Natural Herbal Remedies to Your Health
Keywords Search
 Love  & Sex  Booster your fertility  Weight Loss Dietary Supplement  All Natural Herbs & Tea  Healing Jewelry  Dr. Chen's Herbal Recipes  Massage Therapies  Resource for Alternative Healing
About Chinese Medicinal Herbs
Chinese Medicinal Herbs are categorized according to their channels
Chinese Medicinal Herbs that are categorized according to their properties

Chinese Medicinal Herbs are listed in alphabetical order:

A   B   C   D   E    F   G   H   I,J,K   L   M    N,O   P   Q,R   S   T    U,V,W,X,Y,Z


Magnolia bark (Houpo)

Pharmaceutical Name : Cortex Magnoliae officinalis

Botanical Name : 1. Magnolia officinalis Rehd. et wils.; 2. Magnolia officinalis Rhed. et Wills. var. biloba Rhed. et Wills.

Common Name : Magnolia bark

Source of Earliest Record : Shennong Bencao Jing

Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: Between April and June, the bark is peeled off and dried in the shade. After a process of boiling, piling, steaming and drying, the herb is ready for use.

Properties & Taste : Bitter, pungent and warm

Meridians: Spleen, stomach, lung and large intestine

Functions:
1. To promote qi circulation;
2. To dry dampness;
3.To descend rebellious qi and relieve asthma;
4. To resolve retention offood

Indications & Combinations:
1. Disharmony of spleen and stomach due to stagnation of dampness and retention of food manifested as epigastric distension and fullness. Magnolia bark (Houpo) is used with Atractylodes rhizome (Cangzhu) and Tangerine peel (Chenpi) in the formula Pingwei San. If dampness blocks the spleen and stomach causing retention of food, abdominal distension and pain and constipation, Magnolia bark (Houpo) is used with Rhubarb (Dahuang) and Immature bitter orange (Zhishi) in the formula Da Chengqi Tang.

2. Cough and asthma. Magnolia bark (Houpo) is used with Apricot seed (Xingren) in the formula Guizhi Jia Houpo Xingzi Tang.

Dosage: 3-10 g

 
| Infertility Therapy | Natural Aphrodisiac | Love Remedy l Herbal Weight Loss | Dr. Chen's Herbal Tea Formulas | TCM |
| Common Herbs | Stories of Herbs | Ultimate Recipes | Xiang Gong Exercise | Qi Chong Exercise| Tai Chi Exercise |
| Acupressure Massage | Foot Massage | Breathing Exercise| Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herbs |
| Chinese Zodiac | I Ching For Divination | Fortune Telling | Feng Shui | Chinese Custom | Magic Charms |
| Crystal Power | Gemstone Power | Healing Jewelry |

The Information on this site has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to prescribe, diagnose, or cure. Please consult your healthcare practitioner with any questions. The statements regarding our products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information on this Web site or in emails is designed for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your pediatrician or family doctor. Informational material and representations have been provided by the manufacturers of the listed products.