辛夷
magnolia flower bud
辛夷xīn yí huā · Magnolia biondii
Category
release exterior (Wind-Cold)
Nature
warm
Taste
acrid
Meridians
Lung, Stomach
Dosage
3–9 g
in a bag
Functions
clears the airways, opens the nasal passages
Indications
nasal congestion, rhinitis, sinusitis loss of smell frontal headache
Contraindications
heat caused by a deficiency of yin ⚠️ boil in a mesh bag (with small holes)
Notes
Specialized "nasal" herb: clears the nasal passages in cases of congestion and chronic rhinitis. Family: Magnoliaceae Part used: flower bud Active constituents: essential oils, lignans
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.