Abstract: The present invention provides an oral composition comprising an effective quantity of an Albizzia myriophylla bark extract to suppress or reduce the gustatory function, in particular as regards a bitter and/or sweet and/or acid taste, advantageously a bitter and/or sweet taste, and a suitable excipient. It also provides the use of an Albizzia myriophylla bark extract or of an oral composition in accordance with the invention, to suppress or reduce the gustatory function. Finally, it provides an Albizzia myriophylla bark extract or a composition in accordance with the invention as a drug, in particular intended for the treatment of bulimia, a compulsive eating disorder, alcohol and/or nicotine dependence obesity and for the prevention of obesity.