Magnoliae Officinalis
Pinyin Mandarin Name
Hou Po
Common English Name
Magnolia Bark
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Nature
Warm
Taste
Bitter, acrid, aromatic
Meridians Entered
Spleen, Stomach, Lungs, Large Intestine
Common Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat abdominal bloating, flatulence, nausea, diarrhea, and indigestion (TCM: dampness and stagnation); also used in formulas to treat asthma and coughing, and to break up congestion caused by excessive phlegm that accompanies wheezing.
Traditional Usages and Functions
Moves Qi, transforms dampness and resolves stagnation; warms and transforms phlegm and directs rebellious Qi downward.
Common Formulas Used In
Agastache; Apricot Seed and Linumj Bupleurum, Inula, and Cyperus.
Processing Required
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Remarks
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Cautions in Use
Use cautiously during pregnancy. Do not use with Yin- or Qi-deficiency imbalances.
