Evidence supporting the use of: Albizia julibrissin
For the health condition: Abuse and Trauma

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Albizia julibrissin, commonly known as the silk tree or mimosa, has a long history of traditional use in Chinese medicine, particularly for emotional disturbances. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the bark (He Huan Pi) and flowers (He Huan Hua) of Albizia julibrissin are used to "calm the spirit," "relieve constraint," and "invigorate the blood." These indications align loosely with modern understandings of mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and the emotional aftermath of trauma or abuse. Historical texts and materia medica describe its use for symptoms such as irritability, insomnia, and poor memory—common sequelae of psychological trauma. However, while animal studies and a few in vitro experiments suggest neuroprotective, anxiolytic, and antidepressant-like effects, there is a lack of robust, high-quality clinical trials in humans to validate these uses specifically in the context of abuse or trauma. Thus, its use for supporting individuals who have experienced abuse or trauma is justified mainly by tradition, with limited preclinical evidence. More rigorous scientific research is needed before it can be recommended based on modern evidence-based medicine standards.

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