he huan hua

合欢花·Flos Albiziae

Albizia Flower

About he huan hua

He Huan Hua (合欢花) is the flower of the silk tree, a legume, recorded as Flos Albiziae. It is sweet in flavour and neutral in temperature, entering the Liver and Stomach channels. The catalogue files it among the substances that nourish the Heart and calm the Spirit.

Names

Pinyinhe huan hua
Chinese合欢花
Latin NameFlos Albiziae
English NameAlbizia Flower·Silktree Flower
Japanesegokanka
Koreanhaphwanhwa

Classification

Category
Nourish Heart, Calm Spirit
Channels
Stomach, Liver
Flavour
Sweet
Temperature
Neutral
Part used
Flower
Family
Fabaceae
Species
Albizia Julibrissin
Tags
Chinese Herbs, Common

Actions and indications

Spreads constrained Liver Qi, moves Qi in the collaterals, harmonises the Stomach and calms the Shen

  • Pent-up emotions causing insomnia, forgetfulness and irritability, particularly with epigastric pain and a sense of pressure in the chest
  • Constrained Liver Qi: tightness across the chest and flanks, a low mood, and an inner knot of unease that does not let go
  • Low mood, anxiety and unease from bottled-up feelings
  • Insomnia and poor memory rooted in emotional constraint rather than Blood or Yin deficiency

Combinations

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any4.5-9 g————

Cautions

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