Xin Yi Hua
StarMagnolia biondii Pamp.
☯ TCM Properties
Disperses Wind-Cold; Unblocks the Nasal Passages; Raises Clear Yang
Traditional Chinese Uses
Xin Yi Hua (magnolia flower bud) is a warm, pungent herb that opens the nasal passages, disperses Wind-Cold from the head, and clears Dampness from the sinuses. It is the primary herb in Chinese medicine for nasal congestion, rhinitis, sinusitis, and headache from Wind-Cold obstruction of the nasal passages and sinuses. Its targeted action on the nose makes it specific to nasal conditions in a way that few other herbs can match, and it appears in the majority of classical sinus and rhinitis formulas.
Western Herbalism Properties
Botanical Description
Magnolia biondii is a deciduous tree native to central China, reaching 10-12 meters in height with a rounded crown and smooth grey bark. The alternate leaves are elliptic to obovate, 10-18 cm long, with entire margins and short petioles. Conspicuously, the unopened flower buds form in late summer and persist through winter, covered in dense silvery-grey or brownish pubescence that gives them a fuzzy, conical appearance. In early spring before the leaves emerge, the buds open to reveal fragrant tepals that are white inside and pink or purple-flushed outside. The fruit is an aggregate of follicles. In TCM, the dried unopened flower buds (Xin Yi Hua) are used as a warm, acrid herb for nasal congestion and sinus disorders.
Dosage
| Form | Amount | Frequency | Duration | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| decoction | 3-9g | Daily | — | — | — |
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