Evidence supporting the use of: Magnolia biondii
For the health condition: Congestion (bronchial)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Magnolia biondii has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the treatment of respiratory conditions, including bronchial congestion. The dried flower buds, commonly known as "Xin Yi," are frequently included in herbal formulas to address nasal congestion, sinusitis, and related symptoms. The TCM rationale is that Magnolia biondii helps to "disperse wind-cold" and "unblock the nasal orifices," which correlates with alleviating upper respiratory tract congestion. While there are limited clinical studies directly examining Magnolia biondii for bronchial (as opposed to nasal) congestion, some pharmacological research indicates that extracts of Magnolia species possess anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and mild bronchodilatory properties. However, these findings are mostly preclinical (in vitro or animal studies), and robust human clinical trials are lacking. Overall, the use of Magnolia biondii for bronchial congestion is primarily justified by traditional use, supported by its inclusion in classical TCM texts and widespread application in herbal practice. The current evidence base from scientific studies is limited and not sufficient to draw strong conclusions about efficacy for bronchial congestion specifically.
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Other health conditions supported by Magnolia biondii
AsthmaBronchitis
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Sinus Infection
Wheezing