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Flos Magnoliae is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine, which is often used to treat cold, cough, nasal congestion and other diseases. It is the dry bud of magnolia flower, which has the function of dispelling cold and clearing the nose. The following will introduce the plant characteristics, growing environment, medicinal value, edible methods and precautions of Flos Magnoliae in detail.

I. Plant characteristics

Flos Magnoliae belongs to Magnoliaceae and is an evergreen tree. Its height can reach more than 20 meters, its bark is grayish brown and its branchlets are purplish brown. Leaf blade ovoid or ovoid, length10-20cm, width 4-8cm, apex tapering or tail tip, base cuneate or broadly cuneate, upper part dark green, lower part light green.

The bud is ovoid, long 1-2 cm, covered with grayish white or grayish yellow silk. Pedicel length 1-3 mm, yellowish pilose. The flowering period is February-March, and the fruiting period is 9-65438+1October.

Second, the growth environment

Xinyi likes warm and humid climate, and grows in mountainous and hilly areas with an altitude of 800- 1600 meters. The requirements for soil are not high, but it is best to use fertile and well-drained sand. Xinyi likes sunny environment, but she can also tolerate some shade.

Third, medicinal value.

Flos Magnoliae has the effects of dispelling wind-cold and dredging nasal orifices, and is often used to treat wind-cold common cold, stuffy nose and runny nose, headache and aversion to cold. Modern pharmacological studies have also shown that Flos Magnoliae has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-tumor effects. In the clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine, it is often used in combination with Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, Radix Saposhnikoviae and other traditional Chinese medicines.

Fourth, how to eat.

Flos Magnoliae can be used as Chinese herbal medicine, and can also be made into tea soaked in water for drinking. Wash and dry Flos Magnoliae, and brew with boiling water. In addition, Flos Magnoliae can also be boiled and drunk with other Chinese herbal medicines. It should be noted that Flos Magnoliae has certain toxicity and should not be eaten in excess.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) matters needing attention

Pregnant women should use Flos Magnoliae with caution; People with allergies should do an allergy test first; Don't overdo it; The flower buds of Magnoliae should be dried and preserved in time after collection.