What medicinal value does magnolia flower have? A detailed guide in one article
What medicinal value does magnolia flower have?
Magnolia flower is the flower of the Magnoliaceae plant magnolia. The petals are white or have purple stripes, and are used in folk tradition to make rice-flour balls. Another species, the big-flowered magnolia, also called the lotus magnolia, has large flowers and is used as a street tree for ornamental purposes. The purple magnolia has purple petals, and its flower buds, called "Xinyi", are used medicinally.
Nature and flavor: pungent, warm, non-toxic.
Composition: Xinyi flowers contain volatile oil (citral, eugenol, 1,8-cineole, pinene), capric acid, oleic acid, vitamin A, and alkaloids.
Functions: warms the middle and releases the flesh, opens the nine orifices, dispels head wind, treats nasal diseases, and improves eyesight.