magnolia bark

English name: Officinal Magnolia Bark Latine name: Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis Properties (characteristics):bitter, acrid warm and aromaticChannels (meridians) entered: large intestine, lung, spleen, stomach Actions & Indications: transform phlegm and rids of dampness and stagnation in spleen and stomach indigestion, flatulence, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation. Medical Function: 1) the decoction in test tubes show that it had strong inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus 2) relaxing skeletal muscle effect 3) improves digestion, inhibits pain and sedative effect 4) anti-coagulation of platelets 5) anti-cancer 6) induces apoptosis in acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) cells. 7) induces apoptosis in B-CLL Modern Research: One of the active chemicals. honokiol, can cause B-cells of lymphocytic leukemia into apoptosis. Honokiol does not ge destroyed by the digestive system readily. It can be effective in decoction. Cautions: Use caution during pregnancy. It antagonizes ze xie and han shui shi. Large dosages and/or long term usage can be toxic to kidneys.