Drug & supplement interaction

Albizia Julibrissin + Acetaminophen, Oxycodone

Acetaminophen, Oxycodone brand names: Percocet, Tylox, Roxicet, Xartemis XR.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Albizia Julibrissin has a moderate interaction with Acetaminophen, Oxycodone. Animal research suggests that certain constituents from Albizia julibrissin flowers can potentiate pentobarbital-induced sleeping time in mice.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Albizia Julibrissin and Acetaminophen, Oxycodone

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

CNS DEPRESSANTS

Why this applies to Acetaminophen, Oxycodone

Acetaminophen, Oxycodone falls under CNS DEPRESSANTS — the group Albizia Julibrissin interacts with.

Animal research suggests that certain constituents from Albizia julibrissin flowers can potentiate pentobarbital-induced sleeping time in mice. Theoretically, Albizia julibrissin might enhance the therapeutic and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Some CNS depressants include pentobarbital (Nembutal), phenobarbital (Luminal), secobarbital (Seconal), clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan), zolpidem (Ambien), and others.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the simple version: Percocet contains oxycodone, an opioid that already slows down the brain and body. Albizia julibrissin (Persian silk tree) is used in traditional medicine to calm and help with sleep. Putting two calming things together could add up. The concern is that this herb might deepen oxycodone's sedating effects, so you could feel more drowsy, dizzy, foggy, or even have slowed breathing.

Now, the honest part: this is a theoretical caution based on animal studies, not solid human research, so we don't really know how strong it is in people. Still, since oxycodone is a serious medication, I'd play it safe. Please check with your pharmacist or doctor before combining them, and never adjust your Percocet on your own.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Kang, T. H., Jeong, S. J., Kim, N. Y., Higuchi, R., and Kim, Y. C. Sedative activity of two flavonol glycosides isolated from the flowers of Albizzia julibrissin Durazz. J Ethnopharmacol 2000;71(1-2):321-323. PubMed

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Albizia Julibrissin Also Interacts With Other Medications

Albizia Julibrissin has 247 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Acetaminophen, Oxycodone one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 247 No known interaction 2,583 (incl. Acetaminophen, Oxycodone)
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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Acetaminophen, Oxycodone

This page covers Albizia Julibrissin only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Acetaminophen, Oxycodone page lists 240 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: 1,4-butanediol (major), Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major) and Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (ghb) (major).

By severity: 10 major · 189 moderate · 41 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Acetaminophen, Oxycodone page

“This page earns genuine concern, though not panic. Percocet (acetaminophen with oxycodone) is an opioid painkiller, and 78 of the 240 supplement and herbal ingredients on file deepen its sedating pull on the brain and breathing.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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Taking Albizia Julibrissin as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 124 real supplement products containing Albizia Julibrissin, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Albizia Julibrissin. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Acetaminophen, Oxycodone too, on top of Albizia Julibrissin — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Albizia Julibrissin and Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Albizia Julibrissin
Top half

#625 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Acetaminophen, Oxycodone
Top 5%

#66 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Supplement

About Albizia Julibrissin

What is Albizia Julibrissin?

Albizia Julibrissin
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Low mood or mild depression
  • Sleep trouble (insomnia)
  • Irritability
  • Traditional support for swelling or injuries

Albizia julibrissin (Persian silk tree, He Huan) is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, mainly the flower and bark, for calming the mind, lifting mood, and easing sleep problems. Human evidence is very limited, so its benefits are not well proven. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Read the full Albizia Julibrissin monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Albizia Julibrissin

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Albizia Julibrissin — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
247Moderate
0Minor
2,582No known interaction
247 Moderate 2,582 No interaction
Moderate

247 interactions

Showing 60 of 247 moderate interactions — see all 247 on the Albizia Julibrissin page.

No interaction 2,582 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Albizia Julibrissin against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,582 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Albizia Julibrissin list.

See the full Albizia Julibrissin interactions page
See every supplement checked against Acetaminophen, Oxycodone, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Albizia Julibrissin and Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Together: Common Questions

Can you take Albizia Julibrissin with Acetaminophen, Oxycodone?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Albizia Julibrissin and Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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