Xin Yi Hua
 Herb 14 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the ExteriorÂ
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Channels:
LU, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
Flos Magnoliae Lilliflorae
Chinese:
辛夷
Tone Marks:
xÄ«n yÃ
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Actions
- Disperses Wind-Cold and Opens the Nasal Passages
For stuffy nose, nasal obstruction, congestion, discharge, loss of smell, and related sinus headache. Can be used for any nasal or sinus problem, especially related to Wind-Cold invasion.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Caution with heat or fire due to Yin Deficiency. Over dosage may cause dizziness.
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Dosage
- 3-9 grams. Use as decoction, pills, or as ointment for local application. Place in cheesecloth while decocting as this herb may be irritable to the throat.
- Part used: flower or flowerbud.