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Magnolia bark

Magnolia officinalis, family Magnoliaceae. Part discussed: Bark.

Identity

Common name
Magnolia bark
Botanical name
Magnolia officinalis
Family
Magnoliaceae
Part or material
Bark
Classification
Botanical
Educational category
Rest and Relaxation

About

Magnolia officinalis Rehder & E. Wilson, Magnoliaceae, bark (cortex). M. obovata is also recorded in the literature. Magnolol and honokiol are the characterised constituents.

Forms and distinctions

Different preparations of the same material are described separately, because what is recorded for one form does not carry to another.

Sources are peer-reviewed toxicology and pharmacognosy reviews, not regulatory monographs; none exists for this candidate.

Safety considerations

Dedicated toxicology reviews cover preclinical and clinical endpoints for magnolol and honokiol; specific findings remain in the source pending a closer read.

Part of this record is still being confirmed with its issuing authority. What is published is what the sources carry, and nothing more.

References

The authorities this entry draws on, named so you can weigh them yourself.
  • "Biological activity and toxicity of the Chinese herb Magnolia officinalis Rehder & E. Wilson (Houpo) and its constituents · Toxicology and poison-control authority
  • "Safety and toxicology of magnolol and honokiol · Toxicology and poison-control authority

This entry is educational. It is not medical advice, not a diagnosis, and not a statement about any Pam Oh Herbs Collection or its contents. It carries no dosage and no claim of effect.