Evidence supporting the use of: Magnolia biondii
For the health condition: Cough (damp)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Magnolia biondii, known as Xin Yi Hua (辛夷花) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long-standing history of use, especially for respiratory conditions. In TCM theory, Magnolia biondii is most commonly employed to "dispel wind-cold" and "open the nasal orifices," making it a traditional remedy for nasal congestion and sinusitis. However, it is sometimes included in formulations aimed at treating "cough due to dampness" (a TCM syndrome), particularly when such cough is associated with phlegm and nasal symptoms. The rationale in TCM is that Magnolia biondii helps to clear dampness and phlegm from the lungs and upper respiratory tract, thereby alleviating cough. Despite its traditional use, there is limited modern scientific research directly validating the efficacy of Magnolia biondii for "damp cough" specifically. Most pharmacological studies have focused on its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, as well as its effects on nasal mucosa. These findings offer indirect support for its use in respiratory complaints, but do not provide robust clinical evidence for its effectiveness in cough, especially within the TCM context of "dampness." In sum, Magnolia biondii's use for cough (damp) is primarily justified by traditional practice, with modest evidence from historical texts and only indirect support from laboratory studies.

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