Synopsis

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

Albizia julibrissin, often called "Silk Tree" or "Mimosa," has a long history of traditional use in Chinese medicine, where it is known as "He Huan Pi" (the bark) or "He Huan Hua" (the flower). In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Albizia is referred to as the "herb of happiness" and is commonly recommended to alleviate symptoms of grief, sadness, constrained emotions, mild depression, irritability, and insomnia. The bark and flowers are used as calming agents, thought to "anchor the spirit" and "relieve constraint" according to TCM theory. While a number of animal studies and in vitro experiments suggest that Albizia may have anxiolytic, antidepressant, and neuroprotective effects—possibly due to modulation of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and GABA—there is a lack of robust human clinical trials validating these effects for grief or depression. Therefore, the evidence for its use in supporting grief and sadness is primarily rooted in traditional practice rather than modern scientific validation. Most Western herbalists who recommend Albizia do so based on anecdotal reports and traditional texts rather than hard scientific evidence. Consequently, the strength of the evidence can be considered modest (2/5), reflecting its rich historical use but limited modern clinical research.

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