Evidence supporting the use of: Albizia
For the health condition: Nervous Exhaustion

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Albizia, particularly Albizia julibrissin (often called "silk tree" or "mimosa tree"), has a longstanding history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for conditions related to emotional well-being and what might be described in modern terms as "nervous exhaustion." In TCM, Albizia is known as "He Huan Pi" (the bark) and "He Huan Hua" (the flower), and is traditionally used to "calm the spirit," relieve constrained emotions, and treat insomnia, irritability, and forgetfulness—symptoms that overlap with nervous exhaustion or stress-induced fatigue. The bark and flowers are said to nourish the heart and promote emotional balance.

While there are a few preliminary scientific studies suggesting anxiolytic and antidepressant-like effects in animal models (e.g., rodent studies showing decreased immobility in forced swim tests and potential modulation of serotonin pathways), robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. Thus, the primary justification for using Albizia in the context of nervous exhaustion is historical and traditional, rather than grounded in contemporary scientific validation.

In summary, Albizia's use for nervous exhaustion is well-established in traditional herbal systems, especially TCM, but modern science has yet to provide strong, direct evidence for its efficacy in treating this condition.

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