Magnolia officinalis

Magnolia officinalis
Family:Magnolia officinalis; Antibacterial; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Aphrodisiac; Appetizer; Digestive; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Ophthalmic; Stomachic; Tonic.
Common name:Hou Po
Hou Po has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for at least 2000 years. The aromatic pungent and warming bark is used in the treatment of various disorders of the digestive system. The flowers are an aromatic digestive tonic. A decoction of the flower buds is an esteemed emmenagogue in China their use is therefore contraindicated for pregnant women. The flowers are used in the treatment of abdominal distension shortness of breath etc. They are harvested in the summer and can be used fresh or dried. The stem bark is antiseptic antispasmodic aphrodisiac appetizer diuretic expectorant hypotensive stomachic and tonic. The bark is used internally in the treatment of abdominal distension loss of appetite gastro-enteritis vomiting diarrhoea asthma and coughs with acute phlegm. The bark is harvested in the autumn and dried for later use. It does not store well so stocks should be renewed annually. The plant is digestive and stomachic. Extracts of the plant contain bactericidal compounds and an essential oil they are effective against salmonella.

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