Evidence supporting the use of: Albizia (unspecified)
For the health condition: Headache (tension)

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

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

Albizia species, particularly Albizia julibrissin (mimosa tree) and Albizia lebbeck, have been used in traditional medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. In TCM, Albizia (He Huan Pi and He Huan Hua) is considered a herb for calming the mind, relieving constraint, and alleviating emotional disturbances like anxiety, irritability, and insomnia—states that may be associated with tension headaches. While there are some traditional references to its use for symptoms analogous to tension or stress-related headaches, Albizia is not specifically highlighted as a primary headache remedy in classical sources; rather, its application is more for emotional stress that could secondarily contribute to tension-type headaches.

Scientific studies on Albizia focus mainly on its anxiolytic, antidepressant, and anti-inflammatory properties in animal models, but direct clinical evidence supporting its use for tension headaches is lacking. There is a theoretical basis for its use, given its traditional role in calming the spirit and relieving stress, which are often underlying factors in tension headaches. However, the evidence is primarily historical and indirect rather than validated by modern clinical trials.

In summary, Albizia’s use for tension headaches is grounded in traditional practices related to stress relief, but there is insufficient direct scientific evidence to support its specific efficacy for tension-type headaches.

More about Albizia (unspecified)
More about Headache (tension)

Products containing Albizia (unspecified)

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.