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: Common side effects include: Drowsiness
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Because of its effects on the central nervous system, magnolia bark should not be taken with sedatives or sedating medications (including older antihistamines such as Benadryl ). Magnolia bark can slow blood clotting and should be avoided if you take anticoagulants (blood thinners) like Coumadin (warfarin) or Plavix (clopidogrel). Doing so can lead to easy bruising and nosebleeds. You should stop taking magnolia bark two weeks before scheduled surgery to avoid excessive bleeding and complications arising from anesthesia. Due to its estrogen-like effects, magnolia bark should be avoided if you have a hormone-sensitive condition like cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, prostate cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids . Given the paucity of safety research, it is best to avoid magnolia bark in pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children, as well as people with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia . Verywell / Anastasia Tretiak
Selection, Preparation, and Storage
Widely available for purchase online, magnolia bark supplements can be found at many natural-foods shops and stores specializing in dietary supplements. Wildcrafted dried magnolia bark can also be sourced from specialty herbalists and sellers of traditional Chinese medicines. Magnolia bark supplements are the easiest options to use as they offer consistent dosing.