The efficacy and function of Magnolia officinalis

Since Chinese medicine has fewer side effects, more and more people now want to use Chinese medicine to regulate their bodies. Here I would like to introduce to you a medicinal herb, Magnolia officinalis, hoping it will be helpful to you.

[Other names] Zhuzhe, lily, Houshi (Bielu), Houposhi (Compendium of Materia Medica), Magnolia officinalis fruit (Sichuan Chinese Materia Medica).

[Source] It is the fruit or seed of Magnolia officinalis or Magnolia officinalis of the Magnoliaceae family. The fruits are picked from September to October and sun-dried.

[Original morphology] The aggregate fruit is oblong-ovate, about 9-12 cm long and 5-6 cm in diameter, truncated at the apex and nearly round at the base. The carpels are closely arranged, woody, with a curved tip at the tip, and contain 1-2 seeds; the seeds are triangular-obovate, about 11 mm long and 8 mm in diameter, with bright red outer skin, black inner skin, and shallow grooves on the abdomen.

[Habitat distribution] Produced in Sichuan, Hubei and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica": "sweet, warm, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】Regulating Qi, warming the middle, and promoting digestion.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: decoct in water, 0.5-1.5 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Through the detailed introduction of Magnolia officinalis, I believe everyone has a certain understanding and can better improve our common sense in life.