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.

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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同,请查阅所引来源。

科学怎么说

  • 研究确定了博来孢属多态亚种是造成中国新疆地区刺槐流胶病最常见和最具毒性的真菌种类。 D PMID
  • 当生长在豆科固氮植物刺槐(Albizia julibrissin)附近时,入侵性刘虎耳草(Rhus typhina)的生长增加,其效果由养分转移和土壤微生物共同介导。 D PMID
  • 研究发现,如槲皮素、芹菜素和黄酮醇等TCM黄酮类化合物可能通过多种途径改善NAFLD。 A PMID
  • Albizia julibrissin 在体外对羊胃肠道线虫幼虫表现出中等程度的驱化活性,与其他植物一起。 D PMID
  • Four bacterial strains were isolated from Albizia julibrissin that showed high tolerance to cadmium and chromium, enhancing plant growth under heavy metal stress. D PMID

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: 研究确定了博来孢属多态亚种是造成中国新疆地区刺槐流胶病最常见和最具毒性的真菌种类。

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.

来源

  1. T2 Identification of Fungal Species Causing Canker on Albizia julibrissin in Xinjiang, China. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Highly cadmium and chromium tolerant rhizosphere bacteria of Albizia julibrissin Durazz on plant growth promoting. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Turncoat? Native Nitrogen-Fixing Legumes Facilitate Plant Invasion via Soil Microbes and Nitrogen Transfer. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Larvicidal activity of antiparasitic plant extracts against ovine gastrointestinal nematodes: an in vitro study. literature abstract metadata
  5. 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