Albizia vs He Huan Hua

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Albizia

Albizia julibrissin

Nervine

Albizia julibrissin flos

Nervine

Albizia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

He Huan Hua

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Called the "tree of happiness" in TCM, its bark and flowers are used for depression, anxiety, and insomnia.

TCM calming flower that is gentler than the bark; used for sadness, depression, and insomnia with irritability.

Active Compounds

Saponins (julibrosides), Flavonoids, Tannins, Lignan glycosides

quercitrin, isoquercitrin, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Trauma/grief

Calms heart spirit for sadness, Depression and emotional constraint, Insomnia, Chest oppression from emotion

Modern Uses

Anxiolytic, Antidepressant-like, Sedative, Anti-inflammatory

Anxiolytic, Antidepressant, Sedative, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

6-15g dried bark in decoction or 3-5g flowers as tea

6-9g dried flowers

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Sedative medications

Pregnancy caution

Side Effects

Drowsiness, GI upset

Drowsiness

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E