Mimosa is a commonly known herb and also a widely known alcoholic beverage. Unfortunately, both of these have nothing to do with one another. In this article, we will learn about the Mimosa herb, its health benefits, and some delicious mimosa tea recipes. This will ensure that you reap the benefits of its countless advantages for your physical and mental wellbeing. We’ll be using the fantastic herbal tea blends from Tea N Me along with Mimosa extracts. Hence, you don't have to compromise either on taste or health. Let’s make you familiar with what exactly Mimosa is and what it can do for your mind and body.
What is Mimosa?
The bark of the mimosa tree (Albizia julibrissin) is an essential element of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditionally, it was used to promote a healthy mood as well as a healthy stress response. Mimosa is known as "happiness bark and flowers" because of its fernlike leaves, prickly stems, and fluffy pink flowers. However, it is the bark that is most commonly consumed. Although, flowers can also be used.
Benefits of Mimosa
One can describe Mimosa as a plant that is an entire natural pharmacy in its way. Scientists and herbalists claim that mimosa tree bark is filled with antioxidants. In addition, it functions as an adaptogen by supporting the adrenals and facilitating a healthy stress response. It also contributes to calmness by promoting an everyday mood.
This plant has also been used for a long time in Ayurvedic medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. In ancient times, Ayurveda was a healing system developed in India. Mimosa pudica has been used for centuries by Ayurvedic practitioners to treat mental and physical ailments, including wound healing.
It’s believed that mimosa enhances the natural regulation of the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis. In addition to improving sleep, the herb is known to promote mental and emotional stability. This is because the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems work in harmony with one another.
Today, mimosa is widely used as a drug for its countless medicinal use cases and benefits. With the ability to kill parasites and treat indigestion, this is a pretty versatile plant - how could it benefit you? Simply add it to your daily beverage - tea - and you're good to go. There are many Mimosa Tea Recipes you can try at home and have the following benefits along with them. Let's have a brief look at them -
An abundance of antioxidants
First of all, the mimosa pudica plant is full of antioxidants, preventing free radicals from forming inside your body. In addition to phytochemicals, the plant contains superoxide dismutase, a vital antioxidant whose activity declines with age - mimosa pudica care helps restore it!
Improves digestion and reduces indigestion
There’s no doubt that digestion can be a pain - literally. However, Mimosa pudica can help. Mimosa tea extract is a natural antacid, meaning that it will relieve pain and discomfort when used as instructed in our Mimosa Tea Recipes below. For the most beneficial effects, the juice of the leaves of the plant should be consumed.
Benefits Mental Health
While the positive signs here aren't 100% solid, they are promising nonetheless. Approximately 90% of serotonin is made in your gut, along with other neurotransmitters. Therefore, by cleansing your body and creating an environment for helpful bacteria to flourish, your mental health may be enhanced as well.
Reduces piles
Natural remedies like Mimosa pudica can be beneficial if you suffer from piles. The leaves can be made into a powder - and used in your regularly in our Mimosa Tea Recipes two or three times a day.
Kills Parasites
Insect parasites VS Mimosa pudica. There can only be one winner. Not only do the plants kill adult parasites, but they also inactivate parasite larvae, making them immobile. In addition, unlike many other drugs used to treat parasitic infections, this drug takes effect instantly. In contrast, according to many studies, others take three to five days to treat the same thing.
Cleans Your Gut
When they contact a liquid, Mimosa pudica seeds swell and form a sort of gel. This reaction also occurs in your digestive tract when you consume the seeds in some form.
As the gel forms inside your body, it removes toxins and harmful bacteria studies according to your digestive system.
Reduces Diarrhea Pain
Many diarrhea treatments slow your digestive system down too much, which is the problem with most commonly used remedies. To complicate matters further, very high doses of loperamide can cause serious heart problems and death. Nevertheless, Mimosa pudica has been proved to be effective in reducing diarrhea. And the most acceptable way to consume it is in our Mimosa Tea Recipes.
You can benefit from Mimosa pudica in these seven ways, but the benefits don’t stop just at this. In contrast, several of these may apply to you. In addition, Mimosa can assist you with these issues in general.
Here are three Mimosa Tea Recipes to help you get the most out of Mimosa’s benefits
My Bloat B Gone Mimosa tea Recipe
You can use this blend to ease occasional constipation issues. Senna leaves and oolong tea combined with the goodness of Mimosa gives you a tea that revitalizes you and enhances your health.
Tea Blend - Senna Leaves, Oolong Tea, Peppermint, Licorice, Triphala, Chamomile, Hibiscus, Fennel, Flaxseed, Fenugreek, Lemon Balm
Ingredients you’ll need - 1tbs/2gm of My Bloat B Gone tea blend, 8oz/180ml of water, 6gm of Mimosa Flower extract, honey (to taste).
How to make -
- In a large water pitcher, pour 180 ml of boiling water.
- Add Mimosa Flower extract to the boiling water, and let the water soak the texture.
- Add the tea blend and honey, and steep for about 7 minutes.
- You can choose to serve it hot or cold, as per your preference.
Serving suggestions - Hot/Cold
Tips and tricks of the trade -
- This recipe serves one person.
- Please remember that honey already adds a layer of sweetness, so we recommend not adding any additional sweetener as it will completely ruin the blend’s taste.
- Steeping Oolong tea for longer than 10 minutes will make it bitter.
My Daily De-Stress Mimosa Tea Recipe
Aromatic and full of calming herbs, this powerful blend is designed to help you relax. It’s bound to be rich in taste and texture within addition, with unique ingredients like Valerian Root, Arjun Bark, and many others. Adding Mimosa enhances the overall goodness of this blend.
Tea Blend - Oolong Tea, Hibiscus, Garcinia Cambogia, Cinnamon, Tulsi, Valerian Root, Nettle, Anise Seed, Ginger, Turmeric, Senna Leaves, Arjun Bark, Star Anise, Coleus, Cardamom, Fenugreek.
Ingredients you’ll need - 1tbs/2gm of My Daily De-Stress tea blend, 8oz/180ml of water, 6gm of Mimosa flower extract, peppermint, 1 Tbsp natural sweetener of choice (optional), a few ice cubes to get it chilled.
How to make -
- In a large water pitcher, pour 180 ml of boiling water.
- Add Mimosa Flower extract to the boiling water, and let the water soak the texture.
- Add the tea blend, honey, and steep for about 8 minutes.
- Finally, add peppermint and the optional sweetener to the mixture.
- Wait for another 2 minutes, and turn off the heat.
- You can choose to serve it hot or cold, as per your preference.
Serving suggestions - Hot/Cold
Tips and tricks of the trade -
- This recipe serves one person.
- Steeping Oolong tea for longer than 10 minutes will make it bitter.
- Make sure you add peppermint towards the end, so the final blend retains the flavor properly.
My Sound Sleep Mimosa Tea Recipe
This tea blend will give you the most restful sleep possible with the goodness of aromatic lavender and soothing chamomile. Green tea’s weight loss properties mixed with mimosa flower’s benefits give you a unique blend. Suitable for consumption right before you go to bed.
Tea blend - Green Tea, Lavender, Lemon Peel, Orange Peel, Chamomile, Shankhpushpi, Ashwagandha.
Ingredients - 1tbs/2gm of My Sound Sleep tea blend, 8oz/180ml of water, 6gm of Mimosa flower extract, almond milk, honey (to taste).
How to make -
- In a large water pitcher, pour 180 ml of boiling water.
- Add Mimosa Flower extract to the boiling water, and let the water soak the texture.
- Add the tea blend, and steep for about 6 minutes.
- Finally, add almond milk to the mixture and steep for another 4 minutes.
- Pour it into a cup and add honey.
Serving suggestions - Hot
Tips and tricks of the trade -
- This recipe serves one person.
- Best to be consumed before retiring to bed at the end of a tiresome day.
- Almond milk has a nutty flavor and creamy texture. If you prefer your tea non-creamy, you can choose not to add it. Although, it is highly recommended.
Mimosa flower tea has so many different properties, as we discussed in this article. Preparing it with an already amazing tried and tested tea blend from Tea n Me ensures a satisfying result. Afterward, you can experiment with our wide range of combinations and develop your own Mimosa flower tea recipe.