He Huan Hua vs Albizia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

He Huan Hua

Albizia julibrissin flos

Nervine

Albizia julibrissin

Nervine

He Huan Hua

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Albizia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

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

Active Compounds

quercitrin, isoquercitrin, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids

Saponins (julibrosides), Flavonoids, Tannins, Lignan glycosides

Traditional Uses

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

Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Trauma/grief

Modern Uses

Anxiolytic, Antidepressant, Sedative, Anti-inflammatory

Anxiolytic, Antidepressant-like, Sedative, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

6-9g dried flowers

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution

Pregnancy, Sedative medications

Side Effects

Drowsiness

Drowsiness, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E