Xin Yi - Biod Magnolia Bud 【Net Wt: 100g】

NPN 80091911

【Macroscopic Features】 Magnolia biondii Pamp.: Long oval shape similar to a calligraphy brush head, 1.2~2.5cm long, 0.8~1.5cm diameter. Base often has short stem, about 5mm long, with off-white spotted lenticels. 2~3 layers of bracts, 2 pieces each layer, small scale bud between ever two layers, outer surface of bract densely covered grayish-white or grayish-green hairs, inner surface is brownish, without hairs. 9 perianth, brownish, outer whorl has 3 perianths, strip-like, about 1/4 length of 2 inner whorls, calyx-like, 2 inner whorls have 6 perianths, 3 for each, wheel-like arranged. Stamen and pistil are numerous and arranged in a spiral. Light in weight, brittle texture. aromatic odor, acrid, cooling and slightly bitter taste.
Magnolia denudate Desr.: 1.5~3cm long, 1~1.5cm diameter. Base has relatively thick and strong stem, pale brown lenticels. Outer surface of bracts is densely covered with grayish-white or grayish-green hairs. 9 perianths, same shape of inner and outer perianths.
Magnolia sprengeri Pamp.: 2~4cm long, 1~2cm diameter. Thick and strong stem, reddish-brown lenticels. Outer surface of bract densely covered pale yellow or pale yellowish-green hairs, some outermost bract hairs have fallen off and have a black-brown color. 10~12~15 perianths, no obvious difference between inner and outer whorls.

【Properties】 Acrid; warm.

【Channels (meridians) entered】Lung, Stomach

【Functions】
Dispels wind, opens nose. Apply to headache, persistent turbid nasal discharge, nasal obstruction, toothache.