Natural Herbal Remedies For Anxiety – Magnolia Bark

Since the dawn of ancient times, magnolia bark (also known as Houpu magnolia or Magnolia officinalis) has long been recognized for its anti-anxiety and anti-stress properties. The chinese have used this herb effectively to control anxiety and stress by balancing the "chi". It is a natural anxiety cure that is a little miracle and a blessing for modern times.

New research by western Scientists have found that the two biphenol compounds (magnolol and honokiol) found in magnolia bark is the primary anti-stress and cortisol-lowering effects of the plant. These two compounds have been proven to improve the efficient functioning of the the various neurotransmitters and enzymes in the brain as well as calm the nervous system to promote a more relaxed state of the mind and body. Scientific studies show an increased choline acetyltransferase activity, inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, and increased acetylcholine release.

A small dose of standardized honokiol compound found naturally in this plant extract, can help to calm your nerves and relax you without making you feel drowsy. In modern clinical studies, it was found to be five times stronger than pharmaceutical drugs such as diazepam (commonly known as Valium) in reducing anxiety, without the side effects such as sleepiness, amnesia or withdrawal symptoms of physical dependence and central nervous system depression. Honokiol is non-addictive and non-sedating at low doses.

Magnolia bark can help to regulate the body's primary stress hormone and counteract the huge potential damage caused by unusually high cortisol levels that occur when the body is under prolonged stress.

Honokiol has an anti-anxiety effect, while magnolol has an anti-depressant effect. Both work together to help you feel better mentally and emotionally. In Japan, this herbal remedy has long been used in herbal medicine as a treatment for anxiety and depression.

Eudesmol, a triterpene compound, is an essential oil contained in this bark, and makes up slightly less than 1 percent of it. It is a rich antioxidant and has a strong fragrance that has therapeutic effects in calming the nervous system.

Prolonged anxiety and stress is a major factor in disorders and diseases such as chronic fatigue, headaches and migraines, depression, ulcers, rheumatoid arthritis, hypogycemia, asthma, hypertension and heart disease, and speeds up the aging process of cells.

The phytochemicals found naturally in magnolia bark alleviates anxiety, stress, chronic fatigue and depression feelings almost immediately and promotes restful sleep, a feeling of calmness, with a clear and alert mental state of mind.