Magnolia Bark (Hou Po): A Powerful Remedy for Digestion and Respiratory Health
Magnolia Bark, known as Hou Po in Traditional Chinese Medicine, plays a crucial role in promoting digestive and respiratory health. Its ability to regulate Qi (vital energy), reduce bloating, and alleviate food stagnation makes it an essential remedy for digestive discomfort. Additionally, Hou Po's warming and drying properties help resolve phlegm and relieve respiratory issues like coughing and wheezing. Rich in bioactive compounds like magnolol and honokiol, it also boasts potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, making it valuable for reducing inflammation and supporting overall well-being. Hou Po's versatility and efficacy cement its importance in holistic healing practices.
Herbal Information for Magnolia Bark in Powder Form
Product Description
Common Names: Magnolia Bark
Botanical Name: Magnolia officinalis bark
Channels/Meridians: Large Intestine, Lung, Spleen, Stomach
Pin Yin Name: Hou Po
Other Names: Magnolia officinalis Cortex
Magnolia Bark Usage:
For Stress Relief: Harness the soothing effects of magnolia bark to combat stress and anxiety, providing a natural source of calm.
To Enhance Sleep Quality: Combat insomnia and restless nights by utilizing magnolia bark's relaxing properties to foster improved sleep.
For Digestive Aid: Alleviate common digestive discomforts such as bloating, gas, and indigestion with the aid of magnolia bark.
For Anti-Inflammatory Effect: Benefit from the anti-inflammatory potential of magnolia bark to mitigate bodily inflammation.
Health Advantages of Magnolia Bark:
Anxiolytic Properties: Employ magnolia bark as a natural anxiolytic to diminish anxiety and cultivate tranquility.
Antioxidant Capacity: Utilize magnolia bark to harness its antioxidant compounds, which safeguard cells against damage.
Anti-Inflammatory Action: Integrate magnolia bark into your regimen for its anti-inflammatory effects, contributing to overall well-being.
Anti-Microbial Effectiveness: Take advantage of the antimicrobial properties of magnolia bark in combating various pathogens.
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: One Pound (1lb)
Form: Fine Powder - 80 - 100 mesh size
Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower
Cautions: Do not use if nursing or pregnant.
Additional Information About Hou Po
- Sulfur Free
- Chlorine Free
- Aluminum Phosphate Free
Product Properties: Bitter, Aromatic, Acrid, Warm
Naturally Occurring Components: Magnolol, tetrahydromagnolol, isomagnolol, honokiol, Randainal, syringaresinol, syringaresinol 4-O-Beta-D-glucopyranoside, 6'-O-methyl-honokiol, magnaldehyde, B, C; magnolignan A, B, C, D, E
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About Plum Flower Quality Herbs
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
Main Characteristics (Attributes) of Herbs
- Harvested at the proper level of maturity and correct time of the season to maximize potency.
- Free from Chlorine
- Manufactured without the use of sulphur
- Preservative Free
- Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results
- Aluminum Phosphate free
- Packaged in an airtight sealed bag
- Pin Yin Names and Botanical Names are listed on the bag
- Certificate of Analysis are available upon request
- Conforms to Standards of Chinese Pharmacopeia
- No dyes, colors, or bleaching of the herbs
- We are a authorized direct distributor of Plum Flower Herbs.
- 500 gram bag size which equal anywhere from 4 to 6 cups of herbs
Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as a supplementary aspect to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, and balance.
References
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27721050/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5365644/
https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/hou-po
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/magnolia-bark#1
