Is it appropriate to pick Magnolia officinalis before cold dew?

Magnolia officinalis is a common Chinese herbal medicine, which has the function of adjuvant treatment of many diseases. Cold dew refers to the solar term in which the weather gets colder and the leaves turn yellow every year around1October 7 10. The arrival of this solar term means the arrival of autumn, and it is also a good time to pick many Chinese herbal medicines.

Therefore, it is more appropriate to pick Magnolia officinalis before cold dew. When Magnolia officinalis is picked before cold dew, the leaves have not withered and the medicinal components have not been completely lost, so the quality is good. However, attention should be paid to protect the ecological environment, avoid damaging plants, and abide by local picking regulations.