Magnolia Flos, Xin Yi Magnolia Flos, Xin Yi 辛夷 Magnolia FlowerXin Yi (TCM) Magnolia denudataKerner, J.S., Hortus sempervirens (1795-1830) Magnolia flower bud(Photo by William (Ned) Friedman) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Magnolia spp. M. biondii M. denudata M. sprengeri Parts used: Flower bud Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent Classification: A. Clear Exterior Wind-Cold Uses: 1. Clears Wind, Opens the Nasal Passages:-nasal congestion, Sinusitis, Rhinitis-loss of the sense of Smell-Sinus (Frontal) Headache-also for Wind affecting the Eyes-can be used for any type depending on the herbs its combined with-Older texts used it to open all the Orifices: “facilitates the function of the nine orifices” (Ming Yi Bie Lu) 2. Settles Wind, Eases Pain:-Headache, Toothache-Dizziness, Vertigo-traditionally for Chills and Fever-also for Itchy of the body3. Settles Wind, Opens Orifices, Calms the Mind:-“Long term use … makes one feel Happy” (Shen Nong Ben Cao)-“Retards senility and enables one to enjoy a long life”. (Shen Nong Ben Cao) 4. Externally:-topically for Freckles and Chloasma (as a wash or cream)-in creams to promote healthy skin and brighten the complexion Dose: Powder: 1–3 gramsDecoction: 3–9 grams. Due to fine hairs which can be irritating, the flowers are usually decocted in cheesecloth, or else strained through cloth once decocted.…

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