Single Herb Glossary
Xīn Yí Huā 辛夷花
| Pharmaceutical name | Magnoliae Flos magnolia (denudata) flower |
| Category | Warm, Acrid, Release the Exterior |
| Key Properties | Dissem & dispel Upper Jiao Wind-Heat, Clear nasal passage Relieve sinus Headache |
| Properties | Acrid Warm |
| Tropism | LU, ST |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Expels Wind-Cold & Unblocks Nasal Passage |
| Dosages | 3-9 g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | CI: Yin Def Fire; Caution in pregnancy: may stimulate uterus Crushed into cloth bag, add later |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Essential oils 2.68-5.0% (camphor, 1,8-cineole, β-pinene, sabinene, myrcene), lignans, pinoresinol bimethyl ether, lirioresinol bimethyl ether, magnolin, fargesin, sesamin, eudesmin, d-coclaurine, d-reticuline, yuzirine, rutin |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Effect on nasal mucosa: topical application of essential oil associated with reduction of mucous secretion, reduction of inflammation, and relief of nasal obstruction • Antihypertensive: water and alcohol extracts, given via intramuscular or intraperitoneal injections, associated with decrease of blood pressure in anesthetized dogs, cats, rabbits, and rats. Intravenous injection sometimes associated with stimulation of respiratory system; in other experiments, effective in cases of primary hypertension, but not necessarily effective in cases of secondary hypertension, such as renal hypertension • Analgesic: in laboratory experiments, administration of 6.5 g/kg of alcohol extract and 15 g/kg of water extract showed comparable analgesic effect in mice • Uterine stimulant: stimulatory effect on the uterus in dogs and rabbits; onset of action starts 20 to 60 minutes after ingestion, and lasts for 8 to 24 hours • Antibiotic: decoction has inhibitory effect on dermatomycoses, and some species of streptococcus and staphylococcus |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin (Magnolia Flower Drink to Clear the Lungs) 辛夷清肺飲 |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.