Dried and crushed bark is gently boiled in water for about fifteen minutes, then filtered. This preparation was traditionally reserved for occasional use, under the supervision of a knowledgeable practitioner. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Ground into fine powder, bark and seeds were used to make pastes or poultices applied topically according to traditional Asian practices. Consultation with a professional is advised before any use. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Fresh or dried bark is macerated in alcohol for several weeks away from light, then filtered. This concentrated form requires professional advice before use, due to lack of precise data on safe dosages. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Albizia lebbeck can be found growing wild in forests and savannas of South Asia, as well as cultivated as a shade tree in many tropical regions; its dried bark is sometimes available from herbalists specializing in Ayurvedic plants.
Bark is traditionally harvested during the dry season, while seeds are collected at maturity, at the end of the flowering period.