Magnolia Bud and Cocklebur Tea

Why people make this tea

Sinusitis often begins as a common cold that keeps coming back without fully resolving, until the inflammation gradually becomes chronic. In traditional Chinese food therapy, magnolia bud (xin yi hua) and cocklebur fruit (cang er zi) are regarded as the primary herbs for nasal complaints. Together with angelica root, peppermint, and spring onion, this tea is traditionally associated with opening the nasal passages, easing mild congestion, and supporting the lungs — particularly for the person who experiences nasal stuffiness that comes and goes, thin runny discharge, a slight foggy head, and fatigue.