Magnolia bark, ginger-processed

Ingredient Profile

Chinese Name厚朴(姜制)
PinyinHou Po (Jiang Zhi)
Latin NameMagnoliae Officinalis Cortex

Modern Research Perspective

Magnolia bark contains honokiol, magnolol, alkaloids, and volatile constituents. Cell and animal studies have explored gastrointestinal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anxiolytic, and respiratory pathways, but findings depend on processing and dose.

Human clinical evidence for ginger-processed material is limited. Sedation, allergy, interactions, pregnancy, dose, and long-term safety require individualized assessment.

Traditional Function

Ginger-processed Magnolia Bark is traditionally bitter, pungent, and warm. It is used to move qi, dry dampness, reduce fullness, and transform phlegm; ginger processing is part of the medicinal identity and may modify its warming and digestive emphasis.