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

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. 🙏

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.🎉

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

So grateful for your unbiased dedication.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You are so correct Jessie. Research is crucial!

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.

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

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

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.