Botanical Name: Magnolia sprengeri Pamp., Magnolia denudata Desr., or Magnolia sprengeri Pamp.
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub from the Magnoliaceae family.
Medicinal Part: Dried flower buds.
Main Production Areas: Shandong, Henan, Anhui, Sichuan, and other regions in China.
Harvesting & Processing: Collected in early spring before the flowers bloom, then dried and used raw.
[Properties]
Taste & Nature: Pungent, warm.
Meridian Entered: Lung and stomach meridians.
[Functions]
- Disperses wind-cold.
- Opens nasal passages.
[Clinical Applications]
- Used for wind-cold-induced headaches and nasal congestion.
- Used for sinusitis (bi yuan) with headache.
[Dosage & Administration]
- Decoction: 3-10g.
- Due to the fine hairs on this herb, it may irritate the throat. It is recommended to wrap it in a cloth bag before decocting.
[Precautions]
- Not suitable for individuals with yin deficiency and excessive internal heat.