Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Jasmini Grandiflori Flos |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 素馨花 · Su Xin Hua |
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| Medicinal Part | Flowers |
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| Efficacy Category | Qi-regulating |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried flower or bud (without calyx and ovary) of Jasminum grandiflorum L. (Oleaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter; Neutral |
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| Channels Entered | Liver |
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What Is Su Xin Hua?
Su Xin Hua (Arabian Jasmine Flower) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guangdong, Fujian, Taiwan, Guangxi.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter; Neutral
Channels Entered: Liver
Su Xin Hua: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Jasmini Grandiflori Flos
Botanical Origin
The dried flower or bud (without calyx and ovary) of Jasminum grandiflorum L. (Oleaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guangdong, Fujian, Taiwan, Guangxi.
Quality Requirements
Superior material is dry, fragrant, pale yellow and free of stems.
Macroscopic Features
Buds (Su Xin Zhen) are tubular, 1.5~2.5 cm long; corolla tubes slender, externally pale yellowish-brown; expanded flowers have 5~6 lobes, white to pale yellow, twisted; texture soft and fragile; rich fragrant odor; slightly bitter taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bitter; NeutralLiver
Traditional Functions
Spreads liver and resolves constraint, moves qi and stops pain.
How Su Xin Hua Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Su Xin Hua is classified among the Qi-regulating herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
