Magnolia liliiflora Mu-lan (Magnoliaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Magnolia liliiflora
Mu-lan
Deciduous shrub
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The Magnolia liliiflora plant species is found in E. Asia - C. China. It is a member of the Magnoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mu-lan. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. obovata. non Thunb. M. purpurea. M. quinquepeta. (Buc-Holz.)Dandy. Lassonia quinquepeta.

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Latin Name:  Magnolia liliiflora
Common Name:  Mu-lan
Family:  Magnoliaceae
Author:  Desr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  4

Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: The flowers and unopened flower buds are analgesic, anodyne, carminative, febrifuge, sedative and tonic[147, 218]. The main effect of this herb is to constrict blood vessels in the nasal passages and so it is taken internally in the treatment of sinusitis, allergic rhinitus and colds with a runny nose or catarrh[238]. In excess it can cause dizziness[238]. This herb is incompatible with Astragalus membranaceus[238]. The flowers are harvested in the spring and can be used fresh or dried[238].

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