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

Mimosa, Persian silk tree, or “Tree of Happiness” (Albizia julibrissin), is a popular medicinal tree that should be approached with caution. The problem is that one of the potential side effects is drastically underreported. In this video, I hope to shed more light on this subject!
(Remember, mimosa tree should not be consumed if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant)
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Timestamps:
- 00:00 - Are there precautions for Mimosa Tree? (Albizia julibrissin)
- 00:45 - My first experience consuming mimosa tree
- 01:50 - My extensive mimosa experiments
- 02:15 - My live reaction to drinking a mimosa tree infusion
- 03:13 - Does this happen with other people?
- 03:38 - Why giving no precautions is dangerous
- 04:03 - Do not consume if pregnant
- 04:35 - How I finally found a reference
- 05:44 - Understanding copy-and-paste herbalism
- 06:45 - Why mimosa requires greater scrutiny than other herbs
- 08:02 - What if you have negative reactions too?
- 09:00 - More important wild medicinal trees you should know!
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[@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. 🙏

[@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 ❤

[@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".

[@sagemckeand3716]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!! I've been studying herbology for almost 50 years and the one rule that NEVER changes: The alkaloids and other compounds found in any fresh, homegrown or wild harvested plants will ALWAYS, ALWAYS VARY- FROM place to place, growing conditions and human contact in the area; all have an affect on how effective the plant will be. The strength of active compounds can also vary widely from year to year. It depends on the time of year/season the plant is harvested. The amount of water taken in or lack of water throughout the growing season matters, how healthy the plant is, the parts of the plant you are using, the age of the plant...and myriad factors most people never even consider. Herbal preparations, teas, extractions, tisanes and infusions should never be prepared by novices, unless it is chamomile tea...even then, make very certain the flowers ARE actually genuine chamomile. The herbologist/ herbalist needs to have intimate knowledge of ALL the plants they use and also should test the strength of the preparations themself. Herbal compounds can be great, but there is a reason pharmaceuticals have replaced many herbal remedies and that is because one cannot get a "Standard Dosage" from one plant harvest to the next. Whereas with pharmaceuticals, they can standardize the dosage so it remains the same day in and day out. With herbs, plants, and fungi, the growing conditions vary so much that sometimes a plant living in one spot for years can suddenly disappear due to the changes from season to season and year to year. It's not something that you can just dive into and think that because it's "natural" that it is harmless. Some plants can kill you, some plants look so similar that telling the poisonous ones from their look-alike beneficial cousins is nearly impossible unless you've studied them for YEARS. It isn't something those of us who are called by the plants take lightly. It is a huge responsibility and one must be certain that every facet of information is known because if a person is taking medicine from a pharmacy, then goes and takes an herbal supplement, it can and sometimes does have tragic results. TL; DR, if you don't have extensive study, knowledge and experience, PLEASE DON'T self-medicate or suggest a healing plant to friends and loved ones. It quite possibly could unalive someone. Namaste y'all.

[@asafoetidajones8181]

Exactly: the level of a given chemical in one part of one plant can be dozens or even hundreds of times greater than another piece of the same plant or a visually identical one growing nearby. It's older, different soil composition, More water, all the factors you list plus *simple genetic variation*. We know that's a thing because we spent tens of thousands of years selectively breeding plants by just picking the ones that happened to have more of the stuff. So yeah some have more of the stuff. So I hand you a pill, say it's ibuprofen. How many mg? Idk, 25, 100, 200, 600, 1,200, why, why do you wanna know?

[@pamelasmith7740]

Thank you for sharing this information. This is the first time I heard of this unpleasant effect of Mimosa. I make jelly from various wild flowers and fruits. The Mimosa flowers are steeped to create an infusion or tea then sugar, pectin and citric acid are added to becom jelly. It becomes a beautiful pink jelly with a delicate floral flavor. No complaints so far. But now that I know it could result in a bad experience I won't take that lightly. I had a similar experience with persimmons. I processed persimmons into pulp, freezing 69 pints. Not all at once. Harvested from several trees in several areas. I made some delicious persimmon cookies everyone loved. I had someone bake persimmon bread for me that was amazing. Then I made jelly, using the prettiest orange pulp with no bits. It is delicious. But it makes you feel like you're growing hair on your tongue. I was so disappointed. I still enjoy it. The astringency is very mild though. I have given some to family so they can teach our kids about persimmons without a major reaction from trying fresh fruit. I had a major reaction myself and don't want that for anyone else. I thought I was going to choke to death before I could get a drink of water. That drink was a football field away and I felt like my throat was swelling shut. It's a good thing I'm not one to panic. So, yes, do test your preparations and the harvests you intend to use before sharing. Never rely on herbalism to cure anything. Herbs may soothe you. The plants are nourishment for a strong healthy body. A strong healthy body needs no cure.

[@richonlybyname68]

I would rather die from eating or drinking God made , then man made pharmaceuticals crap.....

[@Barbaralee1205]

While I understand your caution, this is just another demand that we surrender to the cult of the expert. Look what that got us with Fauci and psychopath research scientists. Caution is essential but average IQ individuals can safely use natural remedies. After all, the Native American Indians did it long before white men created higher education degrees.

[@LightInnDmountain]

Grandma was what people called... Curandera/doula,midwives(A wannabe doctor but with herbs rocks and poop) While actively working as a poor town nurse. Got more respect than the doctor. And usually never charged a penny, but accepted chickens eggs, piglets/meat, wild herbs, grain, rocks, alcohol methanol, flowers bark roots , yodo, menthol Aka Vicks vaporub.. yes that one, and for some reason poop from a black female untouched young COW..fresh . 😂

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678]

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

[@danplantman62]

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. 🙂

[@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.

[@sagemckeand3716]

@@glasscaster3536 I have that too. One thing I have learned that works for MYSELF is first, I get fruit from the farmers markets if possible, or a high quality grocery store. THEN I allow the fruit to get slightly overripe, so that most of the fruit acids are turned into sugar. I still can't eat a LOT of raw fruit, but at least when it's slightly overripe, the painful blisters or throat swelling/itching is minimal to none. I actually had a really bad anaphylactic reaction from eating cantaloupe when I was 15 or 16 and couldn't speak for several hours, I didn't know at the time it was anaphlaxis, I only found that out several days later. On a side note, this allergy didn't stop me fom consuming a half a watermelon straight from my dad's garden one time, and at another time, on a trip through California's Central Valley in July, consuming 2 1/2 pints of VERY fresh strawberries, I was miserable both times AFTERwards, but dosed up on benadryl to keep my reactions minimal, but I only partially regret those two instances😆 because the fruit was so fresh and at it's peak of flavor, it was amazing. I know that I cannot even take a single bite of a banana that has any green on it, not to mention the care I must take with tomatoes, and citrus fruits. For me, the stone fruits like peaches, apricots and related fruits are actually ones I don't have too much trouble with, I also don't have a lot of trouble with the melon/berry/cucumber fruits except orange melons. Fully ripened green and red melons don't do to me what cantaluope does. The human immune system is crazy and one of the least understood.

[@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!

[@sagemckeand3716]

@@glasscaster3536 You are so welcome. I enjoy sharing my experiences with others if it can help them to deal with the same type of thing.Allergies are no joke and can be crazy AND life threatening, unlike what SOME people believe. If my experience, suffering and learning can help somebody else to live better, I see that as a huge WIN. Sometimes these meat suits we humans wear act really crazy! 😆

[@paulac.1308]

So grateful for your unbiased dedication.

[@cindyjackson108]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@cindyjackson108]

You are so correct Jessie. Research is crucial!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@marxtheenigma873]

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

[@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! ❤

[@natashaowens2177]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 🌸

[@Rissalouise]

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

[@frostamatus]

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

[@sis2koul]

Thanks for all your research and experimentation!

[@iraadams7459]

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

[@sagaracharekar7839]

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

[@I.AM.NOT.UNHAPPY]

there's variated species where I are not the mimosa

[@Truologye]

Same in America. Forage Forage Forage❤

[@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!

[@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.

[@TEAMPHY6]

It replaces your sadness with burning

[@capndrake2507]

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

[@Ferris-yz8ct]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Chad-Giga.]

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

[@user-iw8kz6eu4t]

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" ❤

[@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

[@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. 🙏

[@TexasDesert3523]

I'm happy I found your video. This is a very well put together video. Thank you for the hard work you've put into this. I'm an old school professional photographer and can tell you've put a lot of work and effort into this video photography wise as well as information wise. Great job, much appreciated!!

[@perplexingpebbles]

Thanks for the heads up brother 🤙

[@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

[@LaineyBug2020]

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

[@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!!

[@danplantman62]

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

[@azhyrbooth5982]

As a budding herbalist I appreciate your educational videos.

[@JenniferKastelic]

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.

[@JeremyCooper-zp5zi]

Much appreciated.

[@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.

[@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 👋

[@carlreed3571]

Thank you I appreciate it,I just subscribed 👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@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

[@cindyjones520]

Good to know. Thank you.

[@zina6581]

Thank you so much!

[@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

[@vaish7627]

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

[@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.

[@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 ✌️💚

[@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.

[@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

[@SherryONeill]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@aaronmerrill4730]

If tinctures don't bother you but the tea does, it's possible the offending compound is water soluble, but only weakly soluble or insoluble in alcohol. Other possibilities: 2- Heat is required to draw out the offending compound. 3- Heat *converts* an inoffensive compound into an offensive one. You could test for these by first trying to make a cold water infusion, and then separately test by creating an alcohol tincture, then heating to various points before consumption. (i would add water before any dramatic heating... tho after full extraction for sake of the experiment, obviously.) Just a thought...

[@nelliesfarm8473]

Talk about perfect timing I'm going to try to harvest some more of these off of my tree it's just really tall so I'm trying to figure out how to reach the flowers I already made the one I picked up off the ground I made a tincture with those ones but I can't reach the rest.. I was going to make tea with any that I can get off of the top of it with a rake or something thank you very much for this info I do have allergies to some plants too

[@carlreed3571]

Thank you for the update,, have a MASH for MOONSHINE,,,may need to study up more

[@jamiedolen3182]

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

[@blueheartless36]

That's scary thanks for testing it. I hope you stay safe

[@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.

[@Silentbet1of]

Good information dude you may be young but you well informed 😊

[@fegolem]

I had heard the root bark was useful. I've never tried any of it, though.

[@momcomputer6461]

Jesse, so we are to assume that because of your reaction, it did not make you happy? I would have liked to know if it did what it is said to do. No happiness after your throat irritation cleared?

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@DoubtX]

Something I'll add is that if a substance causes severe reactions in some people, even if you don't get those reactions, limit your usage of the plant. I try to not take anything on a daily basis, which has notable effects on my physiology

[@glendagraves1637]

Thanks.

[@OzkAltBldgCo-bv8tt]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@joeanderson8839]

Thank you for sharing this. I was considering trying mimosa. I am very skeptical about trying herbs and fungi I learn about on Utube. I will definitely start out with a very low dose.

[@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 😂

[@joshholschuh1847]

Very invasive tree

[@shewho333]

I have one in my yard and I’ve been trying to grow another for 19 years. They’re very fragile seedlings.

[@Chichimomma]

But they say that nature provides you what you need, and this particular plant is excellent, so they say, for depression

[@lisaslayton3880]

Thankyou so much for sharing this. My husband and I are fixing to collect some, now if it does us this way I want think that we are poisoning ourselves

[@Chichimomma]

I tried boiling just the leaves a few days ago for around 20 mins. I drank a lot of it and felt just fine afterwards. The flowers aren’t in bloom now unfortunately. I’ll try that and the bark next time

[@jamesparker437]

Just try it and if it burns your throat then stop taking it. This isn't that hard.

[@cassie.m.0723]

The blossoms don't cause a stinging feeling for me at all, but the bark definitely does, a LOT. Interesting that one part has an effect like that but the other doesn't

[@this-abledtheextravertedhe5299]

What?!? I’ve never heard of this before… I’ve been making tea for years. 🤷‍♀️

[@xerrias]

It may have something to do with water soluble compounds, if its not appearing in tincture. I haven't tried it, but heard about it, and was planning to do more research before trying it this year, specifically the flowers because I do not harvest bark. However, I am wary about anything with a supposed neurological effect and would avoid it if it impacted neurotransmitters in anyway. I have no idea the actions of this herb, nor its side effects, and thus haven't tried it. Interesting to hear this effect. I was hoping to hear more about its action and how it achieves "happiness"

[@forgiven149]

I read a few days ago about using these flowers for a tincture. I started watching videos this weekend about it and saw about makign a tincture, a tea and I was intrigued. You're absolutely right! None of them showed anything negative about this tree, the floowers or the bark. I was very excited to try this! I rode all over yesterday trying to find a tree I could harvest from without traspassing on someone else's property! I am a Christian and believe it is wrong to go on other people's property, especially in the South, without asking permission, especially to take something. I found a couple at a cemetery but many of the branches were too high for me to reach! I found one at a business and asked permission. The woman was curious about it and I told her what I had found. She wennt to the tree with me and even looked stuff up on her own about it! As I was picking, a man came out and asked me what I was doing. I briefly explained about my depression and grief. He started talking about a Bible verse that mentions the word "all". Our preacher spoke about the word "all" a few times in the last few months. "All" covers EVERYTHING!! So, using verses in the Bible, this man asked me if God can cover "all" things that we go through. Of course He can! This man laid his hand on my forehead and prayed over me! My first thought was I'm healed! (The second thought was this man just didn't want me on his property anymore.) I left with tears in my eyes. I had depression for most of my life from bad relationships to many deaths in my family and many other things. I came home with this stuff ifrom these trees in my car and didn't even take them out of the car. I felt such a peace come over me I didn't need them and wasn't worried about gathering them from the car! I actually took a nap in the living room yesterday! That is very rare for me! Now, this morning I see this! Whether you believe in God or not is not the reason for my comment. I feel like all of this happened for a reason and I'm not even going to use what I gathered. Thank you for your video! I appreciate the insight!

[@randomperson6454]

Like you I couldn't find anything about the bark or flowers having any toxicity but the seeds and seed pods do have a neurotoxin and djenklic acid (can kill your kidneys if injested) I also saw that the bark can produce an irritating smoke. It might be possible that the tree also uses these as a self defense mechanism from predators so you might fave only a short window of time to cultivate or I could be because of something that its absorbing from the soil meaning it could be depending on the area you cultivating from too. There's around 600 different species so it could vary from tree to tree. If you do use this plant or plan too then I would suggest consumption in low quantities with at least some time in-between and to not attempt if you have kidney issues. There's just not been enough studys on this plant to be confident in it yet.

[@ddcmr9]

They've been using this in China for a long time and they use it for a lot of different things, I don't think it's very toxic but they use it for anxiety depression and it's also good for wounds. Put it on a wound and it will heal twice as fast

[@randomperson6454]

I mean the pods and seed are pretty bad, farm animals have been reported having hair loss when they eat the pods/seeds. But I haven't been able to find anything else about any other part of the plant to be toxic. But it is a legume so there is the possibility of some sort of risk (legume plants are known to contain arsenic which can also cause a stinging to burning sensation in a high enough of an exposure). But personally, I still wouldn't suggest it if you have kidney issues because I haven't found any studies showing wether or not other parts of the plant could have djenklic acid in it or not (at least yet).

[@frostamatus]

Dried flowers, hot tea. Similar reaction, but not as bad. Tasted like bland pepper. Tried the bark & stems dried and powdered. Same thing, tastes worse. Tried flowers and bark stem all dried and powdered. Yuck. Mouth tingles... Tastes like vomit. I'm convinced Mimosa Hostilis is the tree that was meant to be given the "Tree of Happiness" title.

[@jamespaden8140]

I rather enjoy this fellows' presentations.

[@Master-AGN]

Try soaking in lemon juice for 30 minutes, rinse and boil. Acid might release the irritating substance.

[@nidalshehahadeh7485]

The same thing happened to me with the Toothache plant , I watched many videos about this plant and none mentioned anything about the side effects, I got the seeds off Amazon planting them in a pot down here in Port Charlotte Florida, just about any kind of seed will germinate down here in South Florida maintaining it is a different story, I had a serious negative side effect , I was not able to breathe , in the end I made a video about it and I posted it on my KZbin channel.