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
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
Albizia
Almond fruit
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
alpha-lipoic acid
apple cider vinegar
ashwagandha
atractylodes
atractylone
Baikal Skullcap
balsam
banyan
bergamot
beta caryophyllene
beta-hydroxybutyrate
betony
Bifidobacteria
Black Hellebore
black seed
black tea
blackboard tree
Blepharis
brahmi
bupleurum falcatum
butterbur
cannabidiol
Carthamus
Chinese salvia root
Chinese silkvine
chrysanthemum
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
cola nut
Corydalis
creatine
crocin
curcumin
danshen
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
docosahexaenoic Acid
eicosapentaenoic acid
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
feverfew
Ficus religiosa
Ficus simplicissima
fish
fish oil
flavanones
flavin mononucleotide
folic acid
frankincense
Gelsemium
ginger
ginkgo biloba
ginkgolides
Ginkgoside
goldthread
gooseberry
gotu kola
Hellebore
Indian frankincense
iridoids
ketone salts
kuding tea
kudzu
l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt (5-MTHF)
lavender
lemon balm
Lesser speargrass
linalool
little ironweed
luteolin
magnesium
Meadowsweet
Melatonin
Mesua
Methylxanthine
Moringa
Nardostachys
Niacin (vitamin B3)
Night jessamine
omega-3 fatty acids
Osthole
paeoniflorin
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Peppermint
Petasines
Phthalides
phytocannabinoids
pine bark
Polygonum
Puerarin
purple butterbur root
Pycnogenol
Rauvolfia
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
Rubiaceae
Rubus
rue
Salmon Oil
Sandalwood
Scabrous Gentian
Sensitive Plant
soursop
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
Spikenard
Swertia
Szechuan lovage
turmeric
ubiquinol
Uncaria
Valerian root
vitamin B6
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
Withanolides
Xanthine
Xanthone
Xanthophyll
Yuzu
Zinc
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
