Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Mimosa, in the context of herbal medicine for stress, most commonly refers to Mimosa pudica (the "sensitive plant") or Mimosa tenuiflora (also known as "Jurema"). Traditional use of Mimosa species for calming effects and stress relief is documented in various folk medicine systems, particularly in South America and Asia. In Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, Mimosa pudica has been used as a calming or sedative remedy, believed to help with anxiety, irritability, and sleeplessness. Similarly, indigenous peoples in Brazil have used bark extracts of Mimosa tenuiflora for a range of purposes, including as a mild relaxant.

From a scientific perspective, there is limited evidence to substantiate these traditional uses specifically for stress management. Some animal studies have suggested possible anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) and CNS depressant effects for extracts of Mimosa pudica, attributed to flavonoids and alkaloids, but robust human studies are lacking. No authoritative clinical trials have confirmed efficacy for stress in humans. Therefore, the use of Mimosa for stress relief is primarily supported by traditional practice, with only preliminary and inconclusive scientific research available.

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Algal protein
Alpha lactalbumin
alpha-pinene
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
anemarrhena asphodeloides
anise
Anserina
antler
Antrodia camphorata
apigenin
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arjun tree
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ashitaba
ashwagandha
asparagus
astragalus
baccosides
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bacoside
baicalein
baicalin
Baikal Skullcap
banana
banyan
Basidiomycota
bee pollen
benegut perilla (proprietary)
bergamot
betony
Bifidobacteria
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Bifidobacterium lactis
Bifidobacterium longum
biota seed
bird\'s nest
black ginger
Black spruce
black tea
bonito peptide
borage
brahmi
Buddha\'s hand
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calamus
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catuaba
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chamomile
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oriental arborvitae
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pine bark
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Other health conditions supported by Mimosa

Anxiety
Depression
Diabetes
Fatigue
Inflammation
Insomnia
Pain (general remedies for)
Stress
Wounds and Sores

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