Evidence supporting the use of: Albizia
For the health condition: Anger (excessive)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Albizia, particularly Albizia julibrissin (also known as "Silk Tree" or "He Huan Pi" in Traditional Chinese Medicine), has a long history of use in traditional medicine for calming the mind and alleviating symptoms related to emotional disturbance, such as excessive anger, irritability, and anxiety. In Chinese herbal medicine, Albizia bark and flowers are classified as "spirit-calming" herbs. They are often prescribed for conditions described as "constraint of the heart qi," which can manifest as emotional distress, including anger and agitation.
The traditional rationale is based on centuries of anecdotal use and inclusion in classic Chinese medical texts, where Albizia is said to "relieve constraint," "invigorate the blood," and "harmonize the emotions." While there is a solid and well-documented tradition for using Albizia in this way, direct scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for specifically reducing anger is limited. Some modern studies have explored Albizia’s potential anxiolytic and antidepressant effects in animal models, suggesting possible calming properties, but these do not specifically address anger in humans.
Overall, the use of Albizia for excessive anger is justified by traditional use rather than robust clinical evidence. The evidence rating is moderate (2/5) because of the strong traditional use but lack of substantial scientific validation for this specific indication.
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Albizia
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