7 Ways Magnolia Bark Can Help You
Used in Chinese traditional medicine, Magnolia is a herb that has been used to treat ailments for centuries. Magnolol is a bioactive compound found in a few species of magnolia, the effects of which is said to have shown antifungal, osteoblast stimulating, osteoclast inhibiting properties in cell culture. Available in powder and extract form, the bark stores active compounds like honokiol and magnolol which are of varied uses: Anti-Inflammatory Properties Popularly used in cosmetic creams, magnolia bark reduces swelling and redness of the skin. In asthmatic patients, magnolia bark anti-inflammatory properties help in reducing inflammation and is also known to do the same in treating swelling caused by arthritis and bowel diseases. Antioxidant It is the honokiol compound that is present in the tree’s bark that acts as an antioxidant. The chemical present in the bark is bway more powerful compared to antioxidants presents in regular vitamin E. Anti-depressant Researcher
