He Huan Hua
StarAlbizia julibrissin Durazz.
☯ TCM Properties
Relieves Constraint and Calms the Spirit; Regulates Qi and opens the Stomach; Dispels Wind and Brightens the Eyes; Invigorates the collaterals and alleviates pain
Traditional Chinese Uses
He Huan Hua (albizzia flower, silk tree flower) is a neutral, sweet herb used in Chinese medicine to calm the Spirit and ease emotional distress. It is specifically indicated for emotional conditions arising from Liver Qi stagnation and Heart Shen disturbance — including depression, insomnia, irritability, poor memory, and grief. Lighter in action than He Huan Pi (the bark of the same tree), the flower is gentler and more appropriate as a daily herb for mood and sleep support in mild to moderate cases.
Western Herbalism Properties
Botanical Description
Albizia julibrissin, the silk tree or mimosa, is a small to medium deciduous tree in the Fabaceae growing 5-12 m tall with a broad, flat-topped, spreading crown and smooth grey-brown bark. The alternate leaves are large and bipinnate, 20-45 cm long, with 6-12 pairs of pinnae each bearing 20-30 pairs of small, oblong, asymmetrical leaflets that fold together at night. Flowers are borne in showy hemispherical heads at the branch tips in summer; each head appears as a powder-puff of numerous long pink to whitish stamens, the small calyx and tubular corolla being inconspicuous. Fruits are flat, papery, straw-coloured legumes 10-20 cm long. The dried flower clusters, collected in early summer just before full opening, constitute He Huan Hua.
Dosage
| Form | Amount | Frequency | Duration | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| decoction | 9-30g | Daily | — | — | — |
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
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