Magnolia bark
Magnolia bark explained
Magnolia bark (honokiol/magnolol) is a calming botanical used for stress, sleep, and occasional anxiousness.
Not FDA ApprovedMagnolia bark helps treat
• Stress and anxious feelings
• Sleep onset support
• Menopausal symptoms (adjunct)
additional medications
• L‑theanine
• Passionflower/lavender
• CBT‑I
medication risks
• Additive sedation with other calming agents
• Unknown long‑term safety data
side effects
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• GI upset
FAQs
Q: Drowsy next day?A: Possible—start low at night.
Q: Interactions?
A: Additive sedation with CNS depressants.
Q: Pregnancy/lactation?
A: Insufficient data—avoid unless advised.
Q: FDA approval?
A: No—supplements aren’t FDA‑approved to treat disease.
Q: Form?
A: Often combined with theanine or phosphatidylserine.
