Evidence supporting the use of: Albizia
For the health condition: Headache (tension)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Albizia, particularly species such as Albizia julibrissin (Silk Tree), has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other herbal systems. In TCM, Albizia is often referred to as "He Huan Pi" (bark) or "He Huan Hua" (flower) and is traditionally used to calm the spirit, relieve emotional constraint, and alleviate symptoms related to stress and tension, which can include headaches. The rationale in traditional practice is that Albizia helps "move qi" and "dispel constraint," which are believed to contribute to tension-type headaches. However, there is very limited direct scientific research or clinical trials supporting Albizia’s effectiveness specifically for tension headaches. Most available evidence is anecdotal or based on traditional use, with some animal studies suggesting mild anxiolytic and sedative effects. There is a lack of robust evidence from randomized controlled trials or pharmacological studies that directly link Albizia to headache relief. Therefore, while its use is rooted in tradition, the scientific basis for using Albizia to treat or support tension headaches is currently weak.
Other ingredients used for Headache (tension)
AconiteAerva lanata
Agastache
Albizia
alpinia galangal
Amor seco
Anemone
Angelica
Asarum heterotropoides
ashwagandha
aster root
atractylone
avens
Baccharoides anthelmintica
bael
balsam
bayleaf
black cumin
Black Hellebore
black salt
black seed
Black willow
blackboard tree
blackthorn
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
borassus palm
borneol
Broussonetia
Butea monosperma
cajuput
Camellia sinensis
Campylandra fimbriata
Carthamus
cayenne pepper
Centipeda
chamomile
chickweed
Chinese silkvine
chrysanthemum
cinquefoil
citron
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum trichotomum
coca
cola nut
commiphora
Corydalis
cucumber
Dichrostachys glomerata
divi-divi
dragonhead
elephant\'s head
Erodium cicutarium
Evodia
fernbush
ferula assafoetida
feverfew
Galangal
Gardenia jasminoides
ginger
Gnaphalium
Greek mountain tea
Hempnettle
henna
Herb Robert
Horsemint
Indian bael
Indian coraltree
Indian fagonia
Indian frankincense
kudzu
labrador tea
Large-leaved linden
lavender
Ledebouriella
lemon
Lesser speargrass
licorice root
ligustilides
linalool
linden
Litsea
Loranthus
lotus
Macaranga indica
magnesium
mallow
Malva sylvestris
Matapalo Tree
Meadowsweet
Mentha haplocalyx
Menthol oil
Moringa
Morning glory
Morus
Mountain mahogany
Mustard
Nardostachys
Nymphaea nouchali
Onosma bracteatum
Osha
Osmanthus
paeoniflorin
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
passionflower
passionflower
peony
Peppermint
Pimpinella
Piper chaba
Plectranthus amboinicus
Pluchea
poppy
Premna
Pulsatilla
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
Rubiaceae
rue
sage
Sagebrush
Salvia
Sandalwood
schizonepeta
Sedanenolide
Self-Heal
Semecarpus anacardium
Sensitive Plant
Sophora
Spanish Needle
Stereospermum
Storax
Sweet Bay
Szechuan lovage
Tamarind
Triphala
turmeric
turmeric
Vervain
Water Pepper
Waterhyssop
Willow
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Wintergreen
Yerba buena
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
