Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Albiziae Flos |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 合歡花 · He Huan Hua |
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| Medicinal Part | Flowers |
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| Efficacy Category | Mind-calming |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried flower of Albizia julibrissin Durazz.(Fabaceae) |
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| Nature & Flavour | Sweet; Neutral |
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| Channels Entered | Heart, Liver |
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What Is He Huan Hua?
He Huan Hua (Silktree Albizia Flower) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Henan, Hebei, Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet; Neutral
Channels Entered: Heart, Liver
He Huan Hua: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Albiziae Flos
Botanical Origin
The dried flower of Albizia julibrissin Durazz.(Fabaceae)
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Henan, Hebei, Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material has thin and dense outer skin, yellow inner skin, astringent taste and numbing tongue.
Macroscopic Features
Captitulum shape or shallow grooves, uneven thickness and length, 15~50 long, 0.2~0.3cm thick. Externally charred-green or grayish-green, slightly with longitudinal wrinkles; horizontal lenticels, oval shaped, brownish-red, occasionally has raised horizontal ridges or relatively large round scars of lateral roots. Inner surface is pale yellow, with thin longitudinal wrinkles. Hard and brittle texture, fibrous and thorn-like. faint odor; astringent and slightly bitter taste, slightly numbing to the tongue, causes discomfort to the throat.
Traditional TCM Properties
Sweet; NeutralHeartLiver
Traditional Functions
Relieves melancholy and quiets the spirit.
How He Huan Hua Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, He Huan Hua is classified among the Mind-calming herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
