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
 

Researchers of Nanjing University in China believe that the extracts from Magnolia bark are ideal for treatment of depression because they are known to be capable of countering brain chemicals that cause it in the first place.

Menopause
 

Hot flashes, depression, insomnia, anxiety, vaginal dryness, loss of libido- all signs of menopause can be countered effectively by supplements that contain extracts of magnolia bark. Rather than plain Vitamin D and calcium, magnolia bark can prove to be way more effective.

Prevention of cancer growth
 

At a research in Jeonju University, Korea, it was observed that the extracts of magnolol stopped cancer cells from advancing in any way. It has proven to be an effective preventive measure in various cases of prostate cancer, leukemia, and colon cancer.

Maintaining oral health
 

Bad breath is a cause of embarrassment for many people. If you suffer from the same in general, Magnolia bark may be your knight in shining armour because it is known to kill germs and effectively reduce bad breath.

Lowers Blood Pressure
 

When administered regularly, the honokiol chemical helps in lowering high blood pressure due to its antioxidant and sedative effects.

Regardless of how it is ingested, the magnolia bark is one of the most effective herbs available and that is why it is so widely used in Chinese and Japanese medicine.

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