Title: Magnolia Bark: Benefits, Usage, and Side Effects
Headings: Magnolia Bark: Benefits, Usage, and Side Effects
Nutrition
Magnolia Bark: Benefits, Usage, and Side Effects
Potential benefits
May protect against the effects of oxidative stress and inflammation
May have anticancer properties
May relieve stress and anxiety
May improve sleep
May improve symptoms of menopause
How to take magnolia bark
Does magnolia bark have side effects?
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Magnolia Bark: Benefits, Usage, and Side Effects
Written by Cecilia Snyder, MS, RD on April 7, 2020 — Medically reviewed by Katherine Marengo LDN, R.D.
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More than 200 types of magnolia trees exist worldwide. One type — Magnolia officinalis — is commonly called the houpo magnolia, or sometimes simply “magnolia bark.” The houpo magnolia tree is native to China, where it has been used for thousands of years as a supplement in traditional Chinese medicine. Though the use of magnolia bark is common in traditional Chinese medicine, you may wonder what current research says about the tree bark. This article reviews the science-supported benefits and side effects of magnolia bark. Share on Pinterest
Typically, magnolia bark is bark of the houpo magnolia tree that has been stripped away from it branches and stems to make supplements. The leaves and flowers from the tree are sometimes used as well. The bark is particularly rich in two neolignans that are believed to be responsible for its medicinal properties — magnolol and honokiol ( 1
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