Evidence supporting the use of: Albizia
For the health condition: Migraine
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Albizia, particularly Albizia julibrissin (commonly known as Silk Tree or Mimosa Tree), has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other herbal practices, primarily for its calming effects and for supporting mental health, such as alleviating anxiety, depression, and stress. There is little documented traditional use specifically for migraines, but its traditional indications sometimes overlap with symptoms that can co-occur with migraines, such as emotional stress or insomnia, which are migraine triggers or comorbidities.
Modern scientific studies on Albizia's efficacy for migraine are lacking. While some preliminary research indicates neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anxiolytic properties, these do not directly translate to validated migraine treatment or prevention. The use of Albizia for migraine relief is therefore based more on extrapolated traditional uses addressing associated symptoms rather than targeted, evidence-based support for migraine itself.
In summary, Albizia’s use for migraine is rooted in traditional herbal medicine, with indirect rationale rather than direct historical or scientific validation. Evidence for its effectiveness in this context is weak (rated 1), and its use is not widely recognized by either traditional texts or modern research as a primary remedy for migraines.
Other ingredients used for Migraine
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
ashwagandha
bergamot
beta caryophyllene
black tea
Indian frankincense
bupleurum falcatum
Chinese salvia root
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
turmeric
curcumin
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
feverfew
fish oil
ginger
ginkgo biloba
gooseberry
gotu kola
kudzu
l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt (5-MTHF)
lavender
luteolin
magnesium
Melatonin
Moringa
Niacin (vitamin B3)
omega-3 fatty acids
Peppermint
phytocannabinoids
pine bark
purple butterbur root
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
Almond fruit
ubiquinol
Valerian root
vitamin B6
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
Zinc
atractylodes
blackboard tree
Swertia
Szechuan lovage
chrysanthemum
soursop
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
apple cider vinegar
Albizia
alpha-lipoic acid
atractylone
betony
black seed
Baikal Skullcap
beta-hydroxybutyrate
Blepharis
balsam
banyan
brahmi
butterbur
Bifidobacteria
Black Hellebore
Chinese silkvine
crocin
creatine
cannabidiol
Corydalis
Carthamus
cola nut
docosahexaenoic Acid
danshen
eicosapentaenoic acid
folic acid
flavin mononucleotide
Ficus religiosa
fish
flavanones
Ficus simplicissima
frankincense
goldthread
Gelsemium
ginkgolides
Ginkgoside
Hellebore
iridoids
ketone salts
kuding tea
lemon balm
Lesser speargrass
little ironweed
linalool
Mesua
Methylxanthine
Meadowsweet
Nardostachys
Night jessamine
Osthole
Puerarin
Petasines
Phthalides
paeoniflorin
Pycnogenol
Polygonum
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
rue
Rubus
Rauvolfia
Rubiaceae
Spikenard
Sensitive Plant
Salmon Oil
Sandalwood
Scabrous Gentian
Uncaria
Withanolides
Xanthine
Xanthophyll
Xanthone
Yuzu
Zingerone
Other health conditions supported by Albizia
Abuse and TraumaAddictions (general remedies for)
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Anger (excessive)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bronchitis
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysmenorrhea
Eczema
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Epilepsy
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Grief and Sadness
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Inflammation
Injuries
Insomnia
Irritability
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Migraine
Nervous Exhaustion
Nervousness
Pain (general remedies for)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Rashes and Hives
Restless Dreams
Skin (infections)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Stress
Ulcers
Worry
Wounds and Sores