boiled with Bael fruit, which is also a traditional herb. But never heard of a “ happiness “ but as I said it’s might be different tree. And Modern studies have shown that the bark is high in catechins.

[@11statamn]

Dried and chewed like loose leaf tobacco(similar to stuff we've accidentally bailed). Attempted to use as to help quit. Didn't notice immediate problems, actually thought I'd found my quitting method. 3 days of 2-3 pinches a day, had blisters on both gums and inside of lip, along with submandibular lymph nodes painfully swelling. Will try this tincture next because ive had an exceptional increase in mood.

[@SherryONeill]

I Used Glycerin And I Get A Very Mild Irritation In my Mouth I Thought SomeThing Had Gone Wrong With The Extract Wado ! 🙏😊

[@roxiereed4061]

I've got all kinds around my house but what's so funny is I use to eat the seeds in the pods when I was bout 8-10yrs old🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️but I don't remember any irritating in my mouth maybe a allergic reaction cause if it's only 40% I think you said 🤷‍♀️🤔. (Just idea🤷‍♀️) so those thats saying it ok might not be allergic to it 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@DoubtX]

I tried the mimosa flowers for the first time today, 3 whole flowers consumed raw. No notable effects of any kind.

[@moderndaycaveman8516]

The feeling actually reminded me of very slight spice i feel in cinnamon and it was actually pleasant in my experience, good information here knowing it’s not really uncommon

[@tinjadog]

Also make sure the trees and plants you are harvesting from have not been treated with any pesticides or herbicides, because you could have a bad reaction to those chemicals.

[@Singlewomensurviving]

What have you found so far about the seeds of the mimosa. I believe they use the seeds from the mimosa pudica to make pills for sale. I have a lot of them. Lots of work, but I enjoy harvesting seeds. A preying mantis was hanging out with the pods and showed himself on my shoulder. I felt guilty I disrupted his home.

[@SuperVlerik]

I have tried a simple infusion of the dried blossoms a few times. I thought it was delightful, and for me, without any problems. When I made an infusion with fresh blossoms it was too weak, and didn't taste like anything other than 'green'. Do we know what the compounds are which cause irritation in some people? That would be an important step to take. We might also find that growing conditions, climate, genetic source, etc. make a difference.

[@blueunicornhere]

Some mimosa trees are used as fish poison in central america

[@TaLeng2023]

I haven't read anything about Albizia being used for that purpose, plus it's not an actual Mimosa.

[@vaish7627]

I literally just made a syrup out of mimosa tree flowers. How did you read my mind?

[@chemistryofquestionablequa6252]

I'd be curious to see an NMR of the compounds in the plant. Should be able to get a good idea of what's going on when you know the constituent compounds.

[@arkiegold]

Before I learned proper dosage amounts, the bark and flower tea did give my throat irritation. You only need one dry gram of bark per cup of tea, or less. Looks like your tea is way too strong.

[@bluushyftytofficial]

A quick note: the mimosa tree contains several toxic alkaloids in it, as well as the amino acid Mimosine, which is toxic in humans and horses. This chemical is found in high concentration in the seed pods, leaves, and seeds, so it's likely that some of it can be found in older flowers where a fruit is beginning to form. This may or may not be the cause of irritation.

[@freedmm3122]

I love this tree! It is so beautiful!

[@kimb7970]

Ive had a similar situation when I've tried cilantro. To me, it tastes like didhsoap. So I didn't understand how people liked this herb so much. When I did some research, I found that there is a certain percent of the population that when they eat cilantro, it tastes like dishsoap. I really want to like it but I don't use it because of how it tastes to me.

[@joanneroyster9998]

Cilantro is either loved or hated . I love it . One of the benefits of cilantro is heavy metal detox . So eating it makes sense to me . I want to make a tincture out of it for the heavy metal detox. The world we live in is full of environmental things that cause illness and problems for folks . However cleavers is also a heavy metal detox among other things and I did make a tincture this year . 😊

[@SwampfamilyHylton]

So ive started using a bark tea pretty regularly for about a week now. I prepared it by boiling dry bark in water for 10 min. I broke the bark into chips that resemble pine shavings like you would use in a brooder. About 2 cups of bark to 1 quart of distilled water. I added some black tea and a bit of sugar for flavor. I drink a 1/4cup dose 3 times a day. My experience so far is that it has definitely improved my stress tolerance. But the flavor tastes just like a wood shop smells. Its had to palette. As far as a burning sensation, im not sure yet. I havent felt any burning while or immediately after raking the tea. But i have noticed a bad sore throat typically in the mornings. Ive also noticed some seasonal allergy symptoms like an itchy tingling sensation in my sinuses and post nasal drip. Its currently late june while im writing this and we have been in drought so ill have to consider that in my experience so far. One note worthy thing i noticed while brewing this up, is that their appeared to be some type of hard moss lichen type matter attached to the bark. Not sure if thats just the bark or if it was a bad branch that i harvested from. Thanks for the video you got a new sub from me.

[@danwilkinson2797]

There are plenty of other herbs that have very similar effects as this one. If mimosas aren’t for you then try rose petal tea.

[@imikokodama3054]

Thank you for the information. I am planning on trying this tea soon, have ordered some and will prepare it appropriately. I shall log my experience and try to remember to share that with you in the comments section here, in the coming month or two.

[@creaturesgreatandsmall9957]

Maybe this will help with your research. There are several species of albizzia as you know and some look quite similar. Several are poisonous for internal use and can cause burning in the mouth and throat. Thise varieties are best used for topical applications. I havnt researched this book but it's supposed to explain better the varieties, their constituents, and the best ones to use internal and not. Here's a resource to look into, CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants

[@Karoline_g]

I really like your approach. Really, great investigation and critical thinking. Both of which are far too rare and even mainstream medicine these days, let alone herbalism. My own training is in TCM, and I don’t remember running across this warning myself. Caution in pregnancy, sure, but not just irritation in general. I wonder if there’s a minor species difference between what you’re gathering and what’s traditionally prepared as a medicinal.