Albizia Flower | He Huan Pi[Huā]

$1.77 – $7.08

Categories: Chinese Medicine, Pagan Herbs

a.k.a.: Persian Silk Tree, Pink Silk Tree, Chinese Silk Plant, Mimosa, Night Sleeper

Magickal Properties: Protection, Love, Dreamwork, Purification

Albizia Flower should be used with caution by individuals who are experiencing pregnancy, Yin Deficiency or body fluid impairment. |Also, if you are currently taking antidepressants, do not use Albizia Flower as an alternative to it to stop taking them. |Last but not least, while the herb does not appear to cause drowsiness or affect judgment, some practitioners recommend that patients should not drive or operate heavy construction an hour after taking the herb.

Always consult a physician before using herbal products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication(s). These herbs, resins, roots, flowers, and powders are meant to be used for spell and ritual work.

Albizia Flower | He Huan Pi[Huā]

$1.77 – $7.08

Weight

2 grams

4 grams

6 grams

8 grams

Clear

The herb can also clear one’s eyes to relieve blurred vision, eye redness and pain caused by Wind-Heat, used to dissipate swellings that are caused by traumatic injuries such as fractures, as well as to reduce swellings and abscesses on the skin and in the abdominal region, also provide quick relief for certain allergies, speed up digestion, promote bowel movements, lower cholesterol levels to prevent heart diseases, prevent cancer, and to reduce skin problems such as rashes and acne.

This herb can also clear Heat to stop coughing and wheezing in Ayurveda Medicine, where it is used for symptoms such as bronchitis and asthma.

Albizia Flower falls under the category of ‘Herbs that nourish the Heart and calm the Spirit’. Neutral in nature and sweet in taste, this herb tends to slow down acute reactions and detoxify the body. It also has a tonic effect on the body as it can replenish qi/chi and blood. In particular, Albizia Flower targets the Heart and Liver.

The recommended daily dosage of Albizia Flower is 9 – 15g, if taken with water as a tea/tisane. Albizia Flower can also be ground into paste or poultice to be applied to the skin. Both fresh and dried Albizia Flower can be found in many Asian markets and specialty stores. High quality Albizia Flowers are highly aromatic, so do look out for the most fragrant ones when you shop for them!

Many individuals choose to brew this herb in hot water to enjoy Albizia Flower Tea benefits. While whole flowers are preferable if you want to brew them into tea, some herbal stores also sell extracts, infusions, powders and other forms of health supplements that contain Albizia Flower. If you are not used to the strong taste of Albizia Flower, you can try adding honey or sugar into your cup of tea.