Youdu Ma The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
When summer comes, Albizia julibrissin blooms, not afraid of the heat until early autumn. Albizia julibrissin flower heads are like corymbs, three clusters, four clusters, gathered together, competing for splendor. The corolla is shaped like a long and narrow funnel, and the color is light red, while the long male stamens are pink in color, "scattered like silk, which is different from flowers", which is very charming.
Albizia julibrissin is "charming", while Albizia juliensis leaves are "sentimental". As the sun rises, the small leaves on both sides gradually separate; as night falls, the leaves on both sides gradually close. This morning and evening reunion, like a pair of dear partners, is full of joy, so it has won the vivid name of "Acacia". As the "Chinese Pharmacy Encyclopedia" said: "There are two rows of small leaves, and the sun and dusk overlap each other like sleeping, and when they reach the dynasty, they gradually separate, so they are called Acacia and Yehe."
Albizia julibrissin leaves are "sentimental", but as medicine, only Albizia juliensis flower and Albizia juliensis bark will do. "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" has long recorded the main functions of Albizia Julibrissin and Albizia Julibrissinia: "to soothe the five internal organs and harmonize the mind, making people happy and worry-free." The function is to "soothe the nerves and relieve depression", which is suitable for emotional depression, restlessness, insomnia and dreaminess, and memory loss. It can be used for neurosis, climacteric syndrome, and insomnia and upset caused by hypertension. In order to enhance the curative effect, it is often paired with Yejiateng. Yejiateng is used with Huanpi and Yejiateng together with Huanhua. The medicinal effects can complement each other. For those with particularly obvious insomnia and upset, it is also advisable to add products such as wild jujube seed and baiziren to nourish the heart and calm the nerves, and the effect will be better.
