03/12/2022
Albizia Bark (aka. He Huan Pi) is one of my go-to herbs for just about everybody. Thatβs because it's one of the best herbs on the planet for calming the spirit and balancing mood. Thatβs also why it's one of the main herbs in all of the Prana Mountain formulations. ββββββββ
It actually grows prolifically in my hometown of Ojai. In fact, my herb teacher has 3 huge trees growing in her front yard just around the corner from us. Known commonly as the Mimosa tree, even sitting under one of these trees has an amazingly calming effect. They almost seem to slow down the environmentβs energy in any area they grow. ββββββββ
In Chinese, Medicine albizia is said to harmonize the Liver and nourish the Heart, Chi. The Liver is the organ system most responsible for the smooth flow of chi and quells irritability. If the chi is not flowing smoothly, emotional and physical imbalances can result. ββββββββ
Its also said in Chinese Medicine that βthe Heart houses the Mind.β If the Heart has abundant Chi energy, the mind can settle. This is where albizia can really help. Ancient Chinese doctors understood its power to impart wonderful effects on the mind and nervous system. This is, in part, why it has been so revered for centuries.ββββββββ
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Regular consumption of albizia can enhance your nervous system and improve chi circulation. Its said that where the chi flows, the blood follows, and thus, Albizia is good for circulation - the circulation of Life Force. ββββββββ
Traditionally its been used for the following issues: ββββββββ
~anxiety ββββββββ
~insomniaββββββββ
~depressionββββββββ
~irritabilityββββββββ
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~pain and swelling due to traumaββββββββ
With so much emotional stress and toxicity in the world today, I feel that everybody could benefit from adding albizia to their health regimen.