Evidence supporting the use of: Albizia julibrissin
For the health condition: Emotional Sensitivity

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Albizia julibrissin, also known as the Persian Silk Tree or Mimosa, has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for supporting mood and emotional well-being. In TCM, the bark (He Huan Pi) and flowers (He Huan Hua) are traditionally employed to "calm the spirit," relieve emotional constraint, and treat conditions related to emotional sensitivity such as irritability, insomnia, and mild depression. Traditional texts describe its use for "soothing the heart and mind" and alleviating symptoms of sadness or emotional instability.

Modern scientific research on Albizia julibrissin’s effects on emotional sensitivity is limited. A few animal studies have explored its potential anxiolytic and antidepressant-like properties, attributing these effects to saponins, flavonoids, and other compounds present in the plant. However, rigorous clinical trials in humans are lacking, and the existing studies remain preliminary. Thus, the primary justification for its use in emotional sensitivity comes from centuries of traditional practice rather than contemporary scientific validation. Most Western herbal texts referencing Albizia julibrissin cite the historical TCM uses but do not provide independent clinical evidence. Therefore, while the traditional use is well-established, scientific support for its efficacy in treating emotional sensitivity is limited at this time.

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