Bark of Officil Magnolia, Officinal Magnolia Bark
Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex
Hou Po

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; pungent; warm

Part(s) used

Bark

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To eliminate damp and relieve distension.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. broad-spectrum antibacterial.2. magnocurarine, one of the active components, can relaxstriated muscles.3. its decoction stimulates the smooth muscles of intestines and bronchii in rabbits in vitro.4. magnocuraine may also lower blood pressure and accelerate heart rate.