Re: Parkinson's Disease - Magnolia Bark

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Hi Ronnie, thanks for reply and info, still trying to figure it out?

Here's what Hou Po is (taken from Materia Medica)

Hou Po (chinese pinyin) - Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis (latin) - Magnolia Bark (common name in english)

Just for fun in chinese they sometimes refer to it as chuan po meaning it was grown in sechuan province.

Category: Fragant Herb that transforms dampness

Enters: Lung, Large intestine, Spleen, Stomach

Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Aromatic

Actions:

1. Dries dampness

2. Promotes Qi circulation

3. Descends qi and relieves cough and wheezing

4. Disperses food stagnation

5. Descends reflux and warms and transforms phlegm

Perhaps the herb you are thinking of for parkinson's tremor is something else? What did you source/read/find it in or hear about it? I have a few parkinson's patients so you have caught my curiosity?

Parkinson's Disease - Magnolia Bark

Thank you Rob for your info. Magnolia - Hou Po are used to regulate lung Qi which is impeded by congested fluids as in Asthma Attacks. Magnolia Bark Officinalis or Magnolia Extract 5% Magnolol 50mg are used for tremors as in Parkinson's disease and to relax stiff muscles. You may also use a combo of herbs = Rhubard Peony [Paeonia] licorice and magnolia bark.

Ronnie............................................