The Herb of Happiness! 🌸 Something we could use more of right now I’m sure. Is it any wonder that Mimosa is given such high praise? This beautiful tree heavily adorned with pink tuffets grows throughout Appalachia. The flowers and leaves are both edible. The flowers can be eaten like vegetables and the leaves are great added to stews! Make sure to avoid the pods! I am focusing on tincture today. Pink mimosa flowers should be collected at their peak blooming time and immersed in an high grain alcohol base. I have sat it in a cool, dark space where I will shake it weekly for 8 weeks. After that the solids will be strained out of the liquid. Then the liquid will be stored in an airtight jar and kept in a cool dark spot until ready to use. Mimosa is known for lifting mood and helping with anxiety. Tinctures made with the flowers only are said to make you giddy! Please do your research on mimosa, its interactions, and dosage for your concerns, body constitution! Also, it is an invasive s...