Evidence supporting the use of: Magnolia biondii
For the health condition: Wheezing

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Magnolia biondii, known in traditional Chinese medicine as "Xin Yi," has a long history of use in the treatment of respiratory ailments, including wheezing. Its flower buds are commonly used in herbal formulations intended to "dispel wind-cold" and "unblock the nasal passages." Historical texts such as the "Shennong Bencao Jing" and "Compendium of Materia Medica" reference Magnolia biondii as an ingredient for relieving symptoms related to nasal congestion and, by extension, respiratory distress, which may include wheezing. The plant is typically included in multi-herb formulas for conditions like allergic rhinitis and sinusitis but is sometimes cited for general chest congestion and breathing difficulties.

However, while its traditional use for symptoms that can overlap with wheezing is well documented, direct scientific evidence for Magnolia biondii specifically treating wheezing or underlying diseases such as asthma is limited. Pharmacological studies have demonstrated that extracts of Magnolia species have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties, but most research has focused on related species such as Magnolia officinalis. Clinical trials specifically examining Magnolia biondii for wheezing are lacking, so current support for this use is best characterized as traditional rather than scientifically validated.

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