Source:
This drug is the bud of the machaka magnolia liliflora Desr. of family Magnoliaceae, mainly cultivated in Henan, Anhui, Sichuan and other provinces. The herb is collected in early spring when the bud is not in blossom,dried in the sun and cleared of stalks. The herb is called Xinyi Hua or Mubi Hua in Chinese.
Properties:
The herb is pungent in flavour,warm in nature and acts on the lung and stomach channels. Pungent and warm for dispersion and aromatic for moving about,with its floating effect,the herb is good at dispersing pathogenic wind and clearing nasal passage. It is an important herb to treat rhinorrhea with turbid discharge.
Effects:
Dispersing wind-cold and clearing nasal passage.
Indications:
1. The herb is used in combination with dahurian angelica root, xanthium and other herbs for dispersing wind and clearing passage,to treat wind-cold type of rhinorrhea with turbid discharge, headache and nasal obstructionF and with peppermint,xanthium and other herbs for dispersing wind-heat,clearing passage and relieving pain,to treat wind-heat type of rhinorrhea with turbid discharge and headache. 2. To treat wind-cold affected by exopathogens,headache and nasal obstruction, the herb is used in combination with ledebouriella root, dahurian angelica root and other herbs for dispersing wind-cold.
Dosage and Administration:
3-10g. Wrapped in a gauze for decoction.
Modern Researches:| With its astringing effect,magnolia flower can protect nasal mucosa and alleviate inflammation. Its infusion or decoction has the effect of inflamation anesthesia. Its extract with water has the effect of lowering blood pressure. Its decoction can excite uterine smooth muscle, promote intestinal movement and inhibit various kinds of pathogenic bacteria. Its volatile oil has sedative and analgesic effects. | | Cineol and eugenol can constringe blood vessel in nasal nucous membrane, anti-bacteria. | 
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