Albizza (合欢皮)

Latin Plant Name: Albizza Julibrissin; Cortex Albizziae ; Albizza

Pinyin Mandarin Name:He Huan Pi

Common English Name:Mimosa Tree

Part of Plant Used:Bark

Nature:Neutral

Taste:Sweet

Meridians Entered:Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lungs

Common Usages:

Most often used in formulas to build and repair fractured bones and help speed the healing process (TCM: increases blood circulation and calms the spirit); also used to treat symptoms of insomnia, emotional imbalance, excessive worry, fright, nightmares, and paranoia (TCM: calms the spirit); and may be useful for Lung abscesses with expectoration of blood with phlegm.

Traditional Usages and Functions:Calms the Spirit; invigorates the Blood; alleviates pain; dissipates abscesses .

Common Formulas Used In:Concha Marguerita and Ligustrum.

Cautions in Use:None.