Title: Magnolia Bark: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Headings: The Health Benefits of Magnolia Bark
The Health Benefits of Magnolia Bark
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Possible Side Effects
Selection, Preparation, and Storage
Common Questions

Content: There are no guidelines for the appropriate use of magnolia bark, although manufacturers generally recommend between 200 to 400 milligrams (mg) per day. Some people prefer to take the supplement with food or just before bedtime to minimize its sedating effect. Wildcrafted magnolia bark, commonly used to make teas and decoctions, is trickier to use because there is no way to accurately measure the dose. Imported wildcrafted bark is of special concern given the increased potential for contamination. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), some Chinese herbal products have been found to be tainted with drugs, heavy metals, pesticides, and other undeclared substances. 10 ﻿
One way to ensure safety is to only buy products certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Some manufacturers have also taken to having their products tested by an independent certifying authority like the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), NSF International, and ConsumerLab. Doing so proves that their product contains the listed ingredients in the stated amounts. It is also important to read the label of any magnolia bark product before you buy it. It should not only list the scientific name of the plant ( Magnolia officinalis) but also provide the concentration of honokiol and magnolol by percentage (%).