Magnolia bark, Hou Po 厚朴 Hou Po (TCM)Hara-Champa (Unani) Magnolia denudatumKerner, Hortus sempervirens, 1812 Magnolia officinalis(Photo by Karlostachys) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Magnolia officinalis, M. officinalis, var. bilobaMagnolia denudata is used synonymously in Unani. Parts used: Bark Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Bitter, pungent Classification: J. Aromatics that Resolve Dampness Uses: 1. Moves Stomach Qi, Opens Obstructions:-epigastric and abdominal distention and fullness-Cold-type Stomach or Abdomional pain-nausea, poor appetite-Food Stagnation 2. Moves the Qi, Clears Damp and Phlegm:-distention, fullness, nausea, poor appetite from Damp obstruction with thick or greasy tongue coat-phlegm obstructing the Chest or Stomach-Damp-type Diarrhea and Dysentery; used for hot or cold types depending on the herbs its used with-Turbid urine from excess Damp-“facilitates the movement of Joints” (Da Ming) 3. Directs Qi Downward, Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough:-Phlegm obstruction causing Coughing and Wheezing-the downward effect on Qi was used for Convulsions traditionally 4. Clears Wind-Cold:-Headache, Chills and Fever caused by Wind-Cold (Shen Nong Ben Cao) 5. Moves the Blood:-“Removes Blood Stasis” (Zhen Quan)-Retention of Lochia-also for Postpartum disorders with Stagnation 6. Kills Worms:-for the Three types of Worms (classical indication) Dose: Decoction: 3–9 grams;Powder: 1–3 grams Preparation: 1. Ginger-fried Magnolia Bark:  It can be stir-fried with Ginger juice, 240mls of…

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