Xin Yi Hua
辛夷花 xīn yí huā, "magnolia flower"

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Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
Xin Yi

	Tastes: Acrid		Dosage: 3-9g

	Cautions: Contraindicated in cases with Fire from Yin Deficiency; Overdosage may cause dizziness or redness of the eye, thirst, and dry nose; This herb may stimulate the uterus and should be used with caution during pregnancy.		Meridians: Lung , Stomach
	Preparation: • This herb has been prepared as an ointment or aerosol for local application • Before decocting, the herb should be placed in a cheesecloth bag or rubbed with a cotton cloth to rid of the hairy texture that may cause irritation to the throat • Dry fried		Quality: Good quality - unfragmented, compact flower buds with dense perianth segments, short stalks, soft, glossy hair, and an aromatic fragrance
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas (2) cāng ér zǐ sǎn (Xanthium Powder) xīn yí sǎn (Magnolia Flower Powder)

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Pharmaceutical: Flos Magnoliae

Botanical: Magnolia Biondii Pamp., Magnolia Denudata Desr., Magnolia Sprengeri Pamp.

Japanese: shini

Korean: sinihwa

Common: magnolia flower

Temperature: Warm

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Expels Wind Heat and Unblocks nasal passages add comment

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Xin Yi Hua辛夷花 xīn yí huā, "magnolia flower"