29th November 2019 / /
A budding magnolia tree next to the busy 3rd Ring Road in Beijing, bristling with Xin Yi 辛夷 (Magnoliae Flos), a herb very commonly used in cases of sinusitis and rhinitis. The bud scales, the furry coverings encasing the buds, are usually formed in summer, and protect the budding leaves and flowers in the harsh winter months. Chinese medicine is a living medicine, and can be found even in the most bustling metropolis if you know where to look.
