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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Health Benefits
Anxiety and Depression
Menopausal Symptoms
Cavities
Heart Disease
Possible Side Effects
Selection, Preparation, and Storage
Common Questions

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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 (%). High-quality brands will report 95% or greater concentration. Although there is no "recommended" dose of magnolia bark per se, manufacturers will recommend anywhere from 150 to 400 mg/day depending on their formulation. As a general rule, it is best never to exceed the manufacturer's recommended dose. Common Questions
What other herbs are said to have benefits similar to magnolia bark? If you are unable to use magnolia bark for whatever reason, you might consider gingko biloba, valerian, and kava ( Piper methysticum ), which also have anxiolytic