Mimosa
Albizia julibrissin
Albizia julibrissin, commonly known as the silk tree or pink siris, is a deciduous tree native to Asia. While traditionally used in some Asian cultures for various purposes such as timber and shade provision, no specific traditional medicinal uses have been recorded. Scientific evidence suggests that TCM flavonoids like quercetin, apigenin, and luteolin may improve non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) through multiple pathways; however, the strength of this evidence is currently limited. The plant has shown moderate larvicidal activity against sheep gastrointestinal nematode larvae in vitro, but similar to other plants tested, more research is needed for broader application. Albizia julibrissin may influence the growth of invasive Rhus typhina through direct nitrogen transfer and microbial pathways. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded, though further studies are warranted to fully understand its potential effects.
- Mejor evidencia
- A
- Precauciones
- —
Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.
Lo que dice la ciencia
- El estudio identificó Botryosphaeria dothidea como la especie fúngica más frecuente y virulenta causante de enfermedad de quiste en Albizia julibrissin en Xinjiang, China.
- El crecimiento de Rhus typhina invasivo aumentó cuando se cultivó junto a la leguminosa nitrogenifícida Albizia julibrissin, con efectos mediados tanto por la transferencia de nutrientes como por los microorganismos del suelo.
- El estudio encontró que los flavonoides TCM como la quercetina, el apigenina y el luteolina pueden mejorar el NAFDL a través de múltiples vías.
- Albizia julibrissin mostró una actividad larvicida moderada contra las larvas de nematodos gástricos del ovinomono en vitro, junto con otras plantas.
- Four bacterial strains were isolated from Albizia julibrissin that showed high tolerance to cadmium and chromium, enhancing plant growth under heavy metal stress.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mimosa?
Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Mimosa?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Mimosa; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: El estudio identificó Botryosphaeria dothidea como la especie fúngica más frecuente y virulenta causante de enfermedad de quiste en Albizia julibrissin en Xinjiang, China.
How strong is the evidence for Mimosa?
The strongest finding for Mimosa carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Mimosa safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Mimosa in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Mimosa interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Mimosa in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Mimosa?
Mimosa is also known as: Альбиция ленкоранская, Albizia.
Is Mimosa a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Fuentes
- T2 Identification of Fungal Species Causing Canker on Albizia julibrissin in Xinjiang, China. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Highly cadmium and chromium tolerant rhizosphere bacteria of Albizia julibrissin Durazz on plant growth promoting. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Turncoat? Native Nitrogen-Fixing Legumes Facilitate Plant Invasion via Soil Microbes and Nitrogen Transfer. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Larvicidal activity of antiparasitic plant extracts against ovine gastrointestinal nematodes: an in vitro study. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Multi-target synergistic mechanisms of flavonoid compounds from traditional Chinese medicine in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: insights for human and veterinary medicine. literature abstract metadata