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| Chinese Name |
Xinyi |
| Latin |
Flos Magnoliae |
| English Name |
Biond Magnolia Flower |
| Key Characteristics |
Acrid-warm herb that releases the exterior
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| Source |
Dried flower bud of Magnolia biondii Pamp., Magnolia denudata Desr.or Magnolia sprengeri Pamp. (Fam. Magnoliaceae)
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| Property, Flavor and Meridians Entered |
Acrid, warm; Lung, Stomach
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| Actions |
To dispel wind-cold, and relieve nasal obstruction
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| Indications |
Headache due to exterior wind-cold, nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea with turbid discharge, rhinorrhea with thick nasal discharge, in addition, used for nasal sinusitis and chronic bronchitis
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| Special Usage |
Because the flowers have small hairs which irritate the throat, the herb should be wrapped in a cheesecloth bag prior to decocting.
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| Precaution |
It is forbidden to use for nose problems due to yin deficiency from flaming of fire. |
| Chemical Composition |
It contains volatile oil. |
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