Mimosa Medicine

The mimosa plant is used in Chinese medicine. It is called the Tree of Happiness. It is a good anti-depressant. The bark and flower are used in medicine making. The seed pods contain toxins that can decrease the availability of vitamin B6.
Doctor Mindy Curry is a naturopath in Portland, Oregon.
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[@charleswilson577]

This is the tree that I learned how to climb trees back in the sixtys.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@charleswilson577 what a lovely tree to learn upon!

[@Pattim4762]

I LOVE MIMOSA 🌳 TREES ! MY GRANNY HAD THEM WHEN I WAS YOUNG AND IT REMINDS ME OF HER. I HAVE ONE BIG ONE IN MY YARD AND IT SMELLS SO WONDERFUL

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@Pattim4762 what a beautiful memory!

[@BigLock_NC]

Finally someone that shows the process!!! One Love!!! ❤💛💚

[@BigLock_NC]

These grew in the back yard in NC and I have one here in Va growing and flowering as we speak I always grab a flower off and smell it and immediately start smiling!!!

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Immediate action!

[@tracyheath6076]

Appreciate you showing how to make the tincture !!!

[@JetSettingBotanist]

Good use for an invasive species! At least here in the Southern third of the US

[@josie_posie808]

I'm in PA and I happened across a tiny mimosa plant for sale. I was drawn by it but learned it would take up more space than ideal. Bought it anyway then debated planting it. Debate officially over! Thanks! ☺️❤️

[@dannyanen6145]

I live in Vancouver wa do u know where I can get a couple plants ?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@dannyanen6145 no I don’t. I’ve been looking for a young tree of Happiness myself, for my new recreational land, but haven’t found a local source yet.

[@marcellasmith8942]

the mimosa pudica plant you found is different than the mimosa tree, medicinal use is not interchangeable. They are not the same plant

[@paulines3732]

@@dannyanen6145 Hi! I live near Battle Ground and bought three from a local seller yesterday! I can give you contact info if you're still wanting to get trees :)

[@paulines3732]

@@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590 Same for you! I just replied to Danny's comment. Thank you -- I'm glad I found this video, and your channel! I love to learn about the plants growing around me, and have a lot on my property near BG Lake.

[@RTFosmark]

Nice! I’m trying some Albizia tea right now. I really appreciated you mentioning the toxic seed pods. So many resources neglect to mention that and it’s a real hazard.

[@r.b.johnson5269]

thank you! I had put up a tincture a few minutes ago, but the flowers had seed pods. Now I'm separating them... So thanks

[@francinenazaruddin]

Thank you for this🙏im harvesting the blossoms today. You were incredibly helpful. New subscriber Francine 🦋

[@user-uq9sy9wr7t]

thank you doctor. i adore you for you efforts.. go girl!!

[@jkomkaran4545]

Thank you very much for the details of tincture making and the important advice in the end.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

You’re welcome!

[@mikemorano1457]

So simple and true! Many blessings to you!❤

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@mikemorano1457 bless you too!

[@Rhiannoncout]

You are awesome!

[@Sunrisesp]

Amazing video as usual amazing plant 🤍

[@jennyanimal9046]

Excited to learn this. 🙏🙏🏼🙏🏿🙏🏾

[@PocketSandMan]

What's up with the hands are you a changeling or are you a cookie in an oven?

[@michaelamakayla8438]

Wow crazy how I was drawn to this tree when I’m struggling with pain and trauma 💯👀🙏

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Good choice!

[@ashetonbiggerstaff5106]

Me too. I dug a few up I. The wild and potted. I have one still alive. Going to try to keep alive through the winter and plant it in my yard. I had no clue that it had medicinal properties

[@origin32]

Wow! Had no idea... been wanting to plant one on our property in Georgia for a while now! So beautiful. I was searching to find info on planting the seeds. I just harvested some dried seeds that a tree gifted me with the other day... Down here in Georgia the Happy Tree is everywhere, it seems to thrive on the sides of highways and around bodies of water. I lived in Milwaukee for a year or so myself. But, back down in the south where I grew up these days. Thanks again! I learned a great deal and you are easy to follow, great trainer 👍

[@JbunnyC]

If you find a small one somewhere you can dig it up and transplant. Right now (2022) they have been getting a disease. My big one by my house went through my roof. It is best to wild harvest because they are invasive here. But I really don't blame you! Maybe train bonsai style. No bigger than you can reach over?

[@FarmerC.J.]

I have seedlings already started if you want one. I’m in nw ga

[@FarmerC.J.]

^^^ forgot to tag you...

[@yasemincoskun4388]

Thanks

[@rayray2878]

I really appreciate you showing this specially in the world today eith so many information spots out there and misleading thank you for helping people.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@rayray2878 thank you. Just from reading the comments to this video I can see that there’s a lot of misinformation circulating around traditional herbs, and many people with an interest but without sufficient knowledge to use nature’s bounty effectively and safely.

[@PocketSandMan]

I don't call a plant invasive when it's so useful and beautiful .

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@PocketSandMan exactly. Humans are invasive. These plants have been walking around these continents since they were all lumped together into one supercontinent. They’ll be traveling around long after we’re gone and the continents drift together yet again.

[@LiveSilkies]

I woke up one day this summer, every flower was GONE, thank u for doing this. 🌻🌼

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Ouch! Traumatic. I know that feeling well. Sometimes I’ll get all prepped for making a KZbin and go out to the herb I’m stalking just to find all the flowers or leaves or fruit have dropped and somehow spoiled seemingly overnight. I’m learning to set yearly calendar alerts for those herbs that I really need to stock up on yearly.

[@LiveSilkies]

@@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590 we have a Chinese man who is probably 50+, he's been so interested in this tree since it started blooming, in my front yard. You just don't see them here in Washington. Last year we let him take the flowers, leaves, & branches, for tea. This year I was going to keep my own flowers, we woke up one morning to find every single flower gone, they were just on the 4th flowerball. Last year we added one to the backyard, these are such beautiful trees, I usually collect all the seed pods, & put them with my gardening heritage seeds, so no animals get poisoned. Thank u for your videos, have an amazing new year, from Tacoma 💛 👍🏻🌻🎋

[@francisfischer7620]

Nicely pitched voice. Nice to listen to.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Oh thank you! I’ve never thought my voice was nice enough.

[@msdawn5720]

Thank you will be trying in the future. Received my seeds and have started them. Only 2 have come in so-far. I wonder if you’ve ever seen mimosa grow successfully in a large container for medicinal use? My back yard is solid rock at the bottom of a lava mountain.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

I haven’t seen it potted, but perhaps if it’s a large enough container it will be happy?

[@PocketSandMan]

Some of this grows on my family's land there's also a catalpa tree which is also highly medicinal i've smoked the flowers from it and they are as good as med weed, and it has a nice flower aftertaste also they don't make you cough.

[@meloearth]

Thank you

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

You’re welcome!

[@karenz396]

Thank you so much. It’s also nice your so close. I’m just across the River in woodland. I may be getting in touch soon. Oh how long before it’s ready to consume? I missed that part.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Dreamer tinctures should sit a few weeks before straining. It’s OK just to leave it in indefinitely until you plan on using it, but it may get more bitter and discolored over longer times.

[@natashab8119]

Thank you Dr. Mindy!! Love your videos! : )

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

You are very welcome. Please let me know what other herbs you'd like me to cover :)

[@natashab8119]

Thank you : ) I appreciate that!! What comes to my mind right now are Black Walnut and Wild Lettuce. Thanks again!! Happy Labor Day Weekend!

[@marleylove2011]

My acupuncturist recommended this tincture for me. I bought the 'Herb Pharm' brand (bark only) and so far it's nice. I would like to find a brand that has flower + bark. Thank you for the video!

[@Dawghome]

Im in grief and 10 hours later my eyes still feel swollen & puffy, grief can be incredibly exhausting! Phew!!

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@Dawghome oh I am so sorry!

[@HeidiCancelleri]

We need many happy barks in our world today

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Exactly!

[@curvyblue2843]

How do you know it's not just the Vodca making you happy?

[@PocketSandMan]

Do you think steam distillation would be a good method for this? I have an alembic🧙‍♂️

[@pondholloworchards]

Sorry keep up the good work

[@gardengatesopen]

I used to have a brown leaved Mimosa Tree called a Chocolate Mimosa. I was thinking of getting another one, they're quite striking. Do you know if the Chocolate variety has the same medicinal properties? If it doesn't, then I'd rather have the green one! I just love the form of that tree!

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

I don’t see any difference mentioned online. It’s just a darker colored cultivar of Mimosa julibrissin, so probably has much the same medicinal compounds. Usually I think of darker variants as having even more pigment compounds which tend to be very nutritious and medicinal. I haven’t ever seen a chocolate mimosa personally, but now I really want one to plant on my new SW Washington land!

[@gardengatesopen]

@@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590 oh THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for replying!! I didn't realize this video was 3 years old until after I posted the question. I wasn't sure you would see it! I'm extremely happy with your thoughts on the Chocolate Mimosa!! We all need some good chocolate in our lives, right?!! I haven't been getting around to the nurseries much lately, but if I ever spy some good chocolate leaves for sale, and the nursery ships plants, I'll let you know! I'm in Central Texas, so it might be a bit of a drive for you to pop on over to the nursery yourself! It was approximately 20 years ago when I had the chocolate mimosa, it was in a pot, and ended up dying from shock after an unruly day of kids and soccer balls! Poor thing! I never knew mimosas had medicinal properties until I watched your video! That's so cool!! I know every single plant has a purpose, yet somehow I'm always amazed at what nature provides! I really enjoy your videos! They're very informative, and I especially like watching the process of making the tinctures each time. You seem to answer all my questions in each video about the plant, and the medicine it makes! Thank You for that! I love learning about medicinal plants 💚💚💚 And if you're ever fed up with all the rain you're getting, feel free to send some down my way!! We're dryer than usual this Winter & Spring, Summer has just started and we're already dry & thirsty!! I often envy how y'all have so much rain & mushrooms!! Thanks Again for the info here, and in all your videos!! I really appreciate the education!!

[@calebproductions5970]

Can you combine the tea from a mimosa tree with pine or sweet gum sap? Thanks great vid.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

caleb prodtoins sounds OK. Start small, check if the combination caused any unwanted changed to the fluid.

[@estrellaaguilera8238]

Can we use organic olive oil instead of the vodka?

[@produceman13]

Awesome video! Can you plant these in any zone? Or is it more of a tropical tree?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

The beautiful silk tree is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.

[@allenanderson4911]

These volunteer prolifically around Athens GA. Never knew it was herbal.

[@tanyaannsellers4121]

After you have made it. What is the dose? What’s too much? Or not enough? What do you recommend?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Doses can be rather individual. Some people are very sensitive to herbs, others not so much. I recommend that you go to a Naturopath or an herbalist to figure out a good dose and formula for your specific needs. Usually I use this as part of a more holistic formula. For tea a few cups a day, for tincture somewhere between drops and a teaspoon 1-3 times a day depending on the person’s constitution and support needs.

[@unicornjennie]

Magnolia is good too to add

[@HeidiCancelleri]

Do you need to put a salve over where you cut the branch off so it doesn’t hurt the tree

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

It takes care of itself. I imagine that the tree feels painful loss. Send good vibes during harvest. Let it know what you want it for, that it will join you personally. Don’t take too much, waste the pain.

[@searey2171]

2017 i had a breakthrough on dmt. Mimosa was one of the plants used. Currently trying to learn how to extract my own dmt. A shaman iam

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

This is not the dmt Mimosa plant. Totally different tree, different species altogether.

[@BigLock_NC]

@@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590 I was wondering about that!

[@mylhi410]

@@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590 bullshit

[@brienegan]

The pink one is the one with DMT. In Brazil it is used as the dmt portion of the ayahuasca mixtures... THE BARK IS LOADED WITH POWERFUL DMT.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@brienegan Mimosa hostilis has a flower that looks more like a shaggy yellow caterpillar. This is the plant whose roots are used to illegally make the controlled substance DMT. Mimosa julibrissin has little pink puff flowers, but roots are not used to illegally make the controlled substance DMT. Online there are many, if not most, pics confusing these very different plants, either out of poor understanding or due to dishonesty by scammers trying to sell Mimosa julibrissin roots to people who want Mimosa hostilis roots for purposes besides using as a dye. This page shows the differences: hostilisroot.medium.com/3-foolproof-ways-to-identify-mimosa-hostilis-tenuiflora-77204b3770bb

[@cheracker823]

Hi! I'm in Hillsboro

[@craigcook1571]

The Mimosa doesn’t do anything for you, it’s the Vodka that alters your mood 🤣

[@unicornjennie]

Unless you use it in a tea or eat the flowers or chew the bark.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@craigcook1571 if you’re taking enough mimosa tincture to get an altered mood from the vodka, then you’re probably taking your tinctures wrong, or you’re a very very cheap date.

[@lindseyloo6619]

Could i dry the bark and flowers then use it in a tea later? Thank you

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

lindsey Loo Sure! Teas tend to be a bit weaker than tinctures, and dried herbs go bad faster than an alcohol extraction, but the advantage is no alcohol!

[@LittlePieceOfHeaven.65]

New Follower ...Thanks! Can I use the Bark in the Spring or dried Bark for the tincture ?...No flowers yet

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Sure! Make both each according to the season and availability.

[@user-vk4vw4le1c]

Oh thank you so much for this video. I was wondering if it’s OK if I take it I got Addison’s disease and I’m not taking no medication whatsoever. It would be good to have a happy tonic to make me feel better with energy.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Tree of Happiness is generally considered safe and well tolerated. There are no strong indications of contraindications (outside of pregnancy) in the literature. It could potentially potentiate sedative herbs or drugs.

[@golden3192]

Would you have seeds? Awe it's so beautiful

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

I don’t. I haven’t had luck germinating seeds from the tree on my street. My mother in Sacramento California says here tree produces lots of seed babies every year. Here’s a site for buying live Tree of Happiness and seeds: strictlymedicinalseeds.com/?s=Mimosa+&post_type=product&title=1&excerpt=1&content=1&categories=1&attributes=1&tags=1&sku=1&ixwps=1

[@GeneracionGoshen777]

Thanks for the video,I just order on eBay the orange Mimosa and the yellow one,and I'm searching for the blue or purple one

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Glad I could help.

[@DisneyUpBoilerUp]

Did you put the flower stems into or did you cut them off

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@DisneyUpBoilerUp left them on.

[@dennissitter2242]

I have a large mamosa that I have to trim. The tree has finished flowering for the year. Would it be OK to make a tincture using bark only? I realize this is a older video. Just found your channel. Haven't had time to look at all your other videos yet. Thanks for sharing. Really like the blender you have.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Yes! The bark is best! It’s not as pretty as using the flowers though.

[@Josieb4008]

@@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590 I have had this huge funny looking tree on my property now for over six years. I never knew what it was...until last year. Question: If I just wanted to seep the bark in hot water for a few minutes to drink right away, would I get the same effect?

[@susanfarley1332]

I don't know about mimosa, but whole taking a horticulture course our chemistry teacher showed us how to extract stuff from plant material. First he showed us boiling the material in hot water. The water got only a very very pale greenish color. Barely there. Then he showed us what happened if we put it in alcohol and warmed the alcohol with the plant material in it. The alcohol turned vivid green. If you don't heat the alcohol with the material in it ​you have to let it soak for 6 weeks , shaking it every day. I don't know if heating it can effect the potency since some things can be changed or weakened by heat. Maybe not. But I did see a video where someone made mimosa flower jelly and that involves heat. I got to go back and watch the whole process because the jelly they made was a lovely pink color.@@Josieb4008

[@setfreetm5821]

I discovered some flowers in my back yard next to a huge pond that I live on,but the flowers are small.They are growing more from a bush had not grown into a matute tree.Are the baby flowers ok to use or shall I wait until they bloom from a branch/tree?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

First, make sure that you have identified your tree correctly. There are other species of mimosas that are different from the Tree of Happiness. The sensitive plant could have flowers that look similar, but small and on a bush. Do the leaves fold up when you tickle them? If so, it’s not the Silk Tree. Once you’ve determined that you have the correct Mimosa tree, harvesting the flowers should be fine. Maybe leave the bark alone and let the baby just grow though.

[@ceaslugo5630]

I just saw this video what do you consider a dose a tea spoon or the hole jar

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Dosing herbs is a very personal thing. It’s best to work with an herbalist or ND to get the dose you need, probably in a holistic formula helping more than one organ system. Never drink the whole jar, unless your jar is very very small. Most people will find benefits between teaspoons and drop dosing. If you try a teaspoon and then you think you feel weird, then cut that in half, or go down to 15 drops and work your way up as tolerated. Very sensitive people sometimes get paradoxical reactions to “normal” doses of herbs.

[@danaodom1010]

Thanks I am cautious but I no longer trust big pharm over God given. You are needed keep teaching Tough times ahead. Why is our enemy China producing our meds with lead and carcinogen? They could decide to stop sending us medicines

[@sheldon740]

I’m curious, is it Amygdalin that’s the toxic compound? I do consume the pods, only in small amounts. Great video, thank you!🙏🏼 💪🏻

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@sheldon740 please don’t eat the seed pods. “The seeds of mimosa trees contain chemicals called alkaloids. The alkaloids present in these seeds counteract the actions of vitamin B6 in the body. Vitamin B6 is essential for producing neurotransmitters, which send signals between nerve cells. Consuming mimosa seed pods can result in muscle tremors, muscle spasms and convulsions due to the antagonistic effect that the alkaloids have on vitamin B6. Affected animals may present with locomotion problems and display abnormal movements when turning or backing up. Exaggerated responses to stimuli, salivation and difficulty breathing have also been observed. Symptoms typically manifest 12 to 24 hours after eating the seeds. Animals poisoned by mimosa seeds are treated with injections of vitamin B6.” sciencing.com/toxicity-mimosa-tree-5961861.html

[@kaylastamper2975]

Does this affect fertility at all? I know you shouldn’t take DURING pregnancy but will it hurt your chances of actually conceiving?

[@stacy598]

Shalom , could you tell me if the leaves have any medicinal value. Thank you

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Young leaves can be cooked as an edible food. They provide an aromatic flavor and can be as a potherb. The dried leaves have been used as a tea substitute. The bark and flowers are the medicinal portions traditionally.

[@mrstigbittys]

@@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590 it's funny you mention the young leaves are edible. This brought back a young memory of mine where I would climb mimosa trees in Eastern NC as a kid and pick the green seed pods and eat them, thinking they resembled pea pods. Not sure I'd do that today, but I do remember they had a fresh funky flavor.

[@tarwamccound5308]

So u can just eat the leaves? Cause i got some right now

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Mimosa trees have edible parts. The flowers can be used like vegetables, and the young leaves can be eaten as pot vegetables in soups and stews.

[@bigfish8280]

Is this the same plant which the bark of its roots contains dimethyltryptamine. I thought the plant that I'm speaking of could only grow in climate zones 1 and 2

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

No, it’s a totally different plant. M. julibrissin is not the DMT mimosa.

[@Trail-of-dead]

Will it work in a tee?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Yes, just simmer on low for ~15+ minutes to fully extract the medicine.

[@user-fe6ki6bl5i]

Can i use the flowers as hydrosol?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Sure, that would be lovely!

[@rebeccaburkett4974]

I have trees that have that fungus on them and i kill that fungus with mineral oil. I have a pump spray bottle. Add mineral oil. Usually about 1/4 but add as much as you need for your tree of a normal size bottle. I😅 use that much because its usually just a rose bush(yes great for those deaseasetoo). Then add extremely hot water. Shake shake shake the whole time your spraying to keep the oil mixed with water. We all know oil and water doesn't mix. But it is the best way to spray the mineral oil. Then just watch your tree become healthy again. You may need to reapply after a couple months if you still see the fungus. ❤❤❤❤. Saving out trees.❤❤❤❤

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Good tip! My plum tree is very fungus invaded this year. I’m using a copper based spray, but mineral oil sounds like a pretty good solution too!

[@brucepoole8552]

What do you do with the tincture? Oraly or topical or what?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@brucepoole8552 oral use, usually as part of a comprehensive formulation made specifically for each individual.

[@Opaleyesopen]

So, what do you do next? How to take it? How to store it? How long does it last?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Store tinctures in a cool dark place, should last a long time, maybe indefinitely if you don’t let the lids decay into the jar. Industry expires them after 5 years I think. Dried herbs should ideally be used within 3 months for maximum benefit. They’re still useful within a year, but after that potency can really taper off. Vacuum sealing helps a lot. Also freezing dried vacuum sealed herbs can extend their usefulness potentially a few seasons. How much you take varies depending upon your needs and how you respond to herbs. Think drops to teaspoons for tincture. Maybe a cup or two tea. Go to a naturopathic doctor or herbalist to get individualized guidance.

[@akaylaaoapolaiudaniel8364]

is it good for when prostate acting up

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

I think thats Mimosa pudica-different.

[@FaithfulPracticalHomesteading]

How much would you take of this tincture? Where would you start?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Doses can be rather individual. Some people are very sensitive to herbs, others not so much. I recommend that you go to a Naturopath or an herbalist to figure out a good dose and formula for your specific needs. Usually I use this as part of a more holistic formula. For tea a few cups a day, for tincture somewhere between drops and a teaspoon 1-3 times a day depending on the person’s constitution and support needs.

[@kathypullis816]

Has anyone ever made capers from the buds ??

[@maryzanwarren6514]

How do ypu make bark tea without the flowers?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Just low simmer the bark shavings for about a half an hour.

[@PocketSandMan]

It's also a hardwood so you can use it to make handles

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@PocketSandMan oh! Is it beautiful?

[@msdawn5720]

Hi Doc, For the Alcoholics out there,, is there another way/recipe to do this without alcohol?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

No problem, just dry the bark shavings and use them in tea instead. Make sure you simmer on low for ~15+ minutes to extract as much medicine from the bark as possible. Flavor with your favorite tea or other complementary herbs.

[@pjsurratt]

If you add the drops to water, wont the alcohol dissapate?

[@FaithfulPracticalHomesteading]

If using for tea, can the bark be dehydrated to save for later?

[@anitahaley6539]

once made, how much to you take and how?? by the spoon or in tea??

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

I do not give specific dosing recommendations over the internet. Dosing can be individual-specific and this is often used as part of a bigger formula containing several complimentary herbs.

[@ForPropertyInvestors]

I got a similar looking plant but with yellow flowers, bean pod like seed capsules with black seeds and NO spikes along the branches, but looks just like the Mimosa Hostilis leaves and tree (7 meters high and a mature tree few years). Will it make me happy too?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Mimosa hostilis is a very different plant. There are parts that some people find make them very happy. Do the flowers look like a fuzzy caterpillar? Not sure about the spikes. I’ve personally never met Mimosa hostilis yet. It looks fabulous!

[@ForPropertyInvestors]

@@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590 Yes they are like a caterpillar and fuzzy almost like furry and soft. I picked a bunch from high up on a ladder and steeped a few in hot water a while and stirred. And had a little it taste strong on the back of the throatle. I didn;t have much not sure if it changed anything.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@ForPropertyInvestors sounds like Mimosa hostilis. This is a completely different medicinal plant. It’s leaves and flowers are mainly used in skincare for burns, wounds and for skin aging. Others use the root as a source of the controlled substance DMT.

[@qxwt]

Is there one that had flowers that you can barely see? I like how the leaves look and don’t like the flowers blocking them

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Not that I’ve met in suburbia. It doesn’t flower very long, but they do make a big mess.

[@qxwt]

@@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590 Some of them are still blooming in my area

[@jrodz44]

Do you sell the seeds? I would love one of those trees in my yard. Those flowers are so beautiful.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

jrodz44 no I don’t, but I’m sure you can find them online or at tree nurseries. Good luck!

[@calebproductions5970]

Come to the south.they are literally everywhere.

[@tarwamccound5308]

If the seeds are in the pods then i have some now

[@rebeccawallace4240]

You could order seeds from( happy garden)2807 us highway 31N Marbury Alabama 36051 ,,, 101281 RebeccaWallace@ gmail.com,didnt mean to but in

[@russelltherawman596]

I heard that this is good for pain as well . Is that true?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Traditional Chinese Medicine has used tree of happiness to move the blood and relieve back pain trauma, bruises, fall injuries.

[@markpennella]

Good info!! Be better if 50% was cut out, and if you would have noted if Apple cider vinegar could be used instead for us nonalcohol users.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@markpennella thanks! You should make your own shorts herbal videos! So far I’ve preferred to cater to folks who want to spend some time with these plants. Maybe in the future I will try to make a slew of short herb cameos, but those won’t include any medicine making. That’s not something I want to rush.

[@thehuntfortruth]

It's an maoi inhibitor which is basically Zoloft right?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Lol, hardly. A. julibrissin exerts antidepressant-like effects through various underlying mechanisms by acting on multiple pathological factors across divergent biological systems. Reducing an entire herb to a single herbal molecule and its receptor target cannot adequately reflect the actions of an herb, which contains numerous bioactive constituents that are proposed to act on multiple systems or targets. Here’s a fun research article about the many constituents in the Silk Tree that have demonstrated antidepressant effects: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10230641/

[@jeanninemcwhorter919]

So what’s the recommendation for use?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

I recommend consulting with an herbalist or naturopath to develop a formula incorporating mimosa for your individual issues. This goes well in stress or mood formulas. Dosage will depend on how you tolerate herbs and if this is used alone or synergistically in a formula, from drops to teaspoons of tincture, or by the cup for tea.

[@ahmedziada7146]

Can you get withdrawal symptoms from long term use?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

I don’t think so. Most literature reports no known side-effects from taking Albizia. There is also no known toxicity of albizia if taken in moderate amounts.

[@michaelmcneely6143]

Yes mimosa's are good in the morning.... With pancakes.😊

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@michaelmcneely6143 do you syrup the flowers, or how?

[@NaeNay.]

Do I need to use bark for a tincture? Or can I just use the flowers? My trees are huge and got LICHEN all over them

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

You can certainly use just the flowers. The medicinal compounds will be slightly different. Let your body tell you if the flowers alone are working for you. It will be a glorious beautiful tincture! Use a fancy jar.

[@NaeNay.]

@@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590 Thank you sooooo much....How much of the tincture should I take as a beginner?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@NaeNay. tincture dosing can be very individual. Some people find sufficient effects with drop doses. Others may need a few teaspoons to feel the same. Dosing also changes if you add this into a synergistic formula. In that case you may need less of each component herb. A teaspoon seems like a good starting point, then move down or up depending on how you feel.

[@NaeNay.]

@@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590 Thank you so much for that information💚💚💚

[@barbaragoulet2690]

Do you have a dosing recommendation?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@barbaragoulet2690 I recommend that you see a Naturopath or herbalist who can make you a more effective synergistic combination formulation for your specific situation. A teaspoon or less would be a very general dose to try.

[@154638728]

Hola! Can I make powder from that? And how?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

The cheapest way to attempt to make powders is a Krups coffee grinder. The smaller your chunks to begin with, the more powder. Long bits may just twirl around in the grinder. Use pulses. Professional powder grinders are expensive.

[@patcellphonestutts6959]

I used a brush killer speciticide for a bed of wild blackberry, used spray bottle to hose it got on the grass accidentally thought I was being careful……in same area was my older beautiful Mimosa…..it’s dying ….could that have my Specticide ? Didn’t seem that much…..wonder if utter come back just lost all spring bloom

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Oh I’m so sorry to hear that! I hope it survives!

[@maryzanwarren6514]

can you harvest bark in winter?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Sure! I guess I just usually think about this one when the beautiful flowers are out and fragrant.

[@Chloe-pc2zt]

Thanks for a great video. Just collected branches and the picked off all the flowers, they are so beautiful! Wondering about which part of bark to use? how do i know when to stop "shaving" off the bark? Also, can the buds be used in the tincture? Thank you!!

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Chloe Corsini the inner bark if it’s thick, or just use a potato peeler and use all the bark from branches that have soft thinner bark.

[@Chloe-pc2zt]

@@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590 Thank you!

[@RIKKIKIable]

Thank you , one question , was t water or vodka you put in ? , t was not so clear

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Erik Refos vodka

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Erik Refos vodka

[@qt5160]

@@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590 can it be any vodka?

[@mrm167]

When this tree blooms, it's feathery like pink flowers over weeks. I am miserable. It is invasive, so it's pretty much everywhere. Are there any natural remedies for my minosa allergies?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Oh! I’m so sorry to hear this. There are natural things that can help. Quercetin, N-Acetyl cysteine and stinging nettles can all help make your symptoms more manageable, but avoidance is best.

[@SylvusPresley]

What could i use in place of vodka?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Rum, brandy, or wine (used to be used for extraction and preservation before widespread spirits).

[@mrstigbittys]

Two questions, please! 1. My understanding is to make separate tinctures using bark for one and flowers for the other, add they each have slightly different medicinal properties. Is that true? 2. I've seen the bark harvested and used 2 different ways, one as you did using the outer and green bark, the other way using the white inner bark. Which is correct? Love your informative videos!

[@JanineMJoi]

I am currently testing green bark from smaller branches in oil for pain relief. I have the inner white bark with outer bark attached, drying, will use for tea. I'll see if the green inner bark has any properties. No one seems to say about the different bark types, but I've seen the white inner bark on most website. Also, the root is psychedelic

[@mrstigbittys]

@@JanineMJoi yes, I'm having that same issue with the differentiation between the white and green bark. I might just have to try making two separate tinctures and see if I notice a difference. I haven't heard about using the root - do you tincture it? I have several small trees on my property I need to pull up.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@JanineMJoi this is not the DMT plant. That’s a very different mimosa.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

If you have the time to spend separating the barks, then go for it. That’s going to take much extra effort. I’ve heard herbalists say “the best herbal medicine is too expensive to produce”. In other words you might get a better product by obsessing over harvesting the exact bits with the highest concentration of medicinal compounds, but you’ll take so long that it’s not really “cost effective”. You’ll get the same results with a less pure product, but it will be a little less concentrated. That’s all. The flowers and bark do have some differences, but both are traditionally used as a mild sedative, specifically for calming and lifting one's spirit, with a few useful differences. Current research has validated the traditional Chinese remedy of mimosa bark, showing that it relieves anxiety and has an antidepressant-like effect. Other studies have found that mimosa foliage and flowers contain antioxidants which inhibit the oxidation of the bad LDL cholesterol, decreasing the danger associated with high LDL cholesterol. The bark is boiled or steeped in water or tinctured. For a milder effect, one can also use the flowers and leaves.The main medicinal portions are the flowers (huan hua) and the tree bark (he juan pi). While the flowers tend to have more uplifting and mood enhancing properties, the bark is more sedative and “anchors” the heart and the spirit when there is grief, sorrow, insomnia and anxiety. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is also known for gently moving qi and blood, which is deeply helpful for those who feel stagnant, tense and have “liver qi stagnation.” Mimosa flower is more uplifting, energizing. anti-depressant. Mimosa bark anchors the heart, helps stabilize emotions, calming the spirit in those with anxiety, insomnia, symptoms of post traumatic stress and panic. So basically the flowers are more light and fluffy, uplifting, just like they look and smell! They’re effect is more subtle, a bit weaker than the bark for noticeable effects. The bark is more strongly grounding.

[@mrstigbittys]

@@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590 thank you for the explanationon on the bark, it makes sense. Your description of applications of the flower and bark tinctures reminds me of what people say about treating human ailments with plants that look similar in nature to how they perform (mimosa flowers fluffy and uplifting, bark more grounding) of that makes sense. It makes it easier to remember how to use these medicines also. Thank you for your expertise!

[@lizethl6807]

Does this really help with sleep ?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Yes, especially when part of a sleep formula with other herbs chosen for your needs.

[@jeanbarraza5433]

Would this pair well with wild lettuce or ghost pipe for pain?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

I think it could.

[@jeanbarraza5433]

Dr. Mindy A. Curry, ND Passion For Healing Naturopathic Thank You

[@carlastork3091]

I am wondering what is the recommended dosage for this tincture??

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@carlastork3091 I recommend that you see a Naturopath or herbalist who can make you a more effective synergistic combination formulation for your specific situation. A teaspoon or less would be a very general dose to try.

[@sharronpettis384]

I’m confused, wouldn’t the vodka do the trick by itself? 🤪 How do you take this? I’ve always been drawn to these trees. Loved them in childhood. They aren’t grown in my native Florida but here in Alabama they are everywhere! Huge also. Going to propagate some.

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Hey, if a typical TEASPOON dose of alcohol does the trick for you…then great! Many folks mix tinctures with water or juice, but others just squirt it straight into the mouth. Have fun growing happiness!

[@bevmarch1964]

I love this comment!

[@jonclemons1421]

How's the best way to take the tincture? Dosage?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

@@jonclemons1421 that’s something that you should discuss with your herbalist or naturopath. Doses are individual, and the best way to take this is in a formula with other synergistic herbs chosen for your specific needs. Generally it’s probably a teaspoon or less.

[@erichood3169]

Dmt is found in it also right?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

No. Wrong mimosa.

[@Gene-kl1br]

I get bigger blessing thinking God Almighty and go to work . Heals all .

[@cheracker823]

I know a women in dire straights, she went to the hospital, had a breakdown,,,, really bad,,,,, she was told she could not see her grandaughter anymore, her daughter is a drug addict and she's been raising her the past year.The baby was taken from her!! How can I help.????

[@elizabethhicks9844]

How would you use this??? Do you ingest it

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

Yes! Usually by the drop or teaspoonful added to water or juice.

[@Jillups.]

Does anyone know if i can use the green part on the new branches?

[@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590]

I haven’t heard of that part being used.

[@Jillups.]

@@dr.mindya.curryndpassionfo7590 thank you I will just use the bark