Evidence supporting the use of: Albizia
For the health condition: Worry

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Albizia julibrissin, commonly known as silk tree or mimosa, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it is referred to as "He Huan Pi" (the bark) or "He Huan Hua" (the flower). In TCM, Albizia is prescribed to "calm the spirit" and is used specifically for symptoms such as anxiety, worry, insomnia, and emotional distress. The traditional rationale is that Albizia has a mild sedative and mood-stabilizing effect, helping to relieve constrained emotions and promote relaxation.

Scientific research on Albizia's anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) potential is emerging but limited. Preclinical studies in rodents have shown that extracts of Albizia bark and flowers may have anxiolytic and antidepressant-like effects, possibly due to modulation of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and GABA. However, high-quality human clinical trials are lacking, and thus the bulk of evidence justifying its use for worry or anxiety comes from centuries of traditional use rather than robust scientific validation.

In summary, Albizia is primarily justified for use in treating worry by traditional evidence, with some preliminary pharmacological support from animal studies, but further rigorous human studies are needed to establish its efficacy and safety for this purpose.

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