Albizia
What is it
Albizia (Albizia julibrissin or A. lebbeck), known as the silk tree or mimosa tree, is used in traditional Chinese medicine (where the bark is called He Huan Pi) for mood, anxiety, and sleep.
Evidence for 1 use
AI-assisted evidence assessment — talk to your doctor before relying on any single supplement.
Anxiety and sleep (traditional use)
Animal data and small clinical observations only; rigorous human trials are limited.
How it works
Dosage
When and how to take it
2 commercial forms
Compare the main delivery options and what they’re best suited for.
Bark tincture or extract
The most common Western herbal form.
Traditional liquid extract.
Flower extract
Used in some Chinese medicine formulas (called He Huan Hua).
Distinct compound profile from bark.
Safety
Who should be cautious
Interactions
Frequently asked questions
Is albizia like a sedative?⌄
Traditional use suggests calming effects, but clinical evidence is limited and individual response varies.
References
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