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Albizia Bark
Albizia lebbeck is a large deciduous tree with gray-brown bark, bipinnate leaves, and fragrant cream-green flowers. The dried stem bark occurs in brown strips or chips and has a distinctly astringent, bitter, woody taste. Bark of the silk tree used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for mood support.
Traditionally used for
Respiratory discomfort, Allergic symptoms, Skin irritation, Anxiety
Potential benefits
Astringent, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, anxiolytic, antidepressant, calming
Ingredients
Albizia Bark Stem bark
Origin
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Australia
How it is traditionally prepared
No standardized tea dosage; use a standardized commercial preparation according to its label; 2–5g decoction/day.
Cautions and who should avoid it
Caution with pregnancy, breastfeeding, autoimmune conditions, and medications; may cause drowsiness: avoid with sedatives.
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