International Chinese Medical Journal of Daytona

He Huan Pi Mimosa tree bark Albizia julibrissin


Properties: sweet, neutral
Channels: Heart and Liver
Functions: Calms the spirit especially for depression with stagnant emotions with emotional disturbances including temper, irritability, saddness. Relieves insomnia associated with this type of depression. Most usefull when insomnia is characterized by waking up with stressful thoughts and not being able to get back to sleep around 2 am.
Dosage in decoction: 10-15g up to 20g okay for long term use