Magnolia

Magnolia is available in capsule form or as a hydro-glycerol-alcoholic extract for oral administration, but it can also be found in the form of an odorizing oil for aromatherapy and room fragrance. 

In the case of capsules, the active substance content may be 200 mg.

Due to its multiple benefits for the body, magnolia is recommended for the following situations:

• Reducing stress and anxiety: magnolia is often used to reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression. It also has protective effects against many neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease;

• Promote sleep: thanks to their calming effect, magnolia polyphenols can help improve sleep quality and treat insomnia;

• Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties: magnolia can help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the body, which underlie many chronic conditions such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases;

• Oral health support: magnolia extracts are used in some oral care products because of their ability to reduce inflammation and bleeding gums;

• Anticarcinogenic properties: honokiol and magnolol in magnolia may prevent the growth of tumors in the colon, brain, breast, liver, skin.

Read the manufacturer's instructions carefully to know exactly how much to take.

As for Swanson's magnolia extract in capsule form, the recommendation is 1 capsule a day, which corresponds to 200 mg of active substance.

Important! As there are no official recommendations on magnolia dosage, it is preferable to seek medical advice before taking this supplement in order to receive personalized indications depending on the condition being treated. 

Magnolia is contraindicated in the following situations:

• known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients;
• during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• 2 weeks before surgery (may slow blood clotting and cause bleeding)

Important! If you suffer from severe chronic medical conditions, it is not recommended to start taking magnolia extract or any other dietary supplement without prior medical advice.

Also, for children and adolescents under 18 years of age, it is necessary to seek specialist medical advice for specific indications for this age group.

As for the safety of magnolia, some studies have used concentrated extracts of magnolia bark for up to 1 year without observing any adverse effects. 

Some people may experience skin allergies such as contact dermatitis when using cosmetics containing magnolia extract. 

In general, as long as taken as directed, magnolia extract is well tolerated, but the risk of side effects is not excluded. If unpleasant symptoms occur, consult your doctor.

Magnolia has the potential to interact with other drugs such as:

• drugs with a sedative effect, such as benzodiazepines (the combination of the two can cause excessive drowsiness);
• anticoagulant drugs (taking with magnolia can slow blood clotting).

Magnolia is generally safe as long as taken as directed. 

There are no clear overdose data, so it is important to follow the recommended dosage to avoid possible adverse effects due to toxicity. 

• Healthline, Magnolia bark: benefits, use and side effects
• Drugs.com, Magnolia bark extract
• WebMD, Magnolia - Uses, side effects and more
• NIH, National Library of Medicine, Biological activity and toxicity of the Chinese herb Magnolia officinalis Rehder & E. Wilson (Houpo) and its constituents