The efficacy and function of Magnolia grandiflora

The appreciation value of Magnolia grandiflora

Magnolia grandiflora has thick leaves and large, fragrant flowers. It is suitable for solitary planting, clump planting or planting in rows. It can be used as a garden landscape, street tree or garden shade tree.

The greening effect of Magnolia grandiflora

The magnolia tree has a tall and graceful shape, a certain degree of cold resistance, and strong resistance to toxic gases such as sulfur dioxide in factories and mines. It can purify the air and protect the environment.

Medicinal value of Magnolia grandiflora

1. Antihypertensive effect: The flower buds of Magnolia grandiflora have a slow antihypertensive effect with or without anesthesia.

2. Ganglion blocking and muscle relaxant effects: Magnolia alkaloids in the bark of Magnolia grandiflora have curare-like effects and ganglion blocking effects, which can be antagonized by anticholinesterase drugs such as osstigmine.

3. Antibacterial and antifungal effects: Magnolia bark contains magnolol which has anti-ulcer effects.

Other Values ​​of Magnolia grandiflora

The whole body of Magnolia grandiflora is a treasure. Its leaves, flowers and bark all have medicinal value and can also be used to extract essential oils. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that magnolia is pungent and warm in nature, can eliminate phlegm, benefit the lungs, harmonize qi, promote metabolism, and can also open the nasal passages, improve headaches and runny noses, and eliminate fatigue. Before being used as medicine, orchids must be dried and ground into powder. If you use orchids to make tea, it also has certain beauty effects. Many women also like to drink orchid tea to maintain their skin.