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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A 2018 study in PLoS One evidenced this effect in mice given daily injections of magnolol for six consecutive days. According to the investigators, magnolol was able to reduce triglyceride levels by directly inhibiting the apolipoprotein A5 (APOA5) gene. 9 ﻿
The APOA5 gene provides the body instructions on how to synthesize triglycerides—the lipid type closely linked to atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and stroke . Further investigation is needed to determine how potent and lasting this effect may be and if the same can be achieved safely in humans. Natural Therapies for Atherosclerosis
Possible Side Effects
Despite centuries of use in TCM, little is known about the long-term safety of magnolia bark. 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.