ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN
Mimosa
Stress Support
Sleep Support
WHAT IS IT?
Mimosa bark (Albizia julibrissin) has a rich history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It traditionally has been used to support a healthy stress response and a
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Modern herbalists and scientific studies have found that Mimosa bark offers antioxidant support, and it is an adaptogen that promotes a healthy response to stress, by supporting
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Active Consituents
triterpenoidal saponins (julibrosides J1, J2, J3, J5, J8, J12, J13, J18, J19, J21, J28), saponins, flavonoids (sophoflavescenol, kurarinone, kurarinol, kuraridin, and kuraridinol), glycosides, and tannins
Parts Used
Bark
Additional Resources
1.) Zou, K., Zhao, Y. Y., and Zhang, R. Y. A cytotoxic saponin from Albizia julibrissin. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2006;54(8):1211-1212.
2.) Jung, M. J., Kang, S. S., Jung, Y. J., and Choi, J. S. Phenolic glycosides from the stem bark of Albizzia julibrissin. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2004;52(12):1501-1503.
3.) Jung, M. J., Kang, S. S., Jung, H. A., Kim, G. J., and Choi, J. S. Isolation of flavonoids and a cerebroside from the stem bark of Albizzia julibrissin. Arch Pharm Res 2004;27(6):593-599.
4.) https://www.planetherbs.com/specific-herbs/albizia-the-tree-of-happiness.html Zhang J., et al. Studies on the active components and antioxidant activities of the extracts of Mimosa pudica Linn. from southern China. Pharmacogn Mag. 2011 Jan;7(25):35-9.
Important Precautions
Not for use during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs please consult your doctor prior to use.
Disclaimer
This information in our Herbal Reference Guide is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This content does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.
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