Albizia lebbeck – Silk Tree Mimosa

PARTS USED:

• Flowers
• Stem bark

USES:

Often referred to as The Happiness Tree, Albizia is said to possess many medicinal properties and has been used to treat various conditions:
Flowers are said to be more uplifting, while the bark is said to be more sedating and calming
Supports the balance between stimulating and relaxing
Used for Depression:

• Said to be better at treating depression than St. John’s Wort
• Doesn’t mask the issues like anti-depressants; allows a person to rest and relax enough to feel their physical and emotional sensations, and allow a glimpse into the underlying issues
• Improves mood by rebalancing hormones in the body and soothing the nervous system
• Enhances nerve transmission

Helps a person manage irritability and anger due to constrained emotions – loss of locus of control
Good for irrational anger and thoughts, suicidal tendencies. Has a strong impact on the hormonal and nervous systems in the human body
Used together, the flower and bark are a balanced remedy for mood stabilization
Allergies and Respiratory Issues:

• Eliminates inflammation in sinuses and sinus tracts, as well as the bronchial tissue
• Effective against asthma (including acute attacks) and bronchitis
• Reduces the effects of allergic antibodies – lessens the severity of allergies
• Nasal congestion

Stress: Helps reset cortisol levels and provides support for the adrenal glands
Anxiety, sedation, insomnia:

• Contains a mild sedative effect that helps with stress and anxiety
• Effective for insomnia, sedation – affects serotonin, GABA, and dopamine pathways
• As a tea it promotes long-lasting, restful sleep

Cognitive support:

• May be effective for amnesia
• Improves memory

Antimicrobial against certain bacteria, fungi, and parasites
Anti-tumour properties against certain cancers
Anti-inflammatory:

• Gout, arthritis, etc – when used externally
• Pain relief

Antioxidant: Particularly the bark

• Good for anti-aging
• Reduces tissue injury; good for wound healing

Reduces cholesterol/prevents atherosclerosis
Grief or loss

• Helps with the discomfort associated with sadness, despair, denial, shock, confusion, anger, fear, regret, relief

Wounds and Skin Issues:

• Excellent external vulnerary – the bark is regarded as one of the most important herbs for the treatment of external trauma and injuries
• Insect bites, rashes, psoriasis, acne, skin infections, ulcers, fractures, and sprains.
• Promotes blood circulation, reduces pain and swelling